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 is a STCW and DNV compliant Class-A Bridge Simulator. The Full Mission Bridge is equipped with two independent ECDIS consoles (Kongsberg K-Bridge), two independent RADAR consoles with full ARPA function, Pilot Plug for AIS transponders and Portable Pilotage Units and the controls required to operate a range of propulsion and steering systems, while offering a 270 degree field of vision. The Full Mission Bridge is also integrated with OMC International’s Dynamic Under Keel Clearance System. The simulator’s integrated database and hydro-dynamic software allows operators to modify the experience according to student requirements. Digital models of ports from around the world, including major Australian ports, have been preprogrammed into this state-of-the-art system.
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.
The eight Kongsberg Polaris desktop simulators are located in a purpose-built classroom environment and operated from a separate instructor station to the Full Mission Bridge and Tug-Optimised Bridge. Each desktop simulator has four displays - a visual display, ECDIS and 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, and the Kongsberg K-Bridge ECDIS gives each desktop simulator full electronic navigation functions. Voice and data GMDSS communication equipment is also replicated in each desktop simulator giving students the ability to communicate between other simulators within the facility.
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.