The study programme provides first cycle professional higher education in accordance with the regulations on the national standard for professional higher education. In addition, the study programme shall provide for the acquisition of a sixth level vocational qualification in ship's electrical engineering corresponding to level 6 of the framework and in accordance with Directive 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2022 on the minimum level of training of seafarers and the set of tasks, duties and responsibilities grouped in the Code of the International Convention on the Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (as amended) (STCW Convention) necessary for the operation of ships, safety at sea and the protection of the environment.
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Department
Latvian Maritime Academy
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Programme type and level
Professional Bachelor (First Cycle) Studies
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Study field
Mechanics and Metal Processing, Heat Power Engineering, Heat Technology, and Mechanical Engineering
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Language
English
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Study form
Full-time studies
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Venue
Riga
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Awarded degree and qualification
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Required previous education
Secondary education
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Price per year
€ 3 570 - EU countries
€ 6 180 - Non EU countries |
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Credit point/ECTS amount
278/417
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Duration of studies
Full-time studies - 4.3 years
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Intake
Autumn
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To prepare high quality internationally accepted management level specialists in the maritime sector capable of managing and operating engineering systems, electrical, electronic, control, communication and computer systems on board ships without limitations. As regards main propulsion equipment, and capable of carrying out maintenance and repairs with due regard for the safety of the ship and of persons and the protection of the environment.
Study programme objectives:
To provide knowledge of the theoretical basis and operating principles of engineering, electrical and electronic control systems, communication and computer systems on board ships. Through various courses: electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, communication technology, systems engineering and maritime technology.
To teach how to solve engineering, electrical and electronic control systems, communication and computer systems management, maintenance and repair tasks on board ship, based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
To teach how to deal with situations related to safety management, emergency prevention and response, and environmental policy and practice, providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills.
To teach leadership and management tasks including conflict resolution, teamwork, project management and other elements of management in order to contribute to the development of students' management skills.
Provide knowledge of relevant international maritime norms and standards, including IMO standards, to ensure students' understanding of international regulations and requirements.
To provide an understanding of the operation, maintenance and repair of ships' main propulsion machinery, providing students with knowledge and skills in this area.
To strengthen students' foreign language skills to facilitate effective communication in an international maritime environment.
An electrical engineer may work on board Latvian, European Union or foreign vessels in international shipping. May immediately work as an electrical engineer (STCW A-III/6) on seagoing vessels (including oil tankers, liquefied gas tankers, passenger ships, container ships, bulk carriers, reefer vessels, etc.), as well as on inland waterway vessels, coastal vessels, fishing vessels and other vessels without limitation as to main propulsion power. In addition, depending on experience, it is possible to work in maritime, ship electrical repair, logistics and other sectors requiring technical supervision, as well as onshore as an automation systems engineer, electrical engineer. In the maritime sector, it is also possible to work as an operative, coming on board a ship to repair it quickly. There is also the possibility of finding a job in the wind power industry. A bachelor's degree allows you to work in the research field.
Continue studies in a master's study programme by fulfilling the relevant admission requirements.
Compliance with the requirements of the Health Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers No 273 of 3 June 2014 "Regulations on the Medical Fitness of Seafarers for Work on Board".