OpenFieldThe Maritime College
The Maritime College in Halifax is an accredited maritime vocational and nautical training institution offering Transport Canada-certified marine engineering, navigation, sea safety, and commercial offshore vessel crew credentials.
Academic overview & excellence
Instruction integrates full-mission bridge simulators, operational marine engine propulsion labs, and hands-on sea survival fire training. Programs strictly adhere to International Maritime Organization (IMO) STCW standards and prepare deck and engine officers for Canadian and global fleet deployments.
Research admissions & criteria
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Marine Medical Certificate approved by Transport Canada, and have completed Grade 12 mathematics and physics. Industry-sponsored cadetships frequently provide full or partial tuition coverage.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Transport Canada Marine Engineering Cadetship Sponsorship
Full institutional and industry sponsorship covering four-year marine engineering technologist cadet training and offshore sea time.
Navigation Officer of the Watch (STCW II/1) Program
Three-year professional nautical science diploma preparing candidates for commercial deck officer examinations and international vessel operations.
Advanced Marine Propulsion & Sustainable Fuel Systems Certificate
Specialized 12-week certificate on dual-fuel LNG engines, marine battery electrification, and vessel carbon emissions reduction.
Atlantic Commercial Seafarer Diversity Fellowship
Scholarship promoting underrepresented groups, women in maritime, and Indigenous students in commercial marine careers.
Offshore Marine Operations Simulation Practicum
Supervised coastal and open-ocean watchkeeping internship fulfilling Transport Canada sea-time requirements.
Bridge Resource Management (BRM) & ECDIS Masterclass
Intensive 40-hour simulation masterclass in Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems and bridge team decision-making.
Diploma in Marine Safety & Emergency Operations
Specialized vocational diploma covering search and rescue protocols, marine oil spill containment, and survival craft proficiency.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Capt. Donald MacInnis
Head of Nautical Studies & Master Mariner · Department of Marine Navigation
Capt. Donald MacInnis is Head of Nautical Studies & Master Mariner in the Department of Marine Navigation at The Maritime College, conducting advanced research in Bridge Resource Management, Arctic Ice Navigation, Electronic Chart Systems.
Chief Eng. Robert Tremblay
Director of Marine Engineering Laboratories · Department of Marine Propulsion & Engineering
Chief Eng. Robert Tremblay is Director of Marine Engineering Laboratories in the Department of Marine Propulsion & Engineering at The Maritime College, conducting advanced research in Marine Diesel Diagnostics, Alternative Fuel Combustion, Vessel Auxiliary Systems.
Commander Sarah Jenkins
Senior Lecturer in Maritime Safety & Regulatory Compliance · Center for Maritime Safety & Environmental Response
Commander Sarah Jenkins is Senior Lecturer in Maritime Safety & Regulatory Compliance in the Center for Maritime Safety & Environmental Response at The Maritime College, conducting advanced research in STCW Emergency Management, Marine Pollution Prevention, Offshore Survival Systems.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with The Maritime College.