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G.P. Rating

6 Months Pre-Sea + 12 Months Sea Phase Approved by D.G. Shipping

Course Overview

General Purpose Rating Course to become a seaman

The above program is approved by Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. The design of the course is as per the guidelines laid down by the directorate, in the 6 Months training at Academy, approved by Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. The candidate is familiarized with various aspects in workshop comprising of Carpentry, Plumbing, Machine Ship, Electrical Shop and Hot Work. He is also required to complete mandatory STCW courses.

On successful completion of the 6 months Pre-Sea Training, he undergoes the sea phase training of 12 months.

G.P. Rating Training

Selection Procedure:

NMS undertakes an Aptitude test followed by a CET of D. G. Shipping. The final selection will only take place after medical check – up through our panel Doctor, approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India.

Career Flow Chart / Syllabus

1
Academic Qualification

10th PASS WITH 40% IN AGGREGATE & ENGLISH (Age: 17½ - 25 years)

2
Selection Process

Application Submission, Interview, CET, and Medical Selection

3
Pre-Sea Training

6 Months Training in Academy (Approved by D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India)

4
On-Board Training

18 Months as Trainee Ordinary Seaman on Board Ship

Stipend: U.S. $150 - $250
5
Certification

Apply for Watch Keeping Certificate to MMD (D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India)

6
Able Bodied Seaman (AB)

Sail as AB for 12 to 18 Months

Salary: U.S. $450 - $800
7
Bosun Rank

Promotion to Bosun Position

Salary: U.S. $1000 - $1200
8
Professional Exams

After 24 Months total sea time, appear for NCV 2nd Mate (Deck) or Class 4 NCV Exams (Engine)

9
Officer / 4th Engineer

Sail as 2nd Mate or 4th Engineer in Near Coastal Voyage (NCV)

Salary: U.S. $3500 - $5500
10
Master Mariner / Chief Engineer

Highest Rank achievable in the Merchant Navy

Salary: U.S. $8500 - $12000

Requirements

  • Qualification:

    Minimum 10th pass with at least 40% marks in Aggregate and at least 40% marks in English. He should be fluent in written and spoken English.

  • Age:

    Not less than 17½ & Not exceeding 25 years as on the date of commencement of training.

  • Medical Fitness:

    Medically fit with eyesight 6/6, without external aids. No colour blindness.