Course Highlights
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Program Duration6 months
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Admission CycleAnnual
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Affiliation / ApprovalDG Shipping
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Eligibility10th, ITI
The General Purpose Rating (GP Rating) is a 6-month Pre-Sea Training program followed by 6 months of Structured Shipboard Training. It prepares candidates to work in both Deck and Engine departments of merchant ships. GP Ratings are trained in seamanship, maintenance, cargo handling support, and engine room assistance. Depending on company requirements, they may serve in either department.
After completing 6 months onboard training and obtaining the Certificate of Watchkeeping (COW), candidates are promoted to Ordinary Seaman (OS) or Wiper. After completing 18 months of sea service and earning the Certificate of Proficiency (COP), they can advance to the rank of Able Seaman (AB) or Oiler.
Eligibility includes minimum 40% in 10th standard with Science and Mathematics, 40% in English, along with either a 2-year ITI (relevant trade) with 50% marks or a recognized Diploma/Degree. Candidates must meet medical fitness standards as per STCW regulations.
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Viraf Chichgar
2 weeks agoSIMTI retains it's high standards of infrastructure matched with dedicated team of faculty and support team. It remains a top quality pre - sea campus for merchant navy aspirants
Nikhil Sati
2 weeks agoDNS for the 2026 batch is really bad. In the interview, they are asking very poor questions that are not related to shipping, and they are only asking for 2 minutes. They don’t understand that candidates are coming from far away places. Fleet and Anglo are much better than this or that is my review
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