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Maritime Transport Program
The Maritime Transport program is a comprehensive four-year curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical training to prepare you for a successful career in maritime operations, logistics, and management. The program is divided into many stages, each designed to provide you with a well-rounded education in the field.
Stage 1: Foundation Years (4 Semesters)
- Introduction to Maritime Studies
- Navigation and Seamanship
- Maritime English and Communication
- Principles of Maritime Law
- Mathematics for Navigation
Stage 2: Maritime Navigation (2 Semesters)
- Celestial Navigation
- Meteorology and Oceanography
- Ship Handling and Maneuvering
- Maritime Safety and Security
- Cargo Handling and Stowage
A joint program with the Arab Academy of Science & Technology & Maritime Transport. The Bachelor of Technology in Marine Navigation and 2nd Mate curriculum comprises 8 semesters: Students must complete a total of 57 credits in CITYU during 3 semesters and perform on-board ship training either on AIDA IV or on board of a Lebanese ship under CITYU supervision, followed by three semesters (6th, 7th and 8th) in Alexandria, Egypt.
Curriculum of the Bachelor of Technology in Marine Transport & Technology, 2nd Mate.
MT General in CITYU | ||
Course# | Course Name | CR |
BS111 | Seamanship Principles | 2 |
BS121 | Ship construction and Marine Engineering | 3 |
BS131 | Introduction to Navigation | 2 |
BS112 | Marine safety | 2 |
BS132 | Terrestrial Navigation Part(1) | 2 |
BS133 | Celestial Navigation | 3 |
BS213 | Watch Keeping and Marine Communication | 3 |
BS222 | Ship Stability | 3 |
BS234 | Terrestrial Navigation Part(2) | 3 |
BS261 | Ship Compasses and Auto Pilot | 3 |
BS292 | Maritime Law | 3 |
Pxxx | Leadership & Sports | 3 |
BS171 | Maritime English I or ENG 201 | 3 |
BS172 | Maritime English II | 3 |
BS273 | Maritime English III | 2 |
BA121N | MATH I | 3 |
BA122N | MATH II | 2 |
BA111N | Physics I | 3 |
BA112N | Physics II | 3 |
MT141 | Computer I or COMP 201 | 3 |
MT143 | Computer II | 2 |
MT243 | Computer III | 1 |
Subtotal | 57 | |
Sea Guided Training
GUIDED SEA TRAINING | ||
Course# | Course Name | CR |
S305 | Guided Sea Training | 16 |
S306 | Guided Sea Training | 16 |
Subtotal | 32 | |
COURSES OFFERED IN AAST | ||
Course# | Course Name | CR |
MT214 | Ship Handling and Emergency Proc. | 2 |
MT251 | Cargo Handling | 2 |
MT235 | Voyage Planning & Weather Routing | 2 |
MT262 | Navigation Aids | 3 |
MT263 | Radar & ARPA | 3 |
MT291 | Maritime Law & IMO Convention | 2 |
MT281 | Meteorology | 2 |
ENG205 | Technical Report Writing | 2 |
MT401 | Project(1) | 3 |
MT436 | Integrated Navigation System | 3 |
MT437 | Navigation Reliability | 2 |
MT443 | Statistics | 2 |
MT444 | Marine Information Systems | 2 |
MT452 | Liquid Cargo | 2 |
MT482 | Physical Oceanography | 2 |
MT40+ | Elective | 2 |
MT402 | Project(2) | 2 |
MT470 | Maritime Transportation & Logistics | 2 |
MT417 | Environmental protection | 2 |
MT416 | Seamanship | 2 |
MT423 | Ship Construction & Stability | 2 |
MT438 | Terrestrial Navigation(3) | 2 |
MT439 | Celestial Navigation(2) | 2 |
MT453 | Cargo handling and stowage | 2 |
MT41+ | Elective | 2 |
Subtotal | 55 | |