2nd Mates CoC
NMIT NelsonFor DNS / HND-UK deck cadets from India with 12 months sea time on vessels over 500 GT and a completed approved TRB.
- Deck route, approved TRB
- 12 months sea time (>500 GT)
- Study in Nelson, NZ
Maritime New Zealand
New Zealand COC Guidance for Indian Officers
2nd Mates at NMIT Nelson, Chief Mate & Master at MIT Auckland and MEC3 (Class 4) engine routes — with Maritime NZ eligibility, course admissions, student visas and sailing-ready certification handled end to end.
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Maritime New Zealand Authority
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Deck & Engine Routes
NZ COC Routes
Routes Available in New Zealand
Leading NZ maritime institutes run internationally recognised COC programmes for Indian seafarers.
Chief Mate & Master
MIT AucklandManagement-level deck COC for serving Chief Mates and command-track officers at MIT, Auckland.
- Requires prior deck COC
- Management level prep
- Command pathway
MEC3 / Class 4 Engine
NMIT NelsonThe Class 4 engine COC route, open to engine officers with the required service and approved training record book.
- Engine operational level
- ISF TRB accepted
- EOs from Panama routes welcome
2/E & C/E Engine
MIT AucklandSecond Engineer and Chief Engineer COC courses in New Zealand for senior engine officers.
- Panama COC holders eligible
- MEO level training
- Management certification
Electrical Officer
Class 4Electrical Officers with 36 months of sea time who have completed the ISF TRB can pursue the NZ Class 4 engine COC.
- 36 months sea time
- ISF TRB required
- Special route for ETOs
Indian Navy Route
SpecialIndian Navy sea-time is now accepted for COC courses in New Zealand — a real option for ex-navy officers.
- Navy sea service accepted
- Route mapping for your rank
- Full documentation support
How It Works
Study & Certify in New Zealand
A guided route from admission to Maritime NZ certification.
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Admission & Offer
We check your eligibility and secure admission at NMIT Nelson or MIT Auckland for the right course.
02
Visa & Travel
NZ student visa application, accommodation and travel coordination — timelines aligned to your course intake.
03
Course & Exams
Complete the approved programme, including academic modules and Maritime NZ examinations.
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COC & Beyond
Apply for your Maritime NZ COC and transition into sign-ons or onward career steps with our placement desk.
Applicable Fees (tuition / service)
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Tuition varies by institute and course. After your route is confirmed, complete payment through our secure QR-based payment page and our team confirms within one business day.
Quick Answers
New Zealand COC FAQ
Common questions from officers considering the NZ route.
View All ServicesYes. DNS and HND-UK deck cadets from India with 12 months of sea time on vessels over 500 GT, and a completed approved training record book (TRB), can pursue the 2nd Mates COC at NMIT Nelson, New Zealand.
Chief Mate and Master routes are offered at MIT Auckland, while the MEC3 (Class 4) engine COC is offered at NMIT. Electrical Officers with 36 months of sea time who have completed the ISF TRB can also do the Class 4 COC.
Seafarers holding a Panama COC can pursue 2nd Engineer and Master COC courses in New Zealand. Indian Navy sea-time is also accepted for COC courses in New Zealand.
Yes. We coordinate admission with NMIT or MIT, the offer of place, and the New Zealand student visa application, along with accommodation and travel guidance.
Start Your Application
Confirm Your NZ COC Route
Share your rank, sea time and current certificates — we'll map the right NZ institute and course for you.
- Initial eligibility review is always free.
- We coordinate admission, visa and documentation end to end.
- Keep your TRB, CDC, current COC and sea service records ready.
- Ready for fees? Use our secure payment page.