Here is a good news to Indian youth to join Merchant Navy. The age limit is now twenty five to join pre sea courses.
The reason ? Here is an interesting news report from Live Mint which highlights:
- Presently Indian seafarers are about 82,000 including about 26,900 officers and 55,000 ratings.
- Every year, 15% of 1.18 million global seafarers quit seafaring profession to take up shore based jobs.
- Due to this, there is going to be an estimated global shortage of 27,000 marine officers by 2015 from the present shortage of about 10,000.
- Seafaring profession is no more attractive to Indian urban youth.
- Age limit is now increased to facilitate the youth from rural areas to join the seafaring profession.
- Unfortunately, the maritime education fee currently ranges from INR 2.5 lakh to 10 lakh, depending upon the course and the college, though education loans are available from banks.
As per Director General of Shipping, Training Circular No.19-TR(4)/2008 dated 7th August 2008, the maximum age limit is now upto 25 years for admission in the following pre-sea courses:
- 4 Years Marine Engineering Degree course
- B.Sc. (Nautical Science)
- B.S. (Nautical Technology)
- B.Sc (Maritime Science) – [Polyvalent]
- B.E.(Marine Technology)
- Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc Nautical Science. (IGNOU)
- Alternate Training Scheme
- Pre-sea Training for Mechanical Graduate Engineering (GME)
- Pre-sea Training for diploma holders (DME)
The Training Circular is effective from the academic year 2008-09 for all degree/diploma courses and from the date of issue of this circular for other pre-sea courses.
For more details about the Training Circular and for List of Training Institutes approved by D.G. Shipping, log on to Director General of Shipping.
News report from Live Mint is here.
Update: February 22, 2009
Based on reader comments, I have included the following:
1. Those who want to join the Indian Navy:
- log on to Indian Navy Career and Opportunities.
- To know the latest job opportunities in the Indian Navy, click here.
2. Merchant Marine Personality Evaluation (MMPE) test:
- is a psychological screening test for entry level candidates to join pre-sea officer courses introduced by DG Shipping.
- no preparation is necessary for this test.
- it is a multiple choice objective type question paper to be answered in a given time.
- the questions will be about a real life situation. you will have to select an appropriate answer for that.
- there is no right or wrong answer for these questions.
- there is no negative marking. the answers will be evaluated by a psychologist.
- read more about the test from DG Shipping.
3. Those who want to join Merchant Navy
- refer Marine Engineer career path 1
- refer Marine Engineer career path 2
- candidates with Electrical and Electronics Diploma/Degree: log on to AMET University.
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This is good news. This emphasis on age never made any sense. In fact I think the age limit should be relaxed further. People often want to change their careers mid-way and it will give them the opportunity.
Nita,
I agree.Imposing age limit for professional courses is not logical.Thanks for your response.
sir,
i want to know what is the minimum percentsge considered for admission in pre-sea training for diploma holder in mechanical engineers….if any body will plz reply me ,i willbe thankful
thanking u all
Wasim,
Welcome to MarineBuzz. Eligibility criteria for selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses is available at DG Shipping website in Training Circular 7/2005. Circular No.11-TR(21)/97 dated June 17, 2005.
For 2-year Marine Engineering course:
Pass Diploma in Mechanical /Marine/ Naval Architecture / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with minimum marks of 50% in final year and with minimum of 50% marks in English language at 10th, 12th std or Diploma exam.Link to DG Shipping website is http://www.dgshipping.com/
Thanks for your response.
i want to appear for g.p.rating course in merchant navy, so iwant to know that how much scope for enploynent?
Rcarol,
Welcome to MarineBuzz.There is always demand for shipping professionals. You have to make up your mind to adapt to sea life.Thanks for your response.
i wanna know about g.p. rating course.and tell me can bank provide education loan for this course.. my no. is 9320858189
Ankit singh,
Welcome to MarineBuzz.Regarding courses visit DG Shipping website- http://www.dgshipping.com/ Banks generally give educational loans for marine courses.For more details you have to approach the banks only. Thanks for your response.
i have done diploma in mechanical engineering,passing final year with 71%, i will be doing gpr rating course from ima chennai, what will be the duration to become officer or chief enginner of the merchant vessel, what will be the ranks wich i will get,apart from this i have also done three years ncc course from army wings passing b certificate in ‘A’ GRADE and c certificate in ‘C’grade. i will be thank full if u gide me to my road of sucess, thanking
Chetan,
Welcome to MarineBuzz. The required qualification for General Purpose Rating course is 10th Standard. As you have completed Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, I suggest you to do Pre-sea Training for diploma holders (DME)of two years. By doing this you can become a Marine Engineer Officer.Promotion to the level of Chief Engineer depends on your ability to qualify in higher examinations and required experience. Even educational loans are available from banks for this course.
Thanks for your response.
sir
i have heard that bsc grads now wont have to undergo 12 months pre sea and 18 months ship-board trng. instead they will be going thru 6 months pre sea and 12 months ship-board.
well i have just heard it and got the news frm few people who r going thru pre sea as if now. but i am not able to get it confirm from dg-shipping somehow.
ignou i believe doesnt play any role in this. just wondering if anybody else has any idea? will there be any other course for this or will it be a part of ignouu dns ; diploma in nautical science only.
i am not even sure if this is going to be implemented or not but make sense right?, coz wen someone already has a bsc what benefit is it going to have to have another 3 yrs bsc?.
guys plz put in ur valuable comments here and keep each other posted.
preparing for 30th exam, lets c . hoping for best for all.
any idea bout the nature of paper? will there be any negative marking/ and how much will the passing marks would be?., plz reply….
cheers……….
Achal Gupta,
Welcome to MarineBuzz. Only circulars in DG Shipping website can clarify your doubts.Also I have seen in the website ‘current news’ section about ” Draft Syllabus for Six Months Pre-Sea Course For Graduate entry deck cadets effect from 2008-2009″ The link is: http://www.dgshipping.com/dgship/final/draft_syllabus_graduate.doc
Are you talking about this course? Thanks for your response.
sir,i am a student of b.com 1year.so when i will appear
for merchant navy.what’s the total time duration of studies.in merchant navy minimum salary is what.waiting for ur reply. thanks…..
Mohammad Ali Baig,
Welcome to MarineBuzz. Doing B.Com., may not help you to join Merchant Navy. You visit http://admissionsindia.blogspot.com/2008/04/bsc-nautical-science-be-marine.html for more details. Thanks for your response.
hello sir,
i m doing ma mechanical engg degree. i will be completeting my degree in 2011,i just wanted to knw.. tht after doing gme course for one year wat post would i be getting..?nd wat would be my salary.. nd sir i wanted to know tht if i have completed ma engineering degree in 5 years.. would tht make a differance in my selection..?coz sir i have lost one year i got a year down…. as i was not well was suffering frm jaundis during the exm time..
Mayank,
Welcome to MarineBuzz.If you are doing Mechanical Engineering degree, then you have to undergo one year GME course.As you have lost one year due to medical reason, it should not matter if you are within the age limit.For more information, log on to http://www.indiastudychannel.com/forum/6370-Know-about-Merchant-Navy.aspx
Thanks for your response.
Hello sir,
I am a student in 12th standard taking (P,C,M). I want to join merchant navy as a deck cadet. What are the procedure and what are the features and the work?
Tenzing,
Welcome to MarineBuzz. You log on to http://iims.dgshipping.com/ for more details.Thanks for your response.
sir,
I am 3 years electrical engineering diploma holder.I wish to join as marine electrical officer on ship.What would i do…..?
Hello Guys ,
Please do checkout http://www.maidenvoyages.in for admissions in all courses for merchant navy & recruitment also. Moreover there are’nt any extra charges for counseling or admission procedures.
hello sir,
i m doing ma electrical and electronics engg degree. i will be completeting my degree in 2009,i want to knw that how i can join Merchant Navy(complete knowledge plz )…………..
sir plz reply
…………………THANKS…………………
old sailor,
i have engg degree in electrical, if i want to become a captain what i should do? what will be the training duration and how much salary i will be getting after completing this trng? what will be the training fees.
pls reply
Agnel Ron,Gurcharan Singh,Raj,
Welcome to MarineBuzz.
1.For career flow chart in Merchant Navy, log on to
http://www.himtmarine.com/PS-CareerBE-BTech-old.htm
http://www.himtmarine.com/PS-CareerBE-BTech-2.htm
http://www.maidenvoyages.in/career.html
2.Regarding salary: definitely salary will be more than your counterparts working on shore.
3.Regarding training fees: it depends on the training institute. Education Loans are available through banks. Training institutes will guide you for this.
4. Candidates with Electrical and Electronics Diploma/Degree: log on to
http://www.ametuniv.ac.in/coursemarineelect.htm
Dear Sir/Mam
I Julius Greg Dcunha, completed my graduation in BSC with physics, Mathematics, Chemistry as my major subjects. I am a Naval NCC ‘C’ certificate holder and attended All India Republic Day camp certified 2006. And now i would like to join Indian Navy, otherwise any defense, if not any government job. How should i apply to these jobs to get into government sector.
dear sir,
i aman doing btech. in mechanical engg. i complete my degree in 2010. i want to join merchant navy. please give me full information.
Dear Sir,
I am Rahul Waghle completed my Mechanical Engineering in 2008 right now iam working for an MNC. I am interested in joining merchant navy as Mechanical Engineer please suggest me how & where to apply. Also about the traning for GME whether it is necessary and how to join directly.
sir i have comleted 12th 2006. due to financialproblem i could not join any proffetional cources.but now i wantto join merchant navy which courses are available for me. my DOB is 13 july 1987.
1)how can a fresh electrical engineering graduate become a merchant navy officer??direct recruitment by a shipping company or after some course.plz specify the course and good institutes offering them.
2)can electrical officer become the chief engineer of the merchant navy vessel??if yes, how??what are the courses required(please mention stage by stage)??
plz plz plz reply….
…….thanks……..
Good Afteroon Sir,
I am currently pursuing Mechanical engg. i will complete my Mechanical Engg. in 2010.I have also completed a 4yr diploma course in mechanical Engg. all from Mumbai University. Wat r the courses tht i should undergo in order to join Merchant Navy n what are to procedures to join the same. i am completely fresher in this field n so if u can plz help me i would be really really thankful.
Thanking You
sir i passed my ssc 10th std with 72% in english my DOB
is 17 sept 1988 i want to do g.p rating course with IMA chennai can able to do education loan for g p rating course?
HELLO sir im m.chakratis finished diploma in elec electronic eng(deee).if any chance for working in ship i had . i wll be sincior at work .it my dreem to work in ship . if any cource required to work in , like g p rating cource i eger to do it . waiting for ur replay sir . thank you
hi waseem u need to have min 55% in mechanical engineering
can any one tell me what this Merchant Marine Personality Evaluation test is? how should one prepare for it?
Read my updates to know more.
Respecte Sir/Madam
I am a fresh Electrical Graduate from anna university and i shall be passing out by the mid of 2009 may i request for details about the vacancies for fresh candidate like me in ships and also if there are some training programmes for joining the ship like studying the firing course of what to do whan there is a fire on the ship and how much month it is and what is the couse fees . this is my mail 27tsesoj@gmail.com
i am B E(mech) graduate currently my age is 30, please suggest me can i take admission to the 1 year coures of merchant navy
Dear Sir,
I am yash saraswat completed my Mechanical Engineering in 2010. I am interested in joining merchant navy as Mechanical Engineer please suggest me how & where to apply. Also about the traning for GME whether it is necessary and how to join directly.
I m a marine engineer .can i switch to the deck side by the” graduate entry scheme for deck cadet” introduced by the dg in 2008.further when will it get implemented and which are the colleges conducting this course.
hoping for reply.
yours
anand patel
Sir, i am an engineering graduate in mechanical and my age is 26+ yrs ,i just wanted to know that whether i am eligible for GME course or not and if yes then please suggest a good college in which the course start at the earliest.i will be very thankful for this sct of kindness of yours.
sir i am doing diploma in electronics and communication.can i do marine course for diploma holders
hello dis jithin frm bangalore , i wannted to no de benefits of gp rating course, as i ve completed my pu in 2009, and no wether education loan is available in himt(chenai)..
Dear sir,
i m commerce graudtate student with 60% marks,
pls tel any scope in sea marchant for me. if yes pls tel me how can i apply for sea marchant courses
dear sir,
if i have completed G.M.E course after then i am placed ?
what diffculties i faced at that time.
The government and the merchant navy are cordially taken an important step to enhance the power of the water security of India by increasing the age limit to join merchant navy. As we all know that the main reason for the Mumbai attack was the lose security of the marine areas surrounded the Maharashtra. I am sure that the young generation is going to utilize this opportunity and come forwards to take part in the national security of the country.
sir i am a graduate of electronics and communication eng sir i want to know how can i join merchant navy as an engineer
Hello,
Sir, I am in B.E. Second Year MECHANICAL,I got 58.17% in 12th and 50% in PCM Can I Join MERCHANT NAVY? How Many Percentage Require in the FINAL Year of Degree?
Please Give Me Detail Information.
Thanking You
i have done diploma in mechanical engineering,passing final year with 68%, i had complete gp rating course from nusi goa, what will be the duration to become officer or chief enginner of the merchant vessel, what will be the ranks wich i will get? i will be thank full if u gide me to my road of sucess, thanking
sir ,i have diploma in mech engg passing out wiyh 71%,but there was no proper guide to me i had done gp rating course from international maritime academy,chennai.so what will be the duration to become officer. and confused because if i select engine side last rank will be fitter,or it is better to sail 24 months and give mate exams .but my back ground is engine side. sir please guide me because i dont want to waste my life doing work for least rank .please guide me.
thanking u
I have done GP rating on the basis of 10 th Std. I passed 12th Std Science overall percentage 47%, adn in PCM 37%
What is the sea service required for me to appear second mate
Thanks
hello sir i am a BE E&TC graduate. i want to join merchant navy , am i applicable to join merchant navy even if my branch is E&TC . plz sir let me know the solution , so that i can join merchant navy.also plz let me know the institutes which are providing trainings & also the expenses plz sir let me know with all these things
hello sir just wanted to know whether am i eligible for joining the merchant navy course.
i have passed my 10+2 exams in the year 2005.can get in to this field now at this moment.
sir, i had completed engg graduation in electronics and communication in 2009.and i want to join in marine side. i dont know which course i am doing for this? so tell me . also tell which institues offers this coures, and how much amout required for this courses.pls send me as early as possible. thank you sir.
i want know whether i’m elgible for marien engg. for DECK side, as my qualification is MCA,
but i’m very much interested to get into NAVAL side.
Will u pls send details for this. Tell me where will best training i can get…
i have completed my MCA 2008,…
and DOB is 15,July 1985.
tell me whether i’m eligible or not
for DECK side in marien engg.
plz mail me asap sir..
in 10th i have physics.
10+2 Maths ,physics,chemistry,
Bsc Computer and Electronic.
and MCA these are my qualification.
through out my acedamics i hav above 60%.
sir i have finished my diploma in mechanical engineering
in 2002
now i want to do a course in marine field
but i dont know how to use the diploma for marine
please tell me that how to use my diploma in mechanical engineering in marine
and my age is 27
what is the age limit and the qualification for nautical engineering
is there any use with my diploma in mechanical engineering for nautical engineering…?
and my age is 27
Dear sir/madam
i wanna know about g.p. rating course.and tell me can bank provide education loan for this course.if yes which bank
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am an Information Technology Engineer, and currently working with a SW MNC, I am looking forward to change my career path and join Merchant Navy.
Kindly suggest me the best possible option available.
Thanks in advance.
regards
Yogesh
sir i have completed my b-tech in 2004 65.36% in mechanical engg.after that i have completed my m-tech in C.I.M 71.6 %.. i want to join merchant navy …is there any way….please reply
Sir,
I am Presently doing my Graduation course in electronic and I would like to Join.
Please, let me know the percentage required for the admission and also the admission fees.
Please reply…
i have completed my MCA 2008,…
and DOB is 12,January 1982.
tell me whether i’m eligible or not
for DECK side in marien engg.
plz mail me asap sir..
in 10th i have physics.
10+2 Maths ,physics,chemistry,
Bsc Computer science.
and MCA these are my qualification.
Dear Sir,
I have completed +2(Science) and Bsc. Maths, now mt present age is 22 yrs. also in my +2 course PCM subject percentage was 63% but i have not acquired 50% marks in my BSc (Maths) course.
Kindly let us know the am i eligible for doing the Diploma in Nautical Science through National Matime University, Chennai.According to the latest juidgement by the DG shipping terms that candidates who are having either +2 or Bsc qualified can do this above named course .
Kindly send me relevant information for me qualified as do this course.
I hope you will arrange the needful.
With Best Regards,
JOJO.PP
sir,i have finished g.p. rating and obtained cdc.is ther any possible me to join off shore oil rig job.
Dear sir /madam
I have completed my mechanical engineering with 65 %. I want to join merchant navy . My age is 22 yrs . Kindly tell me the procedure to join and the eligibility criteria and when the course will start.
sir i am pursuing mca 5th sem right know and i want to join merchant navy so please tell me about optionand my age is 25
Sir,
I was a Deck sailor (home trade) and hold a valid CDC issued by the DG shiping. However this is in the year 1986.
I was working with SCI and had a promising career. But due to some personnal reasons had to quit shipping in the year 1989. Because of Home trade sailing I could not accumulate enough seatime to appear for my exams (II mate).
Iam 49 now. Please tell me what chances do I have in the shipping as I would like to sail again. could I achive any certificates…
please understand my dilema when I see my CDC and regret the day I decided to quit.
Respected Sir,
I am mechanical engineering final year student .I should complete my BE in age 25 years 5 months . sir kindly send me the information shall i join the merchant navy and if yes then what i procedure to join that.
Respected Sir,
My name is Tarun.I am completely from a commerce background.But I want to join Merchant Navy.I have seen that some colleges are providing the Deck Cadet course for the students who are from commerce stream also.I have also joined one but I would like to know that it would be better for me or not in future and also I will be eligible to give the second mate exams after 18months of onboard training or not.Because I am not that strong in Mathematics.Also sir can I join the G.P rating course.Can I give 2nd mate exams after completing the G.P rating.Please provide me full details.I am in big time confusion.I will be thankful to you.
sir,i will complete my B.Tech in mech in 2010.i want to join merchant navy.what is the procedure to join?please reply..
Respected Sir,
My name is Suresh Patel. I am 26 years old. I am a Post Graduate student of Computer Science form Mumbai University(2008). I am interested for joining Merchant Navy. But I am not getting any link for how to join this line. So is there any way to join Merchant Navy for me? Please help me regarding this topic. I also want know that is how can I prepare CDC ? or is it possible for me to join the merchant navy?
Please reply.
Thanking You
From
Suresh Patel
Dear all please provide me the information regarding the working procedure /working pattern on an oil rig for a engineer post / chief engineer post ? what type of work required for these posts,what kind of machineries ther were used ? and what are the safety procedures…
Respected sir,
I have passed my MEO CLASS II examination in 1997, since then i am working in foreign going ships as second engineer,due to personal reasons i am unable to write my CLASS I examination. Now the examination system has changed i have to do New CLASS II examination before appearing for CLASS I examination, why is it so?, Can u please tell me weather i can continue sailing as second engineer with my old CLASS II certificate, how long will this certificate will be valid. I have already done two renewal of my certificate, please guide me.
sir,
i have completed diploma in electronics & communication am i eligible for marine engineering if yes than in which institute should i try & plz enlighten toward admission procedure
Hello,
Sir, I HAVE DOWN B.E. MECHANICAL, Can I Join MERCHANT NAVY?
Please Give Me Detail Information.
Thanking You
sir,
i have completed diploma in electronics & communication am i eligible for marine engineering if yes than in which institute should i try & plz enlighten toward admission procedure and what cource shoud i do for that
thank u
sir,
I wrote the I.m.u C.e.t exam to join in diploma in nautical science. I passed the exam but i didnt get the rank card and seat. So, please tell me any chance to join in other colleges.If there is any other colleges give me the details
Dear sir .
My name is ram an i am profeshnal downloder my age 25.3 month sir i am relly very intersted for marchant navy please guide me how build my career in marchant navy
respected sir
my qualification is b tech in mechanical. please send me list of collage for gme course other thing i want the course start before july
respected sir
my qualification is BE in mechanical. please send me list of collage for gme course other thing i want the course start before july
respected sir
my qualification is BE in mechanical. please send me list of collage for gme course other thing i want the course start before july.sir i received not true answer.
Hello sir,
I have passed 12th with aggregate of 54% in PCM and 64 marks in English subject.I am intrested in making career in the field of Marine.I want to know for which course i should go.For 1 year Deck cadet course or GP rating Course? Am i eligible for deck cadet course?Please let me know sir?Thanks…
what is age limit for join in merchantnavy tell me briefly minum and maximum age and also give me contact number please
thank u ,
sir /madam
Sir, i am in 3rd year of B.tech Mechanical programme and i want to do GME course after the completion of my degree.
Can i know the various institutes and the fee structure for this course and the opportunity after the completion of this course.
Thank u
dear sir,
i am jesu micheal kingon.i have completed I.T.I fitter coures(2years).i just want to know that is there any possiblity to get cdc.because i would like to join in merchant navy.please let me know.i am waiting for your reply.
sir,
i have completed my BE mechanical with 64%
now i want to join merchant navy. what is the procedure for joining the same.
thanks.
Sir I am an Computer Science graduate wanted to join merchant navy as an officer. Kindly guide me whether i am eligible for the same
Thanks and Regards.
Hello Sir,
I am going to answer Indian Maritime University CET Exam on 19/06/10, I want to know if there is any negative marking for incorrect answers.
Thankyou,
Soaif
you better pursue some maritime logistics/ shipping logistics/sea trade management course after your graduation, though they cant guarantee you a travel in ship everytime still, you will have your chances to enjoy the high seas.
Sir’
I have completed B.E electronics and communication.now I am 25 years old.I would like to join merchant navy.which course is suitable for my qualification?
what are the age limit for diploma in nautical science?
Sir,
now i m a dee 3rd year appearing student. I want to appear a on job training exam of your navy. How i will apply for this? Pls reply me.
Thanking u
Sir my age is nw 25years nd i want to do pre-sea treaining course g.p.rating bt problem is this 3rd dec.2010 im 26years so its possible to i do the course ples sir reply.