DNS Course structure & Distribution of Modules DNS Phase 1A (6 months) Introduction to Navigation (105 hrs) MA0536 Elementary Ship Knowledge (75 hrs) MA0537 Basic Safety Training (112.5 hrs) MA0538 Science 1 (45 hrs) MS7442 Software Application (30 hrs) MS7542 Communication Skills for Work (30 hrs) LC0604 Character Education (30 hrs) SP0007
DNS Phase 1B (6 months) Principles of Navigation (45 hrs) MA0541 Electronic Navigation Systems (90 hrs) MA0539 Ship Knowledge (45 hrs) MA0540 Mathematics 1 (30 hrs) MS7141 Maritime Communications* (105 hrs) MA0527 Tanker Familiarisation (45 hrs) MA0532 Advanced Fire-Fighting (37.5 hrs) MA0534 Critical Reasoning Skills (30 hrs) LC0618
DNS Phase 2 18 months sea service
DNS Phase 3 (6 months) Practical Navigation (75 hrs) MA0542 Coastal Navigation (52.5 hrs) MA0543 General Ship Knowledge (75 hrs) MA0544 Meteorology (30 hrs) MA0545 Ship Operations (82.5 hrs) MA0525 Mathematics 2 (45 hrs) MS7341 Applied Science (60 hrs) MS7452