View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2025/2026)
Programme NameCertificate in Basic Maritime Safety [from 2025 - Maersk and UG Partnership] (16007S)
DepartmentDepartment of Education and Training
FacultyInstitute of Marine and Riverine Ecologies and Economies
Admission CriteriaA minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (at least Grade III) or GCSE 'O' level (at least Grade C). These subjects must include, English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Mature applicant (21 years and over) who has evidence of adequate exposure to the maritime sector together with a 'Pass' at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above in keeping with the approved 'Framework for Equivalent Entry Level Qualifications for Entry into the University of Guyana' AP&PC 18/2021-2022 (R).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MOP1001 An Overview of the Maritime Sector of Guyana in a Regional and International Context Not Specified 1
MSA1003 Environmental Awareness​ Not Specified 0.03
MSA1004 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) (STCW A-VI/1-4)​ Not Specified 0.11
MSA1005 Offshore Induction Training Not Specified 0.4
MSA1006 Hazard Identification and Awareness​ Not Specified 0.03
MSA1007 Electrical Safety Not Specified 0.06
MSA1008 Fire Awareness Not Specified 0.03
MSA1009 Working at Height Awareness​ Not Specified 0.03
MSA1010 Dropped Objects Awareness​ Not Specified 0.05
MSA1011 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness​ Not Specified 0.03
MSA1012 Slips, Trips and Falls​ Not Specified 0.03
MSA1013 Abrasive Wheels​ Not Specified 0.05
MSA1014 Noise Awareness​ Not Specified 0.03
MSA1015 Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness​ Not Specified 0.03
MSA1016 CO2 Awareness Not Specified 0.07
MSA1017 First Aid Basics​ Not Specified 0.03
MSA1018 Permit to Work Not Specified 0.27
MSA2002 Introduction to Elements of Shipboard Safety for Seafarers Not Specified 0.13
MSA2003 Introduction to Vessel Safety Management Committee Not Specified 0.03
MSA2004 Confined Space Awareness Not Specified 0.11
MSA2005 H2S Awareness Not Specified 0.07
MSA2006 OPITO Authorised Gas Tester Not Specified 0.27
MSA2007 Task Risk Assessment (TRA) Not Specified 0.09
MSA2008 Manual Handling Awareness Not Specified 0.03
MSA2009 Lifting Operations Awareness Not Specified 0.03
MSA2010 Hand and Power Tool Safety Awareness Not Specified 0.03
MSA2011 Ergonomics Not Specified 0.27

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711