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Associate Degree in Maritime Transportation (Deck)
English & Turkish2-year associateSTCW-aligned
A two-year associate program that trains watchkeeping-officer candidates for the maritime sector. Delivered to STCW standards, it covers navigation, watchkeeping, ship operations, maritime law and cargo & port operations, backed by practical training and a mandatory sea internship after graduation. Instruction is in both English and Turkish; international students can take the one-year Turkish preparatory year.
Program highlights
- STCW-aligned training for watchkeeping-officer candidates
- Navigation, watchkeeping, ship operations and cargo & port work
- Applied training plus a mandatory post-graduation sea internship
- Taught in both English and Turkish, with an optional one-year Turkish preparatory year
What you’ll study
Navigation & seamanshipWatchkeepingShip operationsCargo operationsPort operationsMaritime lawMeteorologySafety & STCW
Where it leads
Watchkeeping Officer (cadet)Port operationsShip agenciesCargo handlingMaritime logisticsCoastal shipping
Language
English & Turkish
Duration
2 years
Credits
120 ECTS
Standard
STCW
Scholarships available
Merit and international-student scholarships are available for associate-degree applicants. See what you qualify for.