*Purser Course

Overview:

The course will provide you with the knowledge required to undertake the role of Purser onboard large vessel yachts.

This course covers the following content:

• Crew Administration & Vessel Operations
• Human Resources, Crew Employment & Crew Insurance
• Port Clearance process & requirements
• Customs & Immigration
• Departure Procedures
• The structure of the Maritime Organisation, Conventions and Codes
• Port State Control
• ISM, ISPS, COSWOP
• Vessel Compliance
• Legal – Maritime Law and Liability
• Financial Management, Accounting and budgeting
• VAT
• Destination Management – research of new destinations, logistics, presentation of information to guests.

Prerequisites:

To apply for the Purser Program, candidates must:

• Valid Seafarers Medical Fitness Certificate.
• STCW basic safety courses
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Maritime & Valid Searfarer experience

Duration: 

• • Minimum of 150 hours; OR,
• • In-person learning a minimum of 100 hours.