The Silver Nautical Sciences & Yacht Navigation Diploma is an applied two-year maritime track developed under the Echo Operating System (EOS) for direct entry into luxury yacht operations, coastal marine transport, and marina fleet services. It spans 2 academic years (4 training semesters) comprising 20 accredited theoretical, seamanship, and practical navigation modules.

Core Competencies & Training Delivery:

1. Coastal Navigation & Watchkeeping: Basic chart work, dead reckoning, compass error calculation, passage planning, and bridge watchkeeping routines.
2. Yacht Seamanship & Mooring Operations: Rope work, splicing, anchoring techniques, tender boat driving, vessel maintenance, and marina docking procedures.
3. Maritime Safety & Emergency Response: STCW basic safety training (PSSR, PST, EFA, FPFF), life-saving appliances operation, and distress signal communication.
4. Practical Simulator & Marina Training: Applied drills on marine simulation consoles followed by dockside line handling and tender operations inside operational marinas.

Accreditation:

Certified by the American Institute for Professional Education (AIPE) in alignment with IMO and STCW fundamental maritime standards.