Marine Navigation Department - Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies

Overview

Founded in 2004, the Marine Navigation Department is a core academic unit at JAMS. We deliver foundation and upgrading programs that lead to Jordanian Certificates of Competency issued by the Jordan Maritime Commission (JMC). Our curriculum complies with STCW 1978 (as amended) and aligns with IMO Model Courses.

Training blends classroom study with bridge simulators, ECDIS/radar labs, and seamanship practice—preparing officers at all ranks to serve safely on merchant vessels.

Our faculty are master mariners and university academics (MSc/PhD) with extensive sea service and IMO 3.09/3.12 trainer credentials. Teaching is delivered on-campus and in blended formats, supported by modern learning aids and continuous quality review.

Established

2004

Accreditation

Jordan Maritime Commission
JMC

Standards

STCW-compliant

Facilities

Workshop, labs, integrated simulators

Word of Department Head

A message from our Head

Head,Marine Navigation Department

Capt. Yousef Alkhalafat

I am pleased to welcome you to the Marine Navigation Department. Our department offers a comprehensive range of educational programs to prepare you for a career on commercial ships. This includes courses for all levels of certificates of competency, ensuring you receive the necessary training and qualifications to excel in the maritime industry.

Our Vision

To be the first tributary of the Arab maritime industry or within the department’s proposed specializations while maintaining the quality of outputs according to the relevant authorities’ requirements and standards.

Our Mission

Developing the human academic element through continuous development and training, in addition to developing curricula according to the relevant global requirements, using the best educational means, equipped to simulate the practical reality of learners.

General Trends
of the Department

Development of study curricula and courses, engineering simulators, specialized labs, lecturers continuously and in compliance the latest STCW updates and competency certificates besides enhancing the skills of e-learning tools and the Academy’s e- platform.

Our Programs

Choose a pathway that fits your goals.

Basic Studies Program

Students are being prepared in key theoretical scientific subjects as well as in practical and basic safety requirements to enable them to join sea-guided training program.

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Sea Guided Training Program

Students are prepared and developed at this stage in scientific theoretical and practical subjects and public safety requirements in order to be able to join the marine oriented practical training program.

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