General Purpose Rating Course
Course Description:
This is 6 months residential course approved by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. GP Rating course focuses on training cadets in two main roles of the shipping sector- Deck crew and engine crew. Deck and Engine Rating programs are available as Individual courses but GP Rating combines them both and trains candidate Deck as well as Engine Rating aspects!
Eligibility:
- Pass in 10th with 40% marks in aggregate and 40% marks in English in 10th or (10+2)
- Medically and physically fit.
- No visual aids and colour blindness.
- 6/6 eye vision.
- Age 18 to 25
Certificates Provided:
After successful completion of the training, the GPR Course certificate and the STCW course certificate will be issued by the academy and approved by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. In addition to that candidate will be awarded INDOS & CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate).
Career Flow Chart:
6-month pre-sea training → Join as Trainee Ordinary Seaman in Deck / Trainee Wiper in Engine for a minimum period of 12 months with a stipend of 200$ – 400$ → After getting a watchkeeping certificate, Sail as AB / Oiler for 12 to 18 months with a salary of 00$ -800$ / 800$ – 1200$ respectively → After total sea time of 24 months, appear for NCV/FG 2nd mate(Deck)/appear for class 4 NCV/FG (Engine) → Upon obtaining 2nd mate, sail as 2nd Officer or obtaining class 4 certificate, sail as 4th engineer with a salary of 3500$ – 5500$ → Further sea experience & passing exam, can rise up to the rank of Master Mariner/Chief engineer with a salary of 8500$ -12000$
Certificate Course In Maritime Catering
Course Description:
This is 6 month residential course approved by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. CCMC course focuses on training cadets in maritime food and beverage services. Catering personnel takes care of Ship’s food, provision stores, general hygiene and housekeeping.
Eligibility:
- Pass in 10th with 40% marks in aggregate and 40% marks in English in 10th or (10+2).
- Medically and physically fit.
- No visual aids and colour blindness.
- Eye vision (+) (-) 2.5 allowed.
- Age 18 to 25.
Certificates Provided:
After successful completion of the training, the candidate will be issued a certificate of competence as a cook in the merchant navy and the STCW course certificate will be issued by the academy and approved by the Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping Govt. of India. In addition to that candidate will be awarded INDOS & CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate).
Career Flow Chart:
6-month pre-sea training in the academy → Join as Assistant Cook with a stipend of 400$ – 600$ → With further sea experience, sail as a cook with a salary of 800$ – 1500$ → Can rise up to the rank of Chief Cook/Catering Officer with a salary of 2000$ – 3500$
Electro Technical Officer
Course Description:
This is 4 month residential course designed to equip the candidates with adequate skill and knowledge in Electrical and Electronics in the ships.
Eligibility:
- B.E/B.TECH (EEE) from a College recognized by AICTE with 50% marks in the final year, and 50% in English in 10th/10+2 /Degree.
- Medically fit and physically fit
- 6/6 eye vision and no colour blindness.
- Age 18-28.
Certificates Provided:
After successful completion of the training, the STCW course certificate will be issued by the academy and approved by the Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping Govt. of India. In addition to that candidate will be awarded INDOS & CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate). Also, the Course certificate will be issued by the academy approved by D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India which will make the candidates eligible to join Merchant Ships as Trainee Electrical Officers.
Career Flow Chart:
A 4-month specialized program training along with a mandatory STCW course approved by D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India → Junior Electro Technical Officer on board a ship with a salary of 900-2000$ USD a month → With further experience, will be promoted to Electro Technical Officer board a ship with a salary of 2000$ – 5000$
Diploma In Nautical Science
Course Description:
This is 1 year residential course (Divided into two semesters) approved by Indian Maritime University and the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. DNS Course is a course leading to a B.Sc., in Nautical Science after 18 months of sea service and also leading to a 2nd Mate Foreign going Certificate of competency awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, enabling the cadets to become Navigating officers on board Merchant Naval Ships anywhere in the world.
Eligibility:
- Pass in 10+2 with 60% marks in PCM aggregate and 50% marks in English.
- Age – 18 to 25 years
- Medically and physically fit
- No visual aids and color blindness
- 6/6 eye vision allowed
Certificates Provided:
After successful completion of the training, a Diploma in Nautical Science certificate is awarded by Indian Maritime University (IMU).
Career Flow Chart:
After completion of 12 months of Diploma in Nautical Science (Semester 1 & 2 – IMU) along with mandatory STCW courses at the academy → Join as Deck Cadet/Junior Officer for 18 months of on-board ship training comprising semesters 3, 4 and 5 (With Distance Learning Program by IMU), Awarded Advance Diploma in Nautical Science by IMU with a stipend of 400$ – 600$ → 4 months preparatory Post-sea course, Obtain 2nd Mate Certificate of Competency by Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India, Sail as 3rd / 2ndNavigating Officer on merchant ships with a salary of 3500$ – 5500$ → 6 months preparatory post sea course, Obtain 1st mate Certificate of Competency, complete 18 months sea service with a salary of 5500$ – 8500$ → Advance Ship Management Course followed by an exam, Written & Oral Examination, Obtain Master Certificate of Competency and sail as Master/Captain of the ship with a salary of 8500$ – 12000$.
B.Sc. Nautical Science
Course Description:
This is 3 years degree course approved by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. Upon completion of 1 year of residential training, the candidate undertakes the sea phase for 12 months on board ship residential training in Nautical Science, Trainee is also required to undergo 4 months of post-sea training in any training institute (2nd mate Function) approved by Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. After Successful completion of the training & Passing the exam candidate will be awarded a Certificate of Competency by the Director General of Shipping and a B.Sc. Degree in (Nautical Science) by IMU.
Eligibility:
- Pass in 10+2 with 60% marks in PCM aggregate and 50% marks in English.
- Age – 18 to 25 years
- Medically and physically fit
- No visual aids and color blindness
- 6/6 eye vision allowed
Certificates Provided:
After successful completion of the training, B.Sc. in Nautical Science degree will be awarded by Indian Maritime University (IMU).
Career Flow Chart:
12 months pre-sea training (semesters 1 & 2 – IMU) program along with mandatory STCW courses →
Join as deck cadet onboard a vessel for a minimum period of 12 months with a stipend of 300$ -500$ →
4 months preparatory post-sea training, obtain 2nd mate Certificate of Competency, Sail as 3rd / 2nd Navigating officer for 12 months with a salary of 3500$ – 5500$ →
6 months preparatory post sea training, obtain 1st mate Certificate of Competency, Complete 18 months sea time as 1st navigating officer/ Chief Officer with a salary of 5500$ – 8500$ →
Obtain Master Certificate of Competency and sail as Master/ Captain of the ship with a salary of 8500$- 12000$
Graduate In Marine Engineering
Course Description:
This 12 months course is offered to existing Graduates in Mechanical Engineering who want to change their career path to marine Engineering. The course is duly approved the Directorate General of Shipping. The syllabus comprises subjects related to Marine engines and extensive workshop practices.
Eligibility:
- Pass in 10+2 with 60% marks in PCM aggregate and 50% marks in English.
- Age – 18 to 25 years
- Medically and physically fit
- No visual aids and color blindness
- 6/6 eye vision allowed
Certificates Provided:
After successfully completing the course, candidates will be awarded an official Certificate of Competency by the academy. This certificate is endorsed by the Directorate General of Shipping, a government body of India.
Career Flow Chart:
12 months pre-sea training (exempted from Class IV Part ‘A’ Certificate of Competency) → Join as Junior/ Trainee Engineer for a minimum period of 8 months on board a ship with a stipend of 400$ – 800$ → Obtain Class IV Part ‘B’ Certificate of Competency, Sail as 4th Engineer for 12 months with a salary of 3500$- 5500$ → Obtain Class II (Part ‘A’ & ‘B’) Certificate of Competency, Sail as 3rd Engineer for 18 months with a salary of 5500$ – 7500$ → Obtain Class I Certificate of Competency, Sail as 2nd Engineer / Chief Engineer with a salary of 8000$ – 12000$.
Marine Engineering Course
Course Description:
This is 4 year degree course duly approved by D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India and AICTE. The Academy impart comprehensive training in Marine Engineering, shipboard practice and ship familiarization along with marine Workshop training (as per IMO modules).
Eligibility:
- Pass in 10+2 with 60% marks in PCM aggregate and 50% marks in English.
- Age – 18 to 25 years
- Medically and physically fit
- No visual aids and color blindness
- 6/6 eye vision allowed
Certificates Provided:
After completion of the Course along with mandatory STCW courses, the degree will be issued by the academy approved by D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India. The candidate is exempted from class IV part A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY & obtains it on the basis of passing off the academic training/Degree. After 6 months of sea service on board merchant vessels, they become eligible to write the Class IV Part ‘B’ examination. Thereafter a Class IV Certificate of Competency is awarded by the Mercantile Marine Department, Government of India. Subsequently, they become Certified Engineer officers / Marine Engineers and are free to take up lucrative careers within the Shipping industry worldwide.
Career Flow Chart:
The 4-year course along with STCW course training → Exempted from MEO Class (IV) Part A-Examination, Sea Service for 6 months as Junior / Trainee Engineer with a stipend of 450$ -850$ → Completion of 3 advanced Safety Training Courses (AFF, PSCRB & MFA), 3 months preparatory course including simulator, Obtain MEO Class (IV) Exam part (B) and Sail as 4th Engineer for 12 months with a salary of 3500$ – 5500$ → 4 months preparatory course including simulator, Obtain MEO Class II (Part A& B) Certificate of Competency and Sail as 3rd Engineer for 18 months with a salary of 5500$ – 7500$ → 2 months preparatory course including simulator, Obtain MEO Class I Certificate of Competency, Join Ship as 2ndEngineer and later Chief Engineer with a salary of 7500$ -12,000$