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Pre-Sea Program

General Purpose Rating (GP Rating)

A 6-month residential program that trains candidates in deck and engine room tasks, preparing them for roles as seafarers aboard merchant vessels.

Fees

₹3,00,000

Duration

Duration

6 months

Fees

Fees

₹3,00,000

Approval

Approval

Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India

Course Overview

Course Details

This course provides comprehensive training in seamanship, cargo handling, maintenance work on deck, operation and maintenance of machinery, swimming, physical drills, workshop training, rope and mast climbing, lifesaving appliances usage, fire fighting exercises, and ship visits. It prepares candidates for roles such as Ordinary Seaman, Wiper, and further progression to Able Seaman or Motorman.

Program Features IconKey Program Features

    • D.G. Shipping approved curriculum
    • Hands-on training in deck and engine operations
    • Experienced faculty with industry background
    • On-campus workshops and practical training
    • Structured career progression path

Program Features IconLearning Outcomes

    • Proficiency in deck and engine room operations
    • Understanding of maritime safety and regulations
    • Readiness for onboard responsibilities as a GP Rating

Required documents IconRequired Documents

    • Certificate of Medical Fitness
    • Passport
Program Features Icon
Document Submission

Upload documents during application or via your student profile after enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Program Features IconKey Program Features

Pass in 10th Standard from a recognized Board with Science and Mathematics as subjects.

Minimum Marks:

  • 40% aggregate in the 10th Standard
  • 40% marks in English in 10th or 12th Standard

Note:

Candidates must be medically fit as per DG Shipping standards. A valid passport is mandatory.

Program Features IconAge Limit

Minimum Age Limit: 17.5

Maximum Age Limit:

Male:

General - 25 years
OBC (NCL) - 28 years
SC/ST - 30 years

Female:

General - 27 years
OBC (NCL) - 30 years
SC/ST - 32 years

Note:

The reference date for calculation of the age will be 2025-08-01.

Program Features IconMedical Examination

Eye-Sight:

Unaided vision of 6/6 in both eyes; no visual aids permitted.

Eye Health:

Normal color vision; no squint or eye disease.

Physical Fitness:

Candidates must meet the physical standards as per M.S. Medical Examination of Seafarers Rules, 2000.

Admission Process

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Program Structure

6 months of residential pre-sea training Training includes seamanship, cargo handling, maintenance work on deck, operation and maintenance of machinery, swimming, physical drills, workshop training, rope and mast climbing, lifesaving appliances usage, fire fighting exercises, and ship visits

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