Overview
ENSM engineering course is a scientific and technical training programme consisting of theoretical courses, work experience on simulators and on-board training. It takes five years after the baccalaureate to train dual-purpose officers (deck and engine) for the merchant navy, leading to a Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures de la Marine Marchande (DESMM) and an ENSM engineering diploma recognised by the CTI.
The first six semesters take place at the Marseille campus.
The following four semesters leading to the DESMM and the seagoing engineer diploma take place in Le Havre.
Seafarers must meet international medical fitness requirements.
Read the decree on medical fitness requirements for the seafaring profession, onboard commercial, fishing, and pleasure vessels.
A medical examination by a seafarers’ doctor is only required for successful candidates.
How to apply
Applications on parcoursup.fr from 17 January 2024 for high academy students and baccalaureate holders with no other qualifications.
Applications on supmaritime.fr from 17 January 2024 for applicants with more than 2 years of higher education or who are changing careers and foreign applicants. For more information on how to apply outside Parcoursup, download the file “How to apply as an Officer 1st Class / Engineer outside Parcoursup” below.
Contact: direction.etudes@supmaritime.fr
Curriculum
The teaching consists of theoretical courses, work experience on real and simulated installations in the scientific and technical fields relating to nautical and commercial navigation, and the propulsion and energy production of a commercial vessel. The training is dual-purpose, deck and engine.
After completing the requisite certifications (including fire-fighting, medical and survival training, etc.), each year students board ships at sea as trainees. In this way, they put into practice what they have learned and discover the maritime world. Open days with shipowners are organised to help each student find a place on board. ENSM provides full support in this search, by sharing with them a directory of companies.
Seagoing Engineer: Study Scheme
The “Seagoing” specialty prepares for obtaining the DESMM and performing the highest positions on board commercial ships:
- Master: Head of the maritime expedition and shipowner’s representative
- Chief Engineer: Responsible for the ship’s technical services
The first-class merchant marine officer diploma (DEO1MM) is awarded to students who have validated the six semesters of the first cycle and have additionally obtained a B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The Higher Studies Diploma in Merchant Marine (DESMM) is awarded to students who have completed the four semesters of the second cycle and have additionally obtained a B2 level of the CEFR.
After the S6 semester, students can specialise in Maritime Engineering.
Medical Requirements
ENSM students must be fit to work as seafarers. A medical fitness certificate for navigation, issued by a seafarers’ doctor, is required to enrol for training in September.
OUR ADVICE
To find out if you meet the criteria to seafaring, contact your GP now for an initial medical opinion.
Only the opinion of the seafarers health service can issue the medical fitness certificate required to start the training programmes.
Beware of appointment times; do not hesitate to approach approveed centers located along the entire coastline (mainland France and overseas territories).
If you have a disability, the Academy is available to answer your questions: referent.handicap@supmaritime.fr
