The Maritime Transportation and Management Program provide practice-oriented, competency-based education designed to meet the national and international demands of the maritime sector, aiming to train qualified deck officers and maritime transportation professionals. The program is structured in accordance with the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) standards established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Throughout the education process, students gain both theoretical knowledge and intensive practical training in areas such as navigation, ship handling, bridge operations, cargo handling and stowage, ship safety, survival at sea, firefighting, marine environmental protection, maritime law, and ship management. Simulator-supported courses, laboratory applications, and sea training enable students to develop professional competencies in environments closely resembling real operational conditions.

The program also equips students with the ability to effectively use electronic navigation systems (ECDIS, ARPA, GMDSS), onboard automation systems, and emerging maritime technologies. In addition, bridge resource management skills such as crisis management, decision-making, leadership, and teamwork constitute an essential component of the training.

Within the scope of Maritime English education, students acquire communication skills aligned with the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP), enabling them to conduct international maritime communication effectively. The program also places strong emphasis on professional ethics, legal responsibilities, occupational health and safety, and environmental sustainability.

Upon completing the required sea service and successfully passing the relevant competency examinations, graduates are eligible to serve as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on commercial vessels. They also have career opportunities in maritime companies in areas such as operations, technical management, and maritime transport planning.

This program prepares students not only for today’s maritime industry requirements but also for rapidly evolving fields such as digitalization, smart ship technologies, and green maritime transportation, aiming to develop lifelong learners capable of working in the global maritime sector.

Vision

To be a leading program in maritime education that is nationally and internationally recognized; fully compliant with STCW standards; proficient in modern technologies; committed to safety, environmental awareness, and ethical values; and dedicated to educating highly preferred deck officers and maritime transportation professionals for the global maritime industry.

Mission

In the field of Maritime Transportation and Management, the mission of the program is to:

• Provide education aligned with international maritime regulations and STCW requirements,
• Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical training supported by simulators and sea service,
• Emphasize safety, risk management, and environmental sustainability,
• Develop Maritime English proficiency along with leadership, teamwork, and crisis management skills,
• Instill professional ethics, legal responsibility, and discipline,
• Foster adaptation to technological innovations and a commitment to lifelong learning,

and to educate qualified maritime professionals equipped to serve both at sea and ashore in various sectors of the maritime transportation industry.

• Serve competently as deck officers in national and international maritime operations by applying navigation, ship handling, cargo operations, and watchkeeping knowledge in accordance with STCW standards.
• Ensure the safety of life at sea, protection of the marine environment, and operational safety by implementing international maritime regulations, risk assessment procedures, and emergency management practices.
• Operate and manage modern bridge systems, electronic navigation equipment, and shipboard technologies effectively and reliably in evolving technological environments.
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, decision-making, and crisis management skills in multicultural and interdisciplinary maritime settings.
• Act with professional ethics, legal awareness, and social responsibility, respecting cultural diversity and international maritime law.
• Contribute to efficient maritime transportation and logistics operations by using managerial knowledge, operational planning skills, and sustainable maritime practices.
• Communicate effectively in Maritime English using IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) and professional reporting standards.
• Engage in lifelong learning and continuous professional development, adapting to technological innovations and pursuing higher maritime certifications and career advancement.

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of navigation sciences, ship handling, cargo operations, and seamanship in accordance with STCW requirements.
• Operate and manage shipboard systems, electronic navigation equipment (ECDIS, ARPA, GMDSS), and emerging smart technologies with precision and reliability.
• Apply maritime safety standards, emergency procedures, and risk assessment practices to ensure the safety of life at sea and environmental protection.
• Employ advanced meteorology, oceanography, and route planning methods to optimize voyages under changing environmental and economic conditions.
• Demonstrate leadership, decision-making, and crisis management skills in multicultural and interdisciplinary maritime teams.
• Apply international maritime law, conventions, and flag state regulations in navigation, cargo management, and ship operations.
• Manage cargo operations (loading, stowage, securing, and discharge) with attention to safety, efficiency, and international trade standards.
• Integrate principles of sustainability and green shipping in ship operations, voyage optimization, and environmental protection measures.
• Utilize project management, business acumen, and managerial competencies for effective maritime transport operations and logistics planning.
• Communicate effectively in maritime English, applying IMO SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases) and professional reporting techniques.
• Commit to ethical conduct, professional responsibility, and respect for cultural diversity within the global maritime workforce.
• Engage in lifelong learning, continuous professional development, and adaptation to technological innovations in the maritime transport sector.

• Assist. Prof. Pınar Sharghi
• Lecturer Oceangoing Master Mehmet Emin Debeş
• Lecturer Oceangoing Master Orhan Kamil Babaoğlu
• Lecturer Oceangoing Marine Chief Engineer Volkan Varışlı
• Lecturer Uzakyol Oceangoing Marine Chief Engineer Narqab Rıshad Hamid
• Lecturer Dr. Gökhan Tarı
• Lecturer Hüseyin Meray
• Student Representative

Each year, the Advisory Board members gather in a meeting and discuss their opinions on the improvement of the department education aims.