Last Updated: 11 Oct 2025
Nautical Studies
A double award programme that awards you both a diploma and the internationally recognised professional Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 3 (Deck) Qualification. You would be a certified navigation officer for ships engaged on international voyages.
Course code: DNS
Singapore Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE
Course duration: 3 years
- Applicants must ensure that they have good eyesight (i.e. visual acuity unaided of 6/60 in both eyes and with visual aids of 6/6 in the better eye and at least 6/9 in the other eye).
- Applicants must also pass the colour vision test as per The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Any offer of admission will be conditional upon applicants showing proof of having passed the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Sight Test which is conducted at the Singapore Polytechnic Optometry Centre or by General Practitioners.
- Applicants who successfully complete the colour vision test as specified in the STCW Convention indicated above, but do not meet the visual acuity requirements, may apply for conditional admission. To do so, they must sign a Letter of Undertaking, agreeing to abide by the conditions outlined in that document.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview conducted by the Singapore Maritime Academy. International students are required to find a Singapore shipping company of their choice that is prepared to offer them an internship for phase 2 of this course.
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Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
How to register
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) allows O-Level certificate holders to apply for admission to junior colleges (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.