Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
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.
What's on offer at the GBRIMC campus
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.
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
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College - Facilities Showcase
Our modern training facility offers a comprehensive range of training qualifications and certificates. Training complies with the requirements of the International Maritime Organisation Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (IMO STCW).
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
Street address
55-61 Tingira Street,
Portsmith Qld 4870
Postal address
55-61 Tingira Street,
Portsmith Qld 4870
| Monday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Public transport
Taxi services are available through Cairns Taxis however there is no public transport available to the GBRIMC campus.
Cycling
If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option to get to class.
Parking
We have plenty of free on-site parking available for students at our GBRIMC campus.
Full mission bridge simulator
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.
Multi-purpose Emergency Response Training Simulator (MERTS)
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.
Desktop simulators
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.
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