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  • Program Duration
    1 year
  • Admission Cycle
    Annual
  • Affiliation / Approval
    DG Shipping
  • Eligibility
    12th PCM

The Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) is a one-year pre-sea training program designed for students who aspire to build a career as Deck Officers in the Merchant Navy. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical training in navigation, seamanship, cargo operations, maritime safety, and shipboard responsibilities. Upon successful completion of the diploma, cadets join ships as Trainee Cadet Officers to complete their required sea service.

The course is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India. After completing twelve months of mandatory sea service and clearing the required examinations, candidates become eligible for the Second Mate’s Foreign-Going Certificate of Competency, awarded by D.G. Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. This certification enables them to serve as Navigating Officers on Merchant Navy ships worldwide.

Eligibility requires passing 10th and 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as separate subjects, securing the prescribed aggregate marks in PCM and at least 50% marks in English from a recognized board. Candidates must be between 17 and 25 years of age at the time of course commencement. Final selection is subject to a stringent medical examination conducted by a DGS-approved doctor as per prescribed maritime medical standards.

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  • RAJESH NS Ns
    RAJESH NS Ns
    3 weeks ago

    This institution is engaging in serious malpractice regarding its GP Rating course. They consistently admit eighty students despite being approved for an intake of only forty, leaving the excess students without a valid CDC. Many are given an 'Open CDC' instead, and are falsely told the course certification only becomes recognized after six months of additional sea time. I strongly advise avoiding this academy to protect your maritime career.

  • Esa Pala
    Esa Pala
    2 months ago

    Chennai

  • Latha E
    Latha E
    2 months ago

    My wish was to study Merchant Navy. This college was a good start for that. One of my wish to work in MARINE phase. I can highly recommend this college for all students who wants to start their career in marine side.

  • Aditya tiwari
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    Lakshmanan Lakshmanan
    3 months ago

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