Extended Operational and Trade Vocabulary

Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies glossary

The simulator-training vocabulary: the STCW competency courses (Advanced Fire Fighting VI/3, IGF Code training V/3, gas and oil tanker training), full-mission bridge and engine-room simulators, and the academies that deliver them. Grounds each term in the STCW regulation or the simulator-based training requirement it belongs to.

220 defined terms.

A

Aalesund Campus NTNU: Maritime faculty of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, hosting bridge, engine, and DP simulators in Aalesund, Norway.
Aboa Mare: Maritime academy and simulator training center in Turku, Finland, operating full mission bridge and engine room simulators for Nordic deck and engine officers.
Advanced Chemical Tanker Training: STCW Regulation V/1-1 course addressing IBC Code cargoes, compatibility, and parcel-tanker operations.
Advanced Fire Fighting: AFF, STCW Regulation VI/3 course required for officers and personnel designated to control firefighting operations.
Advanced IGF Code Training: STCW Regulation V/3 course for officers serving on ships using gases or low-flashpoint fuels, covering bunkering, gas-management, and emergency response.
Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Training: STCW Regulation V/1-2 course for masters, officers, and ratings with specific responsibilities on LNG and LPG carriers.
Advanced Oil Tanker Training: STCW Regulation V/1-1 course covering crude and product tanker cargo operations, inert gas systems, and tank cleaning.
Advanced Polar Code Training: STCW Regulation V/4 course required for masters and chief mates on ships operating in polar waters under the Polar Code.
AMC Search: Commercial training arm of the Australian Maritime College, delivering short STCW and simulator courses in Launceston, Tasmania.
AMET University: Academy of Maritime Education and Training in Chennai, India, a DGS-approved institution offering pre-sea and post-sea programs.
Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy: DGS-approved pre-sea training institute in Karjat, Maharashtra, operated by the Anglo-Eastern ship management group.
ARPA Simulator: Computer-based trainer for Automatic Radar Plotting Aid functions used in IMO Model Course 1.08 and STCW Regulation II/1 assessments.
Australian Maritime College: Specialist maritime university campus at Launceston, part of UTAS.
Autonomous Vessel Simulator: Specialized simulator configuration used to train remote operators and shore control center personnel for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships.

B

Bangladesh Marine Academy: National maritime academy at Juldia, Chittagong, providing pre-sea cadet training under the Ministry of Shipping.
Basic IGF Code Training: STCW Regulation V/3 entry-level course covering safety familiarization on ships fueled by gases or other low-flashpoint fuels.
Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Training: STCW Regulation V/1-2 course providing familiarization for personnel newly assigned to gas carriers.
Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Training: STCW Regulation V/1-1 course providing common familiarization for oil and chemical tanker crews.
Basic Polar Code Training: STCW Regulation V/4 course for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in polar waters.
Basic Safety Training: BST, the combined STCW Regulation VI/1 package of PST, FPFF, EFA, and PSSR.
Belgian Royal Academy of the Merchant Marine: Hogere Zeevaartschool in Antwerp, Belgium, offering nautical and marine engineering degrees.
Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development: Indian maritime training provider offering DGS-approved short courses in Navi Mumbai.
Bremen University of Applied Sciences: German Hochschule Bremen with a nautical sciences faculty operating ship-handling simulators.
Bridge resource management: BRM, team-based bridge watchkeeping discipline.
Bridge team management: Operational discipline incorporating the pilot as a temporary team member with defined roles.
BST Refresher: STCW Section A-VI/1 refresher training required every five years to revalidate PST, FPFF, EFA, and PSCRB competencies.
Bulk Carrier Cargo Handling Simulator: Simulator modeling loading, deballasting, and stress monitoring on a bulk carrier in accordance with the BLU Code.

C

California State University Maritime Academy: Federally recognized maritime academy in Vallejo, California, operating the training ship Golden Bear.
Cargo Handling Simulator: Computer-based system that emulates the loading, discharging, and inert-gas operations of tankers, gas carriers, and bulk carriers.
Centre for Maritime Studies: Singapore-based academic unit at the National University of Singapore researching shipping economics and policy.
Chalmers University of Technology: Swedish university in Gothenburg with a Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences operating bridge and engine simulators in Lindholmen.
Chennai Port Trust Maritime Academy: DGS-approved training center in Chennai delivering pre-sea and modular courses.
Chief Engineer and Second Engineer Course: STCW Regulation III/2 management-level course preparing officers for certification as chief engineer or second engineer.
Chief Mate and Master Course: STCW Regulation II/2 management-level course for officers progressing to chief mate and master on ships of 500 GT or more.
City of Glasgow College: Scottish further-education institution hosting the Riverside Campus and one of the United Kingdom's principal nautical training centers.
Class A Full Mission Bridge Simulator: DNV simulator classification denoting a 360-degree view, multi-own-ship capability, and full instrumentation fidelity.
Class B Multi-Task Bridge Simulator: DNV simulator classification for a limited field-of-view bridge with realistic instrumentation suited to part-task training.
Class C Part-Task Bridge Simulator: DNV simulator classification for a desktop or single-console trainer used for specific skills such as radar or ECDIS.
Coimbatore Marine College: DGS-approved Indian institute delivering ratings and officer courses in Tamil Nadu.
Constanta Maritime University: Romanian public university in Constanta offering navigation and marine engineering degree programs.
Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training: STCW Regulation V/2 course for senior officers on passenger ships, focusing on emergency leadership and passenger psychology.
Crowd Management training: STCW V/2 paragraph 4 training for passenger ship crew assisting passengers in emergencies.

D

Dalian Maritime University: Major Chinese maritime university in Liaoning Province, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport.
Deck Officer Pre-Sea Training: Pre-employment program meeting STCW Regulation II/1 academic and practical requirements for officer-in-charge certification.
Designated Person Ashore Course: ISM Code-aligned training for shoreside personnel acting as DPA between company and ships.
DGS Approved MTI: Maritime training institute approved by India's Directorate General of Shipping to deliver pre-sea and post-sea STCW courses.
Diploma in Nautical Science: Indian DGS pre-sea program leading to the first-year B.Sc. (Nautical Science) and cadetship at sea.
DNV Maritime Simulator Centre Certification: Standard for Certification 2.14 by DNV that grades maritime simulators as Class A, B, C, or S.
Dynamic Positioning Induction Course: Nautical Institute-accredited entry course providing theoretical knowledge of DP systems and station-keeping.
Dynamic Positioning Simulator Course: Nautical Institute-accredited simulator course in which trainees operate a DP class 2 or 3 console under instructor scenarios.

E

ECDIS Generic Course: IMO Model Course 1.27 instruction in the operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems.
ECDIS Type-Specific Training: Manufacturer-defined training on a particular ECDIS make and model, required by STCW Regulation I/14 for serving officers.
EFA Elementary First Aid: STCW Regulation VI/1 element delivering Section A-VI/1-3 competencies in immediate first-aid response.
Engine Resource Management: STCW Regulation III/1 and III/2 course addressing teamwork, situational awareness, and leadership in the engine room.
Engine Room Simulator: Full mission or part-task simulator emulating a ship's machinery space for STCW Regulation III/1, III/2, and III/3 training.
ERS Class A: DNV classification for a full mission engine room simulator with high-fidelity machinery models and multiple operating stations.
ERS Class S: DNV classification for special-purpose engine simulators such as cargo or refrigeration plant trainers.
European Maritime Safety Agency Training: EMSA-delivered short courses for flag and port state officials in Lisbon, Portugal.

F

Fast Rescue Boat Course: STCW Regulation VI/2 course for proficiency in the launch, recovery, and handling of fast rescue boats.
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency: German BSH conducting examinations and approvals for navigation systems used by trainees.
Fleetwood Nautical Campus: Department of Blackpool and the Fylde College in Lancashire, England, providing deck, engineering, and electrotechnical training.
FORCE Technology: Danish research and consulting institute operating the SimFlex Navigator series of full mission bridge simulators in Lyngby.
FPFF Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting: STCW Regulation VI/1 element teaching the structure, prevention, and combating of fires on board ships.
Full Mission Bridge Simulator: Bridge trainer providing a 360-degree visual scene, full instrumentation, and multi-own-ship interaction in real time.

G

General Operator's Certificate: GMDSS operator certification covered by STCW Regulation IV/2 and IMO Model Course 1.25.
Genoa Polytechnic School Maritime Engineering: Polytechnic faculty of the University of Genoa, Italy, with a long tradition of naval architecture education.
GMDSS Simulator: Computer-based trainer reproducing the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System equipment for GOC and ROC training.
Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies: DGS-approved Indian MTI in Lonavla, Maharashtra, operated by The Great Eastern Shipping Company.
Great Lakes Maritime Academy: US maritime academy at Northwestern Michigan College training officers for the Great Lakes and oceans.

H

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training: HUET course providing practical egress training from a submerged helicopter mockup, common for offshore workers.
High-Voltage Switchboard Operation Course: STCW Regulation III/2 course covering safe operation of marine high-voltage installations.
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training: DGS-approved institute in Chennai offering pre-sea ratings and modular STCW courses.
Hochschule Wismar: German university of applied sciences with a Department of Maritime Studies in Warnemunde, Rostock.
Hogeschool van Amsterdam: Dutch university of applied sciences offering nautical engineering programs aligned with STCW.

I

IGC Code Advanced Training: Advanced gas-carrier training under the IGC Code for senior officers with specific cargo responsibilities.
IGC Code Basic Training: Basic familiarization in carriage of liquefied gases under the IGC Code, harmonized with STCW Regulation V/1-2.
IGF Code Advanced Training: STCW Regulation V/3 advanced training for officers with direct responsibility for IGF fuel operations.
IGF Code Basic Training: STCW Regulation V/3 entry-level training for crews on ships using low-flashpoint fuels.
IMarEST: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, London, founded 1889.
IMLI: IMO International Maritime Law Institute in Malta, founded 1988.
IMO Model Course 1.07: Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting, and Use of ARPA course at the operational level.
IMO Model Course 1.08: Radar Navigation at the Management Level course for chief mates and masters.
IMO Model Course 1.13: Elementary First Aid course supporting STCW Section A-VI/1.
IMO Model Course 1.14: Medical First Aid course supporting STCW Section A-VI/4-1.
IMO Model Course 1.15: Medical Care course supporting STCW Section A-VI/4-2 for officers in charge of medical care on board.
IMO Model Course 1.19: Personal Survival Techniques course aligned with STCW Section A-VI/1-1.
IMO Model Course 1.20: Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course aligned with STCW Section A-VI/1-2.
IMO Model Course 1.21: Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities course aligned with STCW Section A-VI/1-4.
IMO Model Course 1.22: Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork course covering integrated bridge operations.
IMO Model Course 1.23: Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats course.
IMO Model Course 1.25: General Operator's Certificate for the GMDSS.
IMO Model Course 1.26: Restricted Operator's Certificate for the GMDSS.
IMO Model Course 1.27: Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems.
IMO Model Course 1.36: Tanker Officer Training course covering tanker familiarization.
IMO Model Course 1.39: Leadership and Teamwork course at the operational level.
IMO Model Course 1.40: Leadership and Managerial Skills course at the management level.
IMO Model Course 2.03: Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations.
IMO Model Course 2.04: Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations.
IMO Model Course 2.06: Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations.
IMO Model Course 2.07: Engine Room Resource Management.
IMO Model Course 3.12: Examination and Certification of Seafarers course for administrators.
IMO Model Course 7.01: Master and Chief Mate program for ships of 500 GT or more.
IMO Model Course 7.02: Chief Engineer and Second Engineer program for ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW or more.
IMO Model Course 7.03: Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch program at the operational level.
IMO Model Course 7.04: Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch program at the operational level.
Indian Maritime University: IMU, central university in India delivering DGS approved MET.
Indian Navigators Institute: DGS-approved Indian MTI providing officer-level competency courses.
Institute of Marine Engineers India: Professional body in India for marine engineers, conducting class IV and class II examinations under DGS authority.

J

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University: Private maritime university in Iloilo, Philippines, with deck, engine, and ratings programs.
JRC Japan Radio Company: Japanese manufacturer producing marine radar, ECDIS, and GMDSS equipment used in many simulator labs.

K

K-Sim Cargo: Kongsberg simulator suite for cargo handling on tankers, gas carriers, and bulk carriers.
K-Sim Engine: Kongsberg engine room simulator supporting MAN, Wartsila, and electric propulsion models.
K-Sim Navigation: Kongsberg full mission bridge simulator and successor product line to the Polaris Bridge Simulator.
K-Sim Offshore: Kongsberg simulator family for dynamic positioning, anchor handling, and offshore crane operations.
K-Sim Polaris: Legacy Kongsberg bridge simulator product line still installed at several maritime academies worldwide.
Kobe University Graduate School of Maritime Sciences: Japanese national university faculty offering deck and engine officer programs.
Kongsberg Digital Simulation: Norwegian provider of the K-Sim simulator family used by maritime academies across more than 60 countries.

L

Latvian Maritime Academy: Maritime education institution in Riga delivering navigation and marine engineering degrees.
Leadership and Managerial Skills Course: STCW Regulation II/2 and III/2 course at the management level aligned with IMO Model Course 1.40.
Leadership and Teamwork Course: STCW Regulation II/1 and III/1 operational-level course aligned with IMO Model Course 1.39.
Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator: Simulator dedicated to cargo and ballast operations on oil, chemical, or gas carriers with line, pump, and valve modeling.
Liverpool John Moores University: English university hosting the LJMU Maritime Centre with bridge and engine simulators in Liverpool.
Lockheed Martin: U.S. defense contractor that has supplied bridge, navigation, and combat-system simulators to the U.S. Navy and allied services.
Lonavla Maritime Academy: Term used informally for the Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies in Lonavla, Maharashtra.

M

MAAP: Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines, established with industry support to supply officers worldwide.
Maine Maritime Academy: US state maritime academy at Castine.
MARIN: Maritime Research Institute Netherlands hydrodynamic facility.
MARIN Bridge Simulator: Six-degree-of-freedom bridge simulator at Wageningen used for harbor design, pilot training, and behavioral research.
Marine Engineering Research Institute Kolkata: MERI Kolkata, an Indian Maritime University campus offering the four-year B.Tech. (Marine Engineering).
Marine Engineering Research Institute Mumbai: MERI Mumbai, an Indian Maritime University campus offering marine engineering and graduate marine engineering programs.
Maritime Education and Training Programme WMU: Specialization at the World Maritime University focusing on maritime training, examination, and assessment.
Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies: MITAGS, U.S. training facility in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, providing officer upgrade and simulator courses.
Maritime Simulation and Resource Centre: Simulator center of the Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland, in St. John's, Canada.
Maritime Training Council: Statutory body in some flag states overseeing accreditation of training institutes and instructors.
MARSIM ARI: Marine simulator developed by the Institute for Ocean Technology in St. John's, Newfoundland, with a long research pedigree.
MarSim by Rheinmetall: Bridge and navigation simulator family produced by Rheinmetall Defence Electronics for naval and merchant training.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy: US state maritime academy at Buzzards Bay.
Master and Chief Mate Course: STCW Regulation II/2 management-level course for ships of 500 GT or more.
Master Mariner Examination: Statutory examination administered by a flag state for certification as master under STCW Regulation II/2.
Medical Care on Board Ship Course: STCW Regulation VI/4 course for officers designated to take charge of medical care, aligned with IMO Model Course 1.15.
Medical First Aid on Board Ship Course: STCW Regulation VI/4 course aligned with IMO Model Course 1.14.
Memorial University Marine Institute: Canadian post-secondary institution in St. John's, Newfoundland, offering nautical science, marine engineering, and offshore safety programs.
Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos: Greek public academy near Athens training deck and engine officers.
Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra: Greek academy on the island of Hydra training deck officers.
Merchant Marine Academy of Macedonia: Greek academy in Nea Mihaniona training deck and engine officers.
MMA Maine Maritime Academy: U.S. maritime academy founded in 1941 in Castine, Maine.
Multifunctional Tanker Simulator: Cargo simulator capable of representing oil, chemical, and gas tanker operations on a single platform.

N

National Maritime College of Ireland: Cork-based college within Munster Technological University offering nautical and marine engineering degrees.
National Polytechnic University of Odesa: Ukrainian university whose Odesa National Maritime Academy trained deck and engine officers.
Nautical Institute: London-based professional body for navigators, founded 1972.
NAUTIS: Maritime simulator family produced by VSTEP in Rotterdam, available in full mission, desktop, and cloud configurations.
Norwegian Maritime Authority: Sjofartsdirektoratet, flag State administration of Norway.
NTNU Aalesund: Maritime campus of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, hosting offshore, ship-handling, and engine simulators.
NTPRO 5000: Transas bridge simulator product line, now developed and supported under Wartsila Voyage.

O

Oceaneering Training Center: Industry training facility providing ROV pilot and offshore competency courses.
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Course: STCW Regulation II/1 operational-level course aligned with IMO Model Course 7.03.
Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch Course: STCW Regulation III/1 operational-level course aligned with IMO Model Course 7.04.
Offshore Service Vessel Simulator: Bridge simulator with anchor handling, supply, and DP scenarios configured for OSV operations.
Oil Tanker Familiarization Course: STCW Regulation V/1-1 basic course in oil tanker cargo and ballast operations.

P

Part Task Bridge Simulator: Limited field-of-view simulator used for radar, ECDIS, or maneuvering exercises, often DNV Class B or C.
Pegaso Maritime Simulator: Bridge simulator developed by the Spanish company Lander Simulation and Training Solutions.
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy: PMMA in San Narciso, Zambales, the state maritime academy of the Philippines.
Pilot Trainer: Specialized bridge simulator with ownship and tug models suited to port-specific pilotage training.
Polar Code Advanced Course: STCW Regulation V/4 advanced course for masters and chief mates on ships in polar waters.
Polar Code Basic Course: STCW Regulation V/4 entry-level course for officers in charge of a navigational watch in polar waters.
Polaris Bridge Simulator: Legacy Kongsberg bridge simulator product, predecessor to the K-Sim Navigation line.
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties: PDSD, STCW Regulation VI/6 paragraph 4 short course.
Proficiency in Security Awareness: PSA, STCW Regulation VI/6 paragraph 1 short course.
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats: PSCRB course aligned with STCW Regulation VI/2 and IMO Model Course 1.23.
PSSR Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities: STCW Regulation VI/1 element addressing onboard safety culture, communication, and emergency procedures.
PST Personal Survival Techniques: STCW Regulation VI/1 element covering life jackets, immersion suits, and survival craft drills.

Q

Qatar Maritime Academy: Maritime training institute in Doha delivering STCW courses for Gulf-region operators.
Queensland Maritime Safety Training: Australian provider of STCW short courses and small vessel certifications under AMSA approval.

R

Radar Observer Course: U.S. Coast Guard-approved course meeting Title 46 CFR Part 11 for radar endorsements.
Radar Simulator Course: Course aligned with IMO Model Course 1.07 covering radar plotting and ARPA usage in a simulator environment.
Restricted Operator's Certificate: GMDSS qualification covered by IMO Model Course 1.26 for operators within A1 sea areas.
RINA Royal Institution of Naval Architects: International professional body for naval architects and marine engineers headquartered in London.
Romanian Naval Academy Mircea cel Batran: Romanian military maritime academy in Constanta, training naval officers and merchant navy cadets.
Royal Belgian Institute of Marine Engineers: National professional body recognized by IMarEST for Belgian marine engineers.

S

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies: DGS-approved pre-sea and post-sea training campus operated by Executive Ship Management in Lonavla.
Ship Handling Simulator: Bridge simulator configured for restricted-waters maneuvering, escort towage, and ship-tug interaction studies.
Ship Security Officer Course: STCW Regulation VI/5 course aligned with IMO Model Course 3.19 for SSO certification.
Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork Course: Course aligned with IMO Model Course 1.22, integrating simulator use with team-management competencies.
SimFlex Navigator: Bridge simulator developed by FORCE Technology in Lyngby, Denmark, with a wide installed base in Asia and Europe.
Singapore Maritime Academy: SMA, Singapore Polytechnic MET institution recognized by MPA.
Singapore Polytechnic: Public polytechnic in Singapore hosting the Singapore Maritime Academy.
SIRC Cardiff University: Seafarers International Research Centre at Cardiff University, researching seafarer welfare and labor markets.
SNAME: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, US-based.
South Tyneside College: English further-education college in South Shields with deck, engineering, and electrotechnical maritime programs.
Southampton Solent University: University in Southampton, England, formerly home to Warsash Maritime Academy operations.
State University of New York Maritime College: SUNY Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York, operating the training ship Empire State.
STC Group Rotterdam: Dutch maritime education group offering vocational and bachelor programs at multiple campuses in the Netherlands.
STCW Code Part A: Mandatory standards.
STCW Code Part B: Recommended guidance.
STCW Convention: International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended.
STCW Manila Amendments: 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, in force from 1 January 2012 with transitional provisions.
Survival Craft Lifeboatman Endorsement: U.S. Coast Guard endorsement aligned with STCW Regulation VI/2 PSCRB requirements.
Sydney Institute of Marine Science: Australian research consortium offering marine science training in support of the maritime sector.

T

Tanker Familiarization Course: STCW Regulation V/1 basic course required for personnel newly assigned to oil, chemical, or liquefied gas tankers.
Tasmanian Maritime Network: AMC-affiliated training and research consortium based in Launceston.
Texas A&M Maritime Academy: Maritime academy at Galveston operated by Texas A&M University.
The Nautical Institute: International professional body for navigators, also accrediting DP, ECDIS, and pilotage schemes.
Tolani Maritime Institute: DGS-approved Indian institute at Induri, Pune, offering B.Tech. (Marine Engineering) and B.Sc. (Nautical Technology) programs.
Trans-Suntech Hellas: Greek developer of bridge and engine simulators used in several European maritime academies.
Transas NTPRO 5000: Transas full mission bridge simulator series, now under Wartsila Voyage.
TS Chanakya: Pre-sea nautical science campus of the Indian Maritime University in Nhava, Navi Mumbai, formerly Training Ship Chanakya.
Tug Master Simulator: Specialized simulator for harbor and escort tug masters covering tractor, ASD, and Voith Schneider tugs.
Turku University of Applied Sciences: Finnish polytechnic that operates Aboa Mare jointly with Novia University of Applied Sciences.

U

United States Merchant Marine Academy: King's Point federal academy.
University of Plymouth: English university with a School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics offering navigation and ocean science programs.
University of Strathclyde: Scottish university in Glasgow with a Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering.
University of Tasmania: Parent university of the Australian Maritime College in Launceston.

V

Vietnam Maritime University: Public university in Haiphong, Vietnam, offering navigation and marine engineering programs.
VSTEP: Dutch software company in Rotterdam producing the NAUTIS simulator product family and RescueSim emergency-response trainer.

W

Warsash Maritime School: Solent University college for officer education.
Wartsila Voyage: Business unit of Wartsila that integrates the former Transas portfolio, including NTPRO 5000 simulators and ECDIS products.
Wismar University of Applied Sciences: Hochschule Wismar in Germany whose Warnemunde campus offers nautical and marine engineering programs.
World Maritime University: IMO postgraduate institution in Malmo, Sweden, offering Master's and Ph.D. programs in maritime affairs.

Y

Yangon Mercantile Marine College: Maritime college in Yangon, Myanmar, training deck and engine officers.

Z

Zhejiang International Maritime College: Chinese vocational maritime college in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province.