About Course

GP Rating is a Six months Pre-Sea Training Program approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The training comprises of theoretical and Practical study of General Ship Knowledge and Marine Engineering Knowledge which gives the successful trainees an opportunity to join the merchant shipping in the Deck or Engineering Department as a Trainee GP Rating.

On successful completion of this course, the candidates will be eligible to join in Indian/Foreign Shipping companies as a Deck/Engine crew. With further sea service, they would be promoted as Motorman/Oil man, Fitter, Deck serang, Able-Bodied Seamen, Bosun. They can also be promoted to officer level with certain service and qualification requirements on passing the examinations conducted by DGS.

Those candidates who want to pursue a career in Merchant Navy as soon as passing 10thStandard can join GP Rating course . These courses help the candidates to pursue the career in Merchant Navy and help in financial growth after 6 months of Pre-sea training.

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

• Option 1 : 10th Standard pass from government recognized board with subjects English, Mathematics & Science with 40 % aggregate. English 40% in 10th / 12th
• Option 2 : 12th Standard (any stream) pass from government recognized board with 40 % aggregate. English 40% at 10th or 12th but with subjects English, Mathematics & Science at 10th.
• Option 3 : Pass in 2-year ITI course (Fitter / Machinist / Mechanic / Welder / Turner) approved by DVET / NCVT; with minimum 40% aggregate marks in the final year of ITI & minimum 40% in English in 10th / 12th.
• Age limit: Maximum age limit is 25 years at the time of commencement of the course.
• Medical standards: Should be physically fit for sea and should meet the medical standards laid by the Director General of shipping.
• Eyesight/Vision: Use of corrective lenses for eyesight is permitted but the maximum permissible limits, at entry, are 6/6 in each eye . Color blindness is not permitted.

Fees and Funding

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