Welcome to School of Maritime Program

The Faculty of Science and Technology has Fokololo e Hau Maritime School (formerly known as the Tonga Maritime Polytechnic Institute) offers 7 programs throughout the semester. The program name and program statement are outlined below.

General Practice Rating

Program Statement: Prepares young people for a career at sea aboard vessels trading either internationally or in Tongan waters. A fully residential and training program, this takes place in a disciplined environment in anticipation that trainees will develop a strong sense of self-discipline, an essential attribute if the graduates are to pursue a successful career in the maritime industry. Trainees will be introduced to the basic skills required by ratings working in the deck, engine and catering departments aboard ship in order to achieve a better understanding of shipboard life and routines and to maximize employment opportunities.

Able Seafarer Deck and Engine

Program Statement: Prepares young people for a career at sea aboard vessels trading either internationally or in Tongan waters. The training takes place in a disciplined environment in anticipation that trainees will develop a strong sense of self-discipline, an essential attribute if the graduates are to pursue a successful career in the maritime industry.

Master Class 4

Program Statement: Prepares young people for a career at sea aboard vessels trading   or in Tongan waters. The successful candidates can be a Master or Chief Engineer on Vessel less than 500 gross tonnage and they can also be an Officer on vessel 500 gt or more. The program is a 23 weeks and training takes place in a disciplined environment in anticipation that trainees will develop a strong sense of self-discipline, an essential attribute if the graduates are to pursue a successful career in the maritime industry.Candidates will be introduced to the basic skills required by watchkeeping working in the bridge deck, engine control room  aboard ship in order to achieve a better understanding of shipboard life and routines and to maximize employment opportunities.

Master Class 5

Program Statement: Prepares young people for a career at sea aboard vessels trading   or in Tongan waters. The successful candidates can be a Master or Chief Engineer on Vessel less than 250 gross tonnage and they can also be an Officer on vessel 250 gt or more.The program is a 20 weeks and training take place in a disciplined environment in anticipation that trainees will develop a strong sense of self-discipline, an essential attribute if the graduates are to pursue a successful career in the maritime industry.Trainees will be introduced to the basic skills required by ratings working in the deck, engine and catering departments aboard ship in order to achieve a better understanding of shipboard life and routines and to maximize employment opportunities.

Master Class 6

Program Statement: Prepares young people for a career at sea aboard vessels trading either internationally or in Tongan waters. The program is fully residential and training takes place in a disciplined environment in anticipation that trainees will develop a strong sense of self-discipline, an essential attribute if the graduates are to pursue a successful career in the maritime industry. Trainees will be introduced to the basic skills required by ratings working in the deck, engine and catering departments aboard ship in order to achieve a better understanding of shipboard life and routines and to maximize employment opportunities.

Dangerous Cargo

Program Statement: Prepares students for any emergency like fire or survival technique arises while at sea. Trainees will be introduced to the basic skills required by SOLAS while working onboard vessel.

Basic Safety of Life at Sea

Program Statement: Prepares young people for a career at sea aboard vessels trading either internationally or in Tongan waters. This program prepares students for any emergency like Fire or survival technique arises while at sea. Trainees will be introduced to the basic skills required by SOLAS while working onboard vessel.