About The Course :-
This course will lead the candidates to become the Captain of the ship. Captain of the ship is also referred as Master mariner. On successful completion of this pre-sea training, the candidates are eligible to become nautical Deck Cadets on board a ship. The leading international shipping companies are regularly conducting campus interviews at our Academy for the job placement. Our Academy has achieved 100% placement record for our cadets.This course consists of six semesters. The B.Sc (Nautical Science) degree will be awarded by the University and Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India on the successful completion of three years duration, the cadets will be joining as the Trainee Navigating Officer Cadet on board ship. They will have to obtain 12 months sea experience. On completion of 12 months sea experience, they will be promoted directly as SECOND OFFICER without any further examinations. With further sea service & exams, they will be promoted to Chief Officer and then becoming Captain of the ship.
Should not more than 25 years. The age limit is relaxable by 2 years in case of female candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
Physical and Medical Standards :-
Medically fit as per the standards set by Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules, 2000 as
amended from time to time.
Eye-sight :-
6/6 in each eye without visual aids. Normal colour vision. Candidates may have to undergo a
full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) before being finally
selected for the programme.
Career Prospects :-
Colleges Conducting The Course :-
This course will lead the candidates to become the Captain of the ship. Captain of the ship is also referred as Master mariner. On successful completion of this pre-sea training, the candidates are eligible to become nautical Deck Cadets on board a ship. The leading international shipping companies are regularly conducting campus interviews at our Academy for the job placement. Our Academy has achieved 100% placement record for our cadets.This course consists of six semesters. The B.Sc (Nautical Science) degree will be awarded by the University and Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India on the successful completion of three years duration, the cadets will be joining as the Trainee Navigating Officer Cadet on board ship. They will have to obtain 12 months sea experience. On completion of 12 months sea experience, they will be promoted directly as SECOND OFFICER without any further examinations. With further sea service & exams, they will be promoted to Chief Officer and then becoming Captain of the ship.
Educational Qualifications :-
Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% and with 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th std exam.
Age Limit :-
Physical and Medical Standards :-
Medically fit as per the standards set by Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules, 2000 as
amended from time to time.
Eye-sight :-
6/6 in each eye without visual aids. Normal colour vision. Candidates may have to undergo a
full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) before being finally
selected for the programme.
Career Prospects :-
Colleges Conducting The Course :-
- Indian Centre for Advancement of Research & Education, Haldia
- Institute of Technology & Marine Engineering, Kolkata
- Academy of Maritime Education & Training, Chennai
- Southern Academy of Maritme Studies, Chennai
- Vel’s Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai
- Coimbatore Marine College
- T.S. Chanakya, Navi Mumbai [Admission is through IIT-GEE]
- T.S. Rahaman, Navi Mumbai
- International Maritime Academy, Chennai
- B.P. Marine Academy, Panvel
- Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training, Pune
- Seacom Maritime College, Kolkata
- HIMT College, Kanchipuram, TN
- GKM college of Engineering and Technology
How To Apply :-
Currently the admission to the above course for February Batch is over pls refer to this site for further updates
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