Courses for Career in Merchant Navy

Career in Merchant Navy can be pursued either as an officer or a rating in mainly two specialized fields, i.e. Marine Engineering and Nautical (deck). To become a seafarer, following streams of entries (Pre-Sea courses) are available to Indian citizens in the Government as well as in private training institutions (recognized and approved by Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping) Officers:-

3 year degree course in Nautical Science for (10+2) students.
4 year degree course in Marine Engineering for (10+2) students
2 year course for Diploma Holders
1 year course for Graduate Mechanical Engineers
3 month course for Deck Cadets for (10+2) students
Rating (Entry standard Xth)
4 month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose (GP) rating
3 month Pre-Sea Course for Deck rating
3 month Pre-Sea Course for Engine rating
4 month Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating

In addition, a candidate can join as utility hand or Petty Officers (Fitters) after completing 4 Basic Courses, i.e. FPFF, EFA, PSSR and PST Government Training Institute There are four Government Training Institutes providing Pre-Sea and Post-Sea training of international standard

• Training Ship Chanakya, Navi Mumbai
• Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata
• Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai
• Lal Bahadur Shastri College of advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai


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