NAMFI Courses Offered

Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute (Namfi) Courses

ENGINEERING COURSES

The following subjects are covered at different levels:

Mathematics
Stability
Maritime English
Basic Engineering Science
Welding
Maritime Law
Electricity
Manual Training
Operation and Maintenance
Engineering Drawings
Thermodynamics
Mechanical Science
Industrial Chemistry

Engineering Workshop training is also required for training in the following types of work:

Hand and power tools
Machine tools
Fabrication, welding, joining and cutting

NAVIGATION COURSES

The following subjects are covered at different levels:

Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation
Ship Stability & Naval Architecture
Electronic Navigation Systems
Collision Regulations and Ship Master’s Business
Meteorology and Oceanography
Maritime Law
Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)/Communications
Seamanship
Engine Theory
Mathematics
Maritime English
Fishing Technology

Below is the typical structure followed in order to become a Deck Officer on a Fishing Vessel:

Mandatory Safety Courses: Basic Safety and Familiarisation
Sea-time
Pre-seaman course: Basic Seamanship, General Ship Knowledge, etc.
Sea-time
Qualified Deck Rating Course
Sea-time (Structured training program onboard – record book)
Deck Officer Class 6 Course
Sea-time as a Deck Officer onboard fishing vessels according to Namibian Manning Regulations
Deck Officer Class 5 Course

Persons wishing to become Deck Officers onboard vessels other than Fishing Vessels can follow a structured training program leading to a qualification as holder of certificate of competence at Operational Level (Class 4/3) and Management Level (Deck Officer Class 2/1).

SAFETY COURSES

The following courses are offered in the Safety Department

Basic safety and familiarization
Advanced Safety Courses
Refresher Courses
Tailor-made Courses

Basic safety and familiarization (consisting of the following modules):

Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW 95 )
Personal Survival techniques(STCW 95 )
Elementary First Aid(STCW 95 )
Fire fighting and Fire Prevention(STCW 95 )
Advance Safety Courses (consisting of the following modules):
Proficiency in Survival Craft Course
Advance First Aid (First Aid at Sea)
Advanced Training in Fire Fighting
Medical Care Course