Life aboard demands a lot of discipline and the spirit of brotherhood; out of that, EFOMM cadets are submitted to a rigorous routine, which aims at better molding the professional character of the future Brazilian Merchant Marine Officers.

The routine starts early in the morning; Before sunrise they are awaken and soon all cadets should be formed ON Alameda Alegrete to go to have breakfast. Afterwards, the professional classes with technical contents, which give the students a vast knowledge about the routine aboard and the activities exerted by deck and engineering Merchant Marine Officers. In the afternoons activities focus on the sports and cadets are subdivided into various teams as Sailing, Rowing, Swimming, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Judo, Futsal and Tennis.

In the nights, cadets enjoy their leisure time studying or engaging in activities such as Jumping, Step and Muscling classes, as well as Academic Clubs, the Library, the Reading Saloon, Cinema and Theatre.

As the academic year goes by, various instruction visits aboard merchant and war ships, as well as salvage and shooting practices.