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- Mission
Manage the education of seafarers and fishing personnel through the delivery of courses, training certificates, professional development, instruction, and specialization programs based on a high-quality academic model, in accordance with the requirements of the maritime authority, in order to contribute to safety and security in aquatic environments.
- Vision
To be a leading institution at the regional level in the education and training of seafarers and fishing personnel, grounded in strong professional values and principles, committed to the development of the national and international maritime sector.
- Program Objectives
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General and Specific Objectives
To train professionals in the Bachelor’s Degree in Nautical Sciences, with a qualification as Merchant Marine Officers, capable of providing professional technical assistance on board and contributing to maritime transport safety, respect for State sovereignty, and improved access to international and tourism markets. This is achieved through the planning, analysis, management, and evaluation of safe navigation of a merchant vessel, as well as the vessel’s logistical operations to and from port, ensuring the efficient operation of main and auxiliary onboard systems and the coordination of cargo handling processes in port. The objective is to contribute to the safety of human life at sea, the protection of property, the preservation of the marine environment, and the development of the national maritime sector within a framework of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
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Profiles and outcomes
The professional we train and the competencies you will develop
- Professional Profile
Development of critical thinking skills to handle complex situations and find solutions to routine and emergency problems. Respect for and commitment to the conservation of the marine environment. Compliance with national and international regulations for safe navigation. Application of standards for the safety of human life at sea, the vessel, and the environment. Development of discipline and professional ethics, demonstrating proactivity and applying principles of leadership and teamwork within institutional values for personal and professional growth and the achievement of institutional objectives. Ability to solve problems in the maritime transport and port logistics sector through the formation of multidisciplinary teams, with precision and promptness.
- Graduate Profile
The Merchant Marine Officer program fosters values and principles focused on leadership, teamwork, esprit de corps, discipline, and responsibility, while respecting interculturality and gender equity, as well as the exercise of citizens’ rights within a universal mindset that contributes to the advancement of human rights. The Merchant Marine Officer, through their professional practice, will strengthen these principles and values by being closely linked to the transport of goods and passengers under a global regulatory framework, complying with international legislation, ensuring the safety of human life at sea, and protecting the marine environment. In doing so, they contribute to national development based on the principle of solidarity, respecting cultural roots and traditions, and applying critical and creative judgment to maintain high standards in the execution of the country’s maritime activities.
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Program cost:
Article 356 of the Constitution of the Republic establishes, among other principles, that third-level public higher education shall be tuition-free, and that this gratuity is linked to the academic responsibility of students.
- Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Passing the Admission Exam (Ser Bachiller / ESPE Exam)
- National ID Card or Passport
- Updated Medical Certificate