Program Overview

The Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited program equips students with the skills and qualifications to obtain their Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Mate Fishing Vessel - Unlimited Certificate of Competency (COC). This qualification allows graduates to work as Mate on fishing vessels of 24m or more in any operating area at sea. The program integrates all the training and supplementary certificates required for the MNZ Mate Fishing Vessel - Unlimited COC, including STCW basic safety training, advanced firefighting, PISC and rescue boats, and GMDSS Radio Operator qualifications.