Senior Maritime Instructor – Navigation & Deck Operations

About the role

The institute seeks an experienced maritime professional to deliver academic, practical and simulator‑based navigation training in line with STCW, IMO and NIMASA standards. The role involves teaching cadets and maritime professionals on safe bridge operations and watchkeeping.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical, practical and simulator‑based training covering terrestrial, celestial and electronic navigation, ECDIS, Radar/ARPA, passage planning and COLREGs.
• Develop lesson plans, course notes, simulator exercises and assessments; conduct examinations and competency evaluations.
• Maintain training records, supervise junior instructors and ensure compliance with regulatory audits and accreditation processes.

Required profile

• 5–10 years of sea‑going experience, preferably as Chief Officer or Master Mariner.
• At least 3 years of teaching, training or assessment experience.
• Familiarity with maritime accreditation, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of marine navigation and bridge operations.
• Proficiency with ECDIS, Radar/ARPA and bridge simulator systems.
• Strong instructional, assessment and documentation skills.