OpenFieldHNLMS Van Kinsbergen Sea-Term Navigation and Seamanship Practicum
Ten-week offshore maritime practicum aboard the naval training ship HNLMS Van Kinsbergen in the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean, conducting bridge watchkeeping and celestial navigation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled as an active midshipman at KIM in good academic and disciplinary standing
- English language proficiency
- Dutch and English naval communications proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Naval medical fitness certificate and STCW seamanship qualifications
- Recommendation letters
- Commanding Officer sign-off
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully paid sea duty allowance, meals, ocean accommodation, and medical cover provided aboard ship
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in cadet curriculum
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Royal Naval College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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