OOW Unlimited (HNC/Exam Route)

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Upcoming dates 3
From £9,442.50
WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

This route to unlimited Officer of the Watch combines an HNC-level (Higher National Certificate) distance-learning programme with practical assessments and external examinations. It is designed for maritime professionals seeking the UK Officer of the Watch certificate through a flexible, exam-based pathway rather than a full residential course.

Prerequisites

  • STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
  • Some maritime or naval background preferred
  • UK residency or ability to sit UK-based examinations
  • Eyesight and medical fitness requirements

What You'll Learn

  • Advanced navigation and passage planning
  • Bridge management and leadership
  • Maritime law and international regulations
  • Ship stability, trim and stress
  • Emergency procedures and safety management
COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration
Flexible (typically 6-12 months)
Typical Cost
£9,442.50
Issuing Body
UK MCA
Certificate
Officer of the Watch Unlimited
UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date School Location Price
1 Sep 2026 – 4 Jun 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £9,442.50 Book →
11 Jan 2027 – 15 Oct 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £9,442.50 Book →
12 Apr 2027 – 17 Dec 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £9,442.50 Book →
WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Warsash Maritime School — Solent University
Warsash, United Kingdom
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