• (DGS-IGNOU) approved 1 year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to BSc (Nautical Science) in collaboration with IGNOU
• 3 years degree course in B.Sc. Nautical Science for (10+2) students
• 4 years degree course in Marine Engineering for (10 +2) students
• 2 years Trainee Marine Engineering course for Diploma Holders in Mechanical / Marine / Shipbuilding / Naval Architecture / Electrical
• 1 year Trainee Marine Engineering course for Graduates in Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture
  Rating (Entry standard Xth)
• 25 Weeks Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose (GP) rating.
• 4 month Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating.

The pay and perks depend upon the type of the ship, experience of an individual. At the starting level, a rating may get 200 - 600 US $. Among officers a 3rd Officer/4th Engineer gets about 1400 - 2000 US $, 2nd Officer / 3rd Engineer - 1800 - 2500 US $, Chief Officer/2nd Engineer - 2800 - 3500 US $ and a Chief Engineer / Master - 3500 - 4200 US $. An individual can attain the rank of 3rd officer at the age of approx. 23 yrs and Master by the age of about 30 yrs. The wage structure also varies from company to company.

The officers from this branch primarily look after the ship's navigation, loading/discharging of cargo and the general maintenance and administration of the ship. The officer joins in the rank of 3rd officer and is subsequently promoted to the rank of 2nd officer, Chief Officer and finally the Master of the ship. Off course, the promotions are subject to the individual obtaining requisite Certificate of Competency and his performance onboard the ship.

These are the officers who are qualified in Marine Engineering. They join as 5th Engineer and step by step, get promoted to 4th, 3rd, 2nd and Chief Engineer, subject to their passing the competency exams and performance onboard the ship. The Engineering department in addition to looking after the main engines, are also responsible for associated equipment like power generation equipment, cargo pumps and air - conditioning etc. The Chief Engineer is overall in charge of technical wing on board ship.

There are three categories of ratings- deck, engine room and saloon (Catering). Deck rating is responsible for cargo handling, mooring / unmooring and general maintenance of the ship. Similarly the engine room ratings assist the engineering officers in maintenance and operation of engines and associated equipment. The catering crew consists of Steward / Cooks and as the name suggests, they look after the catering and the house keeping.

In the modern day shipping with reduced manpower, thrust has come on combined deck and engine rating. For this DG Shipping has made it compulsory to run an integrated course for deck and engine ratings. The course is named as General Purpose Rating (G.P Rating). As per the directives of D.G. Shipping, separate deck and engine rating courses have been abolished with effect from 01st April 2003. G.P. Rating course is now mandatory for all aspirants wanting to join sea as deck or engine rating.

C.D.C. means a Continuous Discharge Certificate. It is also the Seafarer's Identity Document. The CDC is issued by the Shipping Master at Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai to the eligible candidates. All candidates completing any of the DG Shipping approved pre sea courses shall be eligible for the issuance of CDC. The CDC forms for such candidates shall be forwarded through their respective training Institute.

INDos means Indian National Database Of Seafarers. It is a computerized national database for quick reference by statutory authorities such as Flag State, Port State, Immigration and Employers etc. to prevent fraudulent issue of certificates. The database will include address, photographs, signature & telephone etc. of the individual. The INDos No. consist of eight alphanumeric characters. Henceforth, no seafarer with out INDos No. will be admitted to any course other than those more than three month pre-sea training course.

The advantage to seafarer will be that he would not need to carry original documents while training ashore. for eg. presently, a second mate has to carry all his original documents. Once he has the INDos certificate, he would not have to produce original document for admission to course anywhere in India. Further, in case of loss of original documents, INDos will help in getting re-issue of duplicate certificates. Not withstanding INDos, seafarers will still need to carry original documents while serving on board ship.

For further information Click the link "Course Offered" and "Training Calendar".