The GP Rating (General Purpose Rating) is a six-month Pre-Sea Training Program approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. This course provides both theoretical and practical training in General Ship Knowledge and Marine Engineering Knowledge. After successful completion, trainees can join the Merchant Navy as Trainee GP Ratings in either the Deck or Engine Department. They assist in seamanship duties, cargo handling, deck maintenance, machinery operation, and basic engine room tasks onboard ships.
For 10th standard pass candidates, eligibility requires a minimum of 40% aggregate marks with Science and Mathematics as subjects, along with at least 40% marks in English. The qualification must be from a recognized board. Alternatively, candidates who have completed a two-year ITI course from a government-approved institute with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the final year are also eligible. ITI trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Turner, Welder, Motor Mechanic, and related technical fields are accepted, along with 40% marks in English in 10th standard.
Candidates must meet strict medical standards, including unaided vision of 6/6, no color blindness (tested through the Ishihara Chart), and overall physical fitness certified by a DG Shipping-approved doctor as per Merchant Shipping Medical Rules.
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in the last weekMuhammed Firoz
in the last weekArbaj Ali
in the last weekMyself Arbaj Ali completed my Gp rating batch 97 from himt college ,pre sea campus, kalpakkam i am very much thankful my college who gave me an opportunity to take up MOLMI shipping company interview Today i am shortlisted to join molmi shipping company as a (engine rating) I sincerely thank my college CEO DR.Sanjeev s vakil who has changed my life by getting placed I thank my beloved principal capt.Anand sir who always mentored and trained us for this placement My thanks to capt.Ravindran,capt.vishal,capt.munuswamy raja for their constant training and orals Big thanks to Mr Jayachandran sir and Mr Venu Gopal sir who gave their hard efforts to train us both academically and Practically.I would like to mention special thanks to Uma Mam who always encouraged to do my best in my interview and to update all our details. Thanks to Jerome sir for doing our best Thanks to all my instructors, Warden and admin team.... Thank you HIMT College for what iam today ...
Vipul Suryavanshi
in the last weekAs a GP candidate, I would like to sincerely thank you for the campus placement opportunity to molami shipping company.Thanks for all the support and guidance provided by the staff. Jc Sir , Venugopal sir , Capt Ravindra sir, Capt vishal sir, Uma Mam.Faculty members are knowledgeable, encouraging, and always ready to help. Work hard, stay disciplined, best to make the college proud.
Suthicks Sami
in the last weekMyself suthiksh sami completed my Gp rating batch 97 from himt college ,pre sea campus, kalpakkam i am very much thankful my college who gave me an opportunity to take up MOLMI shipping company interview Today i am shortlisted to join molmi shipping company as a (engine rating) I sincerely thank my college CEO DR.Sanjeev s vakil who has changed my life by getting placed I thank my beloved principal capt.Anand sir who always mentored and trained us for this placement My thanks to capt.Ravindran,capt.vishal,capt.munuswamy raja for their constant training and orals Big thanks to Mr Jayachandran sir and Mr Venu Gopal sir who gave their hard efforts to train us both academically and Practically.I would like to mention special thanks to Uma Mam who always encouraged to do my best in my interview and to update all our details. Thanks to Jerome sir for doing our best Thanks to all my instructors, Warden and admin team.... Thank you HIMT College for what iam today ...