Career @ Sea
The ‘Ship’s Master’ is in charge of the ship. The Nautical (Deck) Department, Engineering Department & Catering Department are shown in the chart below. A deck officer starts his career as a TNOC (Cadet), rising to Captain (Ship’s Master). An engine officer begins as a Junior Engineer,rising to the Chief Engineer. Promotions are subject to the candidate completing “sea-time”, vacancies arising, and passing the competency certificate examination. -Master- Nautical DeptCatering DeptEngineering Dept Chief OfficerSaloon RatingsChief Engineer 2nd Officer-2nd Engineer 3rd Officer-3rd Engineer TNOC (Cadets)-4th Engineer Deck Ratings-Junior Engineers --Engine Ratings Joining the Merchant Navy You can work on Direct Contract with SCI:
The ‘Ship’s Master’ is in charge of the ship. The Nautical (Deck) Department, Engineering Department & Catering Department are shown in the chart below. A deck officer starts his career as a TNOC (Cadet), rising to Captain (Ship’s Master). An engine officer begins as a Junior Engineer,rising to the Chief Engineer. Promotions are subject to the candidate completing “sea-time”, vacancies arising, and passing the competency certificate examination. -Master- Nautical DeptCatering DeptEngineering Dept Chief OfficerSaloon RatingsChief Engineer 2nd Officer-2nd Engineer 3rd Officer-3rd Engineer TNOC (Cadets)-4th Engineer Deck Ratings-Junior Engineers --Engine Ratings Joining the Merchant Navy You can work on Direct Contract with SCI:
Alternative 1 Candidates with 10+2 (PCM), age up to 25 years, appear for IIT/JEE. Success in IIT/JEE, permits candidates to be selected and they can do either: a) Nautical Officer – 3 year B.Sc. (Natural Sciences). The candidate should be physically fit (as per Merchant Shipping Rules) 6/6 vision, unimpaired color vision.
b) Engineer Officer – 4 year Marine Engineering degree course. Candidate should be physically fit as per Merchant Shipping Rules.
On successful completion of training they apply to join a shipping company. Shipping companies also approach candidates while under training and recruit them directly. Alternative 2: One Year IMU Pre-sea course
b) Engineer Officer – 4 year Marine Engineering degree course. Candidate should be physically fit as per Merchant Shipping Rules.
On successful completion of training they apply to join a shipping company. Shipping companies also approach candidates while under training and recruit them directly. Alternative 2: One Year IMU Pre-sea course
a) Nautical Officer - The candidate should be physically fit (as per the Merchant Shipping (MS) Rules). Eligibility 10+2 (PCM) 55% and English 50%, should qualify in the IMU entrance exam, or B.Sc. (PCM) 50%, or BE age 25 years with 6/6 vision in both eyes & unimpaired colour vision. Age relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST category applicants and 2 years for girl cadets. Approved one year Pre-Sea training is provided before posting them on board the ship. Please consult www.nipm.tn.nic.in/or contact info@imu.co.in for further details.
b) Engineer Officers - For Junior Marine Engineers, SCI recruits B.E (Mechanical/Naval Architecture). Please consult the specific advertisements for eligibility criteria for direct recruitment. Advertisements appear in national newspapers as and when the company requires personnel. In this respect, please contact:
The Executive Director, Fleet Personnel Department, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., Shipping House, 245, Madame Cama Road, Mumbai 400021.
Ratings: One may choose to join the sea career as a rating.Eligibility:Deck Rating: 10th/SSC, 18-25 Years. Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (M.S.) Rules. Eye Sight 6/6, with color vision.Engine Rating: 10th/SSC, 18-25 years. Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (M.S.) Rules.General Purpose (GP) Rating Course: (For deck/engine): 10th / SSC, 18-25 years. Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (M.S.) Rules. Eye Sight 6/6, with color vision.Saloon Rating Course: SSC. Age limits: 18 to 25 years. Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping Rules.
Rating Training is carried out at MTI as and when required and at various institutes in the country. Kindly also refer to the Directorate General of Shipping website for details: www.dgshipping.com Our Maritime Training Institute (MTI) at Powai conducts National and International Shipping related Seminars/Conferences/Workshops on a continuous basis.
In addition to these, we also conduct the following courses: Courses conducted at the Maritime Training InstituteDuration Days IMU Pre Sea Course1 Year General Shipping Management10 Finance Management in Shipping8 Management Development Programme6 Containerized Shipping Management10 Practical Aspects of Chartering10 Cost Control in Shipping Management8 Risk Management & Marine Insurance6 Tanker Chartering & Operation6 Pre Sea Course (GP Ratings) plus STCW package6 months Advanced Fire Fighting6 Seamen's Package11 Proficiency in Elementary First Aid2 Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention3 Personal Survival Techniques3 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities3 Passenger Ship Familiarization2½ Proficiency in Medical First Aid4 Medical Care10 GMDSS GOC11 Days + 2 Exam Days Specialized Training Programme on Liquefied Gas Tanker Operation11 Specialized Training Programme on Oil Tanker Operation11 Oil Tanker Familiarization5 Chemical Tanker Familiarization5 Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization5 ISM & STCW Familiarization4 Ship Security Officers2½ Training for Trainers and Assessors12 Training for Instructors (General)5 Training for Instructors (Marine Engineering)5 Marine Hydraulics (Advanced)6 Refresher Course on Marine Electronics & Pneumatics6 Marine Instrumentation & Control Systems12 Advanced Fire Fighting Upgradation1 Basic Upgradation1 Passenger Ship Safety5 IMDG3
For details, contact:The Booking Office Maritime Training Institute
52C A.S Marg, PowaiMumbai 400072Tel: 25700538Fax: 25700338
