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.
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.
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.
GBRIMC delivers a range of industry-recognised maritime courses in specialised training facilities. The campus offers a comprehensive range of qualifications from certificate I through to certificate IV in maritime operations, as well as skill sets in safety, marine radio, and fire fighting.
Our Kongsberg Polaris simulator has a 270 degree field of vision and is equipped with Electronic Chart Display's (ECDIS), Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Radars, Automatic Identification System (AIS), tug bridge simulator, chart room, instructors station, and debrief room. The simulator's integrated database and hydro-dynamic software allows it to operate a range of propulsion and steering systems including azimuth drive and bow thrusters. A comprehensive library of ships and port area models from Australia and around the world are available.
Our MERTS facility is complete with an engine room, switchboard, galley, cabin, and three-deck accommodation block. The lower deck space of the MERTS can be flooded with six tonnes of water for damage control training. The facility provides a variety of training opportunities including real time fire-fighting, leak stopping (damage control), and crew emergency response training. All training is facilitated by a fully-qualified team supported by comprehensive safeguards and procedures.
GBRIMC features eight desktop simulators that are operated from a separate instructor station utilising the same Kongsberg Polaris simulator. Each desktop simulator has four displays: a visual display (40 degrees), Electronic Chart Display's (ECDIS), Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Radar displays, and a control display. Standard controls and instrumentation that are found on a ship's bridge are electronically replicated on the control display. The desktop simulators also include A VHF radio incorporating a Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS).
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.
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