COURSES

GP RATING

GP Rating is an entry-level course designed to train students to work in both Deck and Engine Departments of ships.

Course Highlights:

• Duration: 6 Months (Residential)
• Entry Level: Ordinary Seaman (OS) / Trainee Wiper
• Career Path for DECK Department: Trainee OS → OS → Able Seaman → Bosun
• Career Path for ENGINE Department: Trainee Wiper → Wiper → Oiler → Motorman
• Includes practical training such as: Rope work , Maintenance work , Fire fighting , Shipboard operations

Eligibility:

• Minimum 10th Pass with 40% & 40 Marks in English
• Age: From 17.5–25 years
• Medically fit as per DG Shipping Norms & Global Marine Standards

Outcome:

• Students receive CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) and become eligible to join ships as Trainee OS or Trainee Wiper worldwide

DNS ( Diploma in Nautical Science )

Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) is a one-year pre-sea training course that leads to a B.Sc. (Applied Nautical Science) and prepares students to become Deck Officers in the Merchant Navy.

Course Highlights:

• Duration: 1 Year Pre-Sea Training (Residential)
• Entry Position: Deck Cadet
• Career Path: Deck Cadet →Third Officer → Second Officer → Chief Officer → Captain
• Focus: Navigation, Seamanship, Cargo Handling, Ship Operations
• Requires IMUCET qualification and Sponsorship

Eligibility:

• 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM)
• Age: From 17.5–25 years
• Minimum 60% in PCM
• Good English communication
• Medically fit as per DG Shipping Norms & Global Marine Standards

Outcome:

• Students receive Pre-Sea Training Certificate from DG Shipping Approved Institutes in India and become eligible to join ships as Deck Cadet

HND-NS (Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science)

HND in Nautical Science (HND-NS) is an international maritime qualification designed to train students for Deck Officer careers with global opportunities.

Course Highlights:

• Duration: 1+1 Years ( 1st Year In INDIA + 2nd Year In UK )
• Internationally recognized Diploma
• Leads to Diploma in Nautical Science DNS & BSC in Nautical Science
• Strong focus on: Navigation, Marine communication, Ship safety, Maritime law

Eligibility:

• 12th Pass with PCM
• Age: From 17.5–25 years
• English proficiency
• Medically fit as per DG Shipping Norms & Global Marine Standards

Career Path : Deck Cadet →Third Officer → Second Officer → Chief Officer → Captain

Outcome:

Students receive Pre-Sea Training Certificate from MCA UK Approved Institutes in India and become eligible to join ships as Deck Cadet

IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test)

IMUCET is a national-level entrance exam conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU) for admission into Merchant Navy courses.

Courses through IMUCET:

• DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science)
• B.Sc Nautical Science
• Marine Engineering
• Other maritime programs

Exam Details:

• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Subjects include:
• Physics
• Mathematics
• English
• General Aptitude

Outcome:

• Qualifying IMUCET allows students to take admission in DG Shipping approved maritime institutes in India.

STCW Course (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping)

STCW is a mandatory basic safety training course required for all seafarers before joining a ship.

Course Highlights:

• Duration: 15–20 Days
• Mandatory for joining ships
• Includes: Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Ship Duties, Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, First Aid, Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

Eligibility:

• 10th Passed with 40% & 40 Marks in English
• Age: From 17.5–25 years
• Medically fit as per DG Shipping Norms & Global Marine Standards

Outcome:

• Students receive CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) and become eligible to join Merchant ships & Cruise Ships

Importance: No seafarer can join a ship without completing STCW certification.