Courses Offered
The academy runs six courses covering the two entry routes into the Merchant Navy — the ratings route and the officer route — plus the mandatory safety training every seafarer must hold before joining a vessel.
Eligibility below is indicative. Final eligibility, medical standards and course fees are confirmed by the admissions office at the time of admission. Please call +91-98384-00444 to confirm before you make travel arrangements.
| S.No | Course | Minimum Qualification | Age | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deck Rating Course | 10th Pass from a recognised board | 17 – 25 years | Ratings |
| 2 | Engine Rating Course | 10th Pass from a recognised board | 17 – 25 years | Ratings |
| 3 | GP Rating | 10th Pass with Maths & Science | 17 – 25 years | Ratings |
| 4 | Basic Safety Training | Open to all candidates joining a vessel | 18 years and above | Mandatory STCW |
| 5 | Seaman Certificate | 10th Pass from a recognised board | 17 – 30 years | Certification |
| 6 | Diploma in Nautical Science | 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Maths | 17 – 25 years | Officer cadre |
Course Details
Deck Rating Course
Prepares candidates for entry-level deck crew roles. Covers seamanship, navigation watch duties, mooring operations, cargo handling and shipboard safety. Deck ratings work under the deck officers and are the starting point of the deck career path.
Engine Rating Course
Prepares candidates for the engine room. Covers machinery watchkeeping, routine maintenance, workshop practice and engine room safety. Suited to candidates with a mechanical or technical inclination.
GP Rating (General Purpose Rating)
The most common entry route into the Merchant Navy for ratings. Combines deck and engine training so the candidate can be deployed in either department, which makes placement easier.
Basic Safety Training (STCW)
The four mandatory STCW modules every seafarer must hold before joining a vessel: personal survival techniques, fire prevention and firefighting, elementary first aid, and personal safety and social responsibility.
Seaman Certificate
Documentation and certification support for candidates preparing to join a vessel, including guidance on INDoS number, CDC and passport formalities.
Diploma in Nautical Science
The academic route towards a deck officer career, for candidates with a Physics, Chemistry and Maths background at 12th standard. Longer and more demanding than the ratings courses, with a correspondingly higher career ceiling.
Documents Required at Admission
- Printed acknowledgement slip of the online application.
- Proof of date of birth — 10th class certificate or equivalent.
- Educational certificates and mark sheets for the qualification claimed.
- Caste / category certificate, where a category other than General is claimed.
- Aadhaar card and one additional photo identity document.
- Passport, if already issued.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Medical fitness certificate, where required for the course.