The six months General Purpose Rating (GP Rating) approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (Government of India). 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. This course is strictly residential. Course commences on Every year Jan and July Month.
In a merchant cargo ship, there are mainly two departments, Deck department and Engine department. In both the departments, crew are required to work under the supervision of officers. They are called GP ratings (General purpose rating). There is also third department called saloon department which comprises of cooks and a stewards.
After 10th pass, one can join a 6 months course course for G.P. rating. very few number of vacancies arise every year and there are many institutes conducting this course. I have seen people who haven't got job two years after doing this course. Hence I would like to caution you before you take admission for this course.
To join as GP rating in merchant navy, you are required to undergo 6 months pre-sea course from D/G shipping approved institute.
3.1) Minimum Academic Qualification Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 10th Standard from a recognized Board with Science, Mathematic as subjects and with minimum 40% marks in English language either in 10th , 12th or diploma/degree exam.
3.2) Maximum age limit – Between 17.5 to 25 years. 3.3) Physical and Medical Standards: Medically fit as per the standards set by Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules.
3.5) Selection by Shipping Companies You have to apply directly to individual shipping companies after completion of the course. If You are a Dalian student, then you have almost 100% chances of getting selected prior completion of the course.
4.1 Minimum Academic Qualification Pass in 2-Year I.T.I. course from Govt. Approved Institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks in final year and minimum 40% marks in English at 10th or 12th or diploma/degree exam.
4.2 Maximum age limit –Between 17.5 to 25 years.
