New Zealand Maritime School

Established in Wellington, the New Zealand Maritime School (NZMS) is the nation’s premier institution for seafarer training, offering accredited diploma and certificate programs in navigation, engine‑room operations, and maritime safety. Since its founding in the 1950s, NZMS has produced over 5,000 graduates who crew New Zealand’s fishing, merchant, and offshore support fleets, reinforcing the country’s maritime workforce. The campus combines simulators, a training vessel, and industry partnerships with the New Zealand Ministry of Marine, ensuring graduates meet international STCW standards and align with Maritime New Zealand↗. For aspiring mariners, NZMS provides a pathway to global seagoing careers while supporting New Zealand’s strategic maritime interests New Zealand Maritime College (Wikipedia)↗.