GP Rating – T.S Rahaman

Course Highlights

• Program Duration
  6 months
• Admission Cycle
  Annual
• Affiliation / Approval
  DG Shipping
• Eligibility
  10th, ITI

The Pre-Sea General Purpose Rating (GPR) Training Course is a six-month foundational programme designed to prepare candidates for entry-level roles in the merchant navy, particularly in deck and engine room departments. The course provides essential theoretical knowledge and practical training in basic seamanship, cargo handling, navigation assistance, engine maintenance, and overall ship operations. A strong emphasis is placed on maritime safety, including firefighting, first aid, personal survival techniques, emergency procedures, and compliance with international safety regulations. With a course fee of ₹2,65,000, it aims to make candidates job-ready and enhance their employment opportunities on various vessels such as cargo ships, tankers, and passenger ships. After gaining sea experience, candidates can progress to higher ranks like able seaman or bosun and even move towards officer-level positions through further education and certification. Eligibility includes passing 10th, 12th, or a 2-year ITI course with minimum required marks in aggregate and English, meeting the age criteria of 17½ to 25 years, fulfilling prescribed eyesight standards with normal colour vision, and obtaining medical fitness certification from a DG Shipping-approved doctor.

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