About Maritime Training Center (MTC) - Origin
Our history:
Merchantman Seafarer Training Center (MSTC) was founded in September 1980 by National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) in view of national maritime policies and seafarer training plans in response to the introduction of International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) in 1974 and the introduction of IMO International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW78) in 1978. MSTC was restructured into a first-level administrative division in August 2004; and renamed Merchantman Seafarer Training Center (MSTC) in February 2018 in view of the establishment of a new campus of NKUST.
To build an international maritime training institute, improve the image of NKUST as an international maritime training institute, and enable NKUST to embrace greater progress in domestic and international maritime training in the future, MSTC was officially renamed Maritime Training Center (MTC) from February 1, 2019, as approved by the university assembly on December 26, 2018.
Taiwan is an island surrounded by seas with limited land resources. National welfare and the people’s livelihood rely on shipping. To this end, the development of shipping industry is a top priority to the economic development of Taiwan. Accordingly, enhancement and improvement of maritime education is an important part of economic development.
Responsibilities of MTC:
●Execute modified and planned mandatory training for crew on merchant ships and fishing boats in response to the STCW Convention, as amended.
●Organize various maritime training activities in view of national maritime talent policies and as commissioned by the industry or relevant organizations.
●Cultivate manpower required for building a maritime country and economy and trade sustainability, implement professional maritime training, and develop Taiwan maritime education.
●Proactively plan acquisition and maintenance of devices for professional training, make continuous efforts to improve the team of teachers, keep meeting the requirements of quality control system and occupational health and safety management system, and develop into an international maritime training institute with more professional services and more positive attitude.
Recognized as the largest national technological university in Taiwan, NKUST is also the top university providing maritime education in southern Taiwan. With commitments to student education and maritime training support, NKUST expects to cultivate maritime professionals, facilitate maritime further education, and provide maritime training consultation and services.
