The Great Barrier Reef International Marine College (GBRIMC) offers a comprehensive range of training qualifications and certificates for the maritime industry. The campus is located along Chinaman Creek in the suburb of Portsmith, just a short 10 minute drive south of the Cairns city centre.
Featured courses
This course will equip you with specialised skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 1500kW, Second Engineer on a vessel up to 3000kW, or work in the engine room of a vessel up 80m in length and up to 3000kW.
Get a head start on your career in the maritime industry with this entry-level course. This qualification is the minimum required skills to become a coxswain of commercial vessels up to 12m long.
This course will provide you with the practical skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 750kW or Second Engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power up to 1500kW.
Embark upon a maritime career with this entry level qualification. This course is perfect for an anyone who wants to upgrade their qualification and grow their career as marine transport professionals.
Featured courses
This course will equip you with specialised skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 1500kW, Second Engineer on a vessel up to 3000kW, or work in the engine room of a vessel up 80m in length and up to 3000kW.
Get a head start on your career in the maritime industry with this entry-level course. This qualification is the minimum required skills to become a coxswain of commercial vessels up to 12m long.
This course will provide you with the practical skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 750kW or Second Engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power up to 1500kW.
Embark upon a maritime career with this entry level qualification. This course is perfect for an anyone who wants to upgrade their qualification and grow their career as marine transport professionals.
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GBRIMC offers Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved courses in world-class maritime facilities. The campus offers a comprehensive range of marine courses from certificate I through to certificate IV in maritime operations, as well as skill sets in safety, marine radio, and fire fighting.
Facilities and services
- 20 metre commercially registered vessel
- Desktop simulators
- Engineering workshops
- Full mission bridge simulator
- Multi-purpose Emergency Response Training Simulator (MERTS)
- Sea survival training immersion pool
- Tug optimised bridge
Street Address:
55-61 Tingira Street,
Portsmith Qld 4870
Postal Address:
55-61 Tingira Street,
Portsmith Qld 4870
| Monday | 8.00am-4.00pm |
| Tuesday | 8.00am-4.00pm |
| Wednesday | 8.00am-4.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.30am-4.00pm |
| Friday | 8.00am-4.00pm |
| Saturday | N/A |
| Sunday | N/A |
Taxi services are available through Cairns Taxis however there is no public transport available to the GBRIMC campus.
If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option to get to class.
We have plenty of free on-site parking available for students at our GBRIMC campus.
