Programme overview
What you'll learn
The Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) programme qualifies candidates as certified deck ratings, meeting the STCW competency requirements for watchkeeping and general deck duties.
What You Will Learn
- Helmsman duties and compass steering
- Lookout responsibilities and reporting procedures
- Mooring, anchoring, and line-handling operations
- Cargo handling and hatch maintenance basics
- Maintenance of deck equipment and safety gear
Delivery & Certification
Ten days of practical and classroom-based instruction. Graduates receive an EDH certificate under STCW Regulation II/5, qualifying them for employment as able seamen.