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Navigation and Maritime and River Transport
WHY NAVIGATION
The maritime sector is a key factor for
modern society. This sector plays a key role regarding the social & economic development and it is a potential source of excellent employment & career opportunities for the millions of people currently working in maritime-related activities and companies around the world.
modern society. This sector plays a key role regarding the social & economic development and it is a potential source of excellent employment & career opportunities for the millions of people currently working in maritime-related activities and companies around the world.
The maritime industry includes the provision of goods and services in the maritime sector, shipyards, shipbuilding, ports, infrastructure, logistics and tourism. According to Koncept Analytics statistics, maritime transport is the
dominant branch of the transport sector in terms of size.
dominant branch of the transport sector in terms of size.
The study program Navigation and Maritime and River Transport is addressed to those who want to pursue a career in the maritime and port field or in related sectors.
The program has a duration of 4 years
and it is designed to provide graduates with specific and specialized engineering skills, corresponding to the requirements
of the international maritime economy. Graduates will thus acquire the level of scientific, engineering and managerial knowledge but also the practical skills appropriate to the current and future needs of the shipping industry,
respectively the river, sea and offshore shipbuilding industry.
and it is designed to provide graduates with specific and specialized engineering skills, corresponding to the requirements
of the international maritime economy. Graduates will thus acquire the level of scientific, engineering and managerial knowledge but also the practical skills appropriate to the current and future needs of the shipping industry,
respectively the river, sea and offshore shipbuilding industry.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY
The interdisciplinary curriculum is aligned
with the international standards, STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping), based on the IMO (International Maritime Organization) model course 7.03 and is certified by ANR (RNA) (Romanian Naval Authority) to contribute to providing the technical and managerial skills
for a successful career.
with the international standards, STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping), based on the IMO (International Maritime Organization) model course 7.03 and is certified by ANR (RNA) (Romanian Naval Authority) to contribute to providing the technical and managerial skills
for a successful career.
Terrestrial, astronomical and electronic navigation
Seamanship
Ship’s stability
Marine meteorology
Maritime insurance
Marine environment protection
Inspections and audit onboard ship
Watchkeeping team management
Naval accidents investigation
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BENEFITS
International recognition
The engineering degree and the officer’s
certificate are internationally recognized,
giving you the opportunity to be hired
anywhere around the world.
certificate are internationally recognized,
giving you the opportunity to be hired
anywhere around the world.
Flexibility
Study opportunities abroad
Study opportunities abroad
Many of our students choose to study a
semester at one of the partner faculties,
benefiting from the ERASMUS scholarship
semester at one of the partner faculties,
benefiting from the ERASMUS scholarship
Alternatives
All our graduates can choose between a
career at sea or on shore
career at sea or on shore
Modern technology
The ICT field is gaining more and more
ground and the maritime sector is keeping
up with this trend. You will work on the
most modern navigation simulators
ground and the maritime sector is keeping
up with this trend. You will work on the
most modern navigation simulators
Practice on board
More than 20 crewing companies signed
partnerships with the university, giving
students the chance to do their internship
within multicultural crews. More than 150
students go on a voyage every year
partnerships with the university, giving
students the chance to do their internship
within multicultural crews. More than 150
students go on a voyage every year
Sailing practice
The second academic year will provide the perfect setting for you to learn the sailing skills of manoeuvring sailing boats on the shores of Lake
Siutghiol (Headquarters of the Nautical Base of the university)
Siutghiol (Headquarters of the Nautical Base of the university)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Navigation and Maritime and River Transport study program may hold the positions of Officer, Chief Officer, Captain or various other
positions in the maritime industry, including:
positions in the maritime industry, including:
Port inspector
Technical Superintendent in the Maritime and Oil and Gas Industry
Maritime Agent
Marine superintendent
Flexibility
Operations manager
If during your university studies you carry
out your internship on board the ship, we
offer you the opportunity to study online on
the virtual campus. You will benefit from an
open session and you can reschedule and
take the exams when you return to the
country
out your internship on board the ship, we
offer you the opportunity to study online on
the virtual campus. You will benefit from an
open session and you can reschedule and
take the exams when you return to the
country
Crewing Officer
Fleet operations manager
Testimonials
Mircea Panait
Chief Officer, Allure of the Seas
I graduated from CMU in 2006 and, upon completion of my cadetship period, I got a contract as 3rd
officer on a container ship. Then, I had the chance to work on passenger ships. I started with
Norwegian Cruise Line NCL, where I came to better understand what such a working environment
and inter-departmental relations really mean. After one voyage as 2nd officer with NCL, I managed to
join the Royal Caribbean Team, and I am still with them, after more than 10 years.
officer on a container ship. Then, I had the chance to work on passenger ships. I started with
Norwegian Cruise Line NCL, where I came to better understand what such a working environment
and inter-departmental relations really mean. After one voyage as 2nd officer with NCL, I managed to
join the Royal Caribbean Team, and I am still with them, after more than 10 years.
It hasn’t been easy because Romanians didn’t frequently work on passenger ships. I was the first
Romanian officer to work with NCL and among the first with Royal Caribbean. I learned some
beautiful lessons, some of them easier, some of them more difficult … but, most importantly, I
learned that patience and a good cooperation with your peers and superiors are the key to success!
Slowly but surely I was promoted and now I finally am Chief Officer Safety, which means I get to work
with all departments, I provide training for all 860 crew members and I am responsible with onboard
safety.
Romanian officer to work with NCL and among the first with Royal Caribbean. I learned some
beautiful lessons, some of them easier, some of them more difficult … but, most importantly, I
learned that patience and a good cooperation with your peers and superiors are the key to success!
Slowly but surely I was promoted and now I finally am Chief Officer Safety, which means I get to work
with all departments, I provide training for all 860 crew members and I am responsible with onboard
safety.
During 2014 – 2015 I was 1st officer on Allure of the Seas, which was, at the time, the largest
passenger ship in the world. In 2008 I attended the training of 2300 people who were members of the
Symphony of the Seas crew, which currently is … the largest passenger ship in the world!
passenger ship in the world. In 2008 I attended the training of 2300 people who were members of the
Symphony of the Seas crew, which currently is … the largest passenger ship in the world!
Georgiana Tudorica
Marine Superintendent, UK
After graduating the Faculty of Navigation, I started my cadetship with Maersk Tankers, as 3rd and
2nd officer. I continued to work for Maersk Tankers, as 3rd and 2nd officer, on chemical and oil
tankers until 2018, when I decided to pursue a career onshore. I worked as Vessel Operator, for the
merchant marine, for the chemical tanks of Ace Tankers in Amsterdam and I recently started on a
new path, namely I started working as Assistant Marine Superintendent for K Line LNG UK in London.
2nd officer. I continued to work for Maersk Tankers, as 3rd and 2nd officer, on chemical and oil
tankers until 2018, when I decided to pursue a career onshore. I worked as Vessel Operator, for the
merchant marine, for the chemical tanks of Ace Tankers in Amsterdam and I recently started on a
new path, namely I started working as Assistant Marine Superintendent for K Line LNG UK in London.
Personally, I have always wanted to travel and see the world, and pursuing an officer career turned
out to be the best decision in that respect. Although there have been obstacles along the way, such as
being a woman in a male-dominated field, I managed to break through and fulfil my dream. Although
the financial aspect represents a big plus, it is equally important to find some other attraction points.
In order to succeed in this field one needs passion and I recommend to all current and future
students to also see the positive aspects of sailing and to enjoy every sunrise and every sunset at sea.
out to be the best decision in that respect. Although there have been obstacles along the way, such as
being a woman in a male-dominated field, I managed to break through and fulfil my dream. Although
the financial aspect represents a big plus, it is equally important to find some other attraction points.
In order to succeed in this field one needs passion and I recommend to all current and future
students to also see the positive aspects of sailing and to enjoy every sunrise and every sunset at sea.
Nina Ehimov
Chief Deck Officer
I graduated from CMU in 2012 and, starting with 2014, I work on passenger ships. I started out as 3rd
officer in 2014, 2nd officer in 2015 and 1st officer in 2016. Since January 2019 I am Chief Officer Deck.
The beginning is never easy, but the strength and the experiences accumulate over time. The most
important thing is to have a good foundation. If the foundation is shaky, nothing strong could ever be
built on it, but is it is solid enough, the sky is the limit. My most sincere thanks go to my professors
who, during the four years of studies, have helped me build a solid foundation.
officer in 2014, 2nd officer in 2015 and 1st officer in 2016. Since January 2019 I am Chief Officer Deck.
The beginning is never easy, but the strength and the experiences accumulate over time. The most
important thing is to have a good foundation. If the foundation is shaky, nothing strong could ever be
built on it, but is it is solid enough, the sky is the limit. My most sincere thanks go to my professors
who, during the four years of studies, have helped me build a solid foundation.
Victor Vlaciu
Chief Officer, Maersk Romania
In 2009, when I was a IIIrd year student at the Faculty of Navigation and Naval Transport, I carried out
my onboard training on an oil tank. Upon graduation, starting with 2011, I worked as 3rd officer until
2015, when I had the opportunity to get promoted as oil tanker Chief Officer. Since 2017 I am captain
on an offshore F.C.B. type of vessel, specialised in crew transfer and towage, for a Swiss company
named Offshore Angola.
my onboard training on an oil tank. Upon graduation, starting with 2011, I worked as 3rd officer until
2015, when I had the opportunity to get promoted as oil tanker Chief Officer. Since 2017 I am captain
on an offshore F.C.B. type of vessel, specialised in crew transfer and towage, for a Swiss company
named Offshore Angola.
I am grateful that God guided my steps towards CMU, where I met wonderful colleagues, 100%
dedicated professors who got involved in my academic and professional growth! I highly recommend
the Faculty of Navigation and Naval Transport – Navigation major – not just because it is what is called
a “lucrative job”, but also in order to build a career of a lifetime and benefit from multiple
opportunities.
dedicated professors who got involved in my academic and professional growth! I highly recommend
the Faculty of Navigation and Naval Transport – Navigation major – not just because it is what is called
a “lucrative job”, but also in order to build a career of a lifetime and benefit from multiple
opportunities.
And YES – I succeeded in my professional, social and personal life also because of Constanta Maritime
University. If you have strong will and belief, you can make it! Good luck to all CMU students!
University. If you have strong will and belief, you can make it! Good luck to all CMU students!
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If I could change something from my study years? I would read more books and “bother” my
professors with more questions (I’m sure they wouldn’t mind). When you’re a student things are easy:
you attend the lecture and them sit for the exam, but on the job thing are different: first you get
tested, then you learn!
professors with more questions (I’m sure they wouldn’t mind). When you’re a student things are easy:
you attend the lecture and them sit for the exam, but on the job thing are different: first you get
tested, then you learn!
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