Deck Officer Competency Evaluation (DOCE)

PURPOSE

The DOCE Training Programme provides a structured and objective framework for assessing the professional competence, situational awareness, and decision-making capabilities of deck officers in compliance with international maritime regulations.

TARGET GROUP

• Officer of the Watch (OOW)

• Chief Mate

• Master / Senior Officer Candidates

• Maritime Assessors & Instructors

• Marine Superintendents

• Fleet & Safety Management Personnel

TRAINING SCOPE

• STCW competence requirements and assessment principles

• ISM Code & Company SMS alignment

• DOCE evaluation methodology and grading standards

• COLREG application through operational scenarios

• Radar / ARPA & ECDIS performance assessment

• Bridge Resource Management (BRM) principles

• Human element, situational awareness & error management

• Objective reporting and professional feedback techniques

KEY BENEFITS

• Standardized competency evaluation across the fleet

• Identification of operational and human-factor risks

• Improved navigational decision-making

• Support for internal audits, vetting & inspections

• Enhancement of corporate safety culture