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For Navigators (Deck Cadets)

B.Sc. Nautical Science offered by Indian Maritime University

COURSE STRUCTURE

1 Year at SMA
18 Months on board training (with DLP)
4 Months Second Mate Functions

CAREER FlOW CHART

10+2 with PCM 55% aggregate & 50% in

English at either in 10^th or 12th

12 month two semester Programme along

with mandatory 4 STCW courses at SMA

Awarded of Diploma in Nautical Science

by IMU

18 months on-board training comprising semester 3,4 &5 (DLP)

along with correspondence course with IMU

4 months Post-sea training at any recognized institute

followed with examination by MMD

Award of 2^nd Mate COC by

Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India

Award of B.Sc (Nautical Science degree by IMU

18 months approved sea service as officer

in-charge Navigation Watch

Preparatory as per A-II/2 for 6 months plus Radar & ARPA at

Management level, Search & Rescue Training,

Carriage of dangerous cargoes, Medical care & Quality Standards

Followed by Written & Oral Examination)

Certification as First Mate (F.G)

18 months sea services as Officer In-charge

of Navigation Watch

Ship Management Course Ship handling / maneuvering

This course ultimately leads one to be a Captain of a ship, after further sea service and examinations.

A) B.Sc. (Nautical Science) awarded by IMU

Joint venture Course (DG Shipping & IMU

The above program is joint venture of DG Shipping & Indian Maritime University. This training provides a school (10+2) ('A' Level) pass out student a sure path to become a qualified Deck Officer.

The candidate undergoes a 12 months two semester residential Pre-sea training at Sailors Maritime Academy where apart from the academics he will undergo practical training in navigation seamanship apart from familiarizing him with various aspects in workshop comprising of Carpentry, Plumbing, Machine Shop, Electrical Shop and Hot-work. Also required to Mandatory STCW course as required for seafarers. On successful completion of the semester 1 & 2 Diploma in Nautical Science being awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University (Indian Maritime University).

On completion of the pre-sea training he undertake the sea phase comprising of 18 months comprising semester 3,4, & 5 of on board ship residential training along with Distance Learning Programme course with Indian Maritime University. On successful completion of Phase 2 (semester 3, 4 & 5) Indian Maritime University will awarded the trainee with Advance Diploma in Nautical Science.

After obtaining Advance Diploma in Nautical Science, Trainee required to undergo 4 months post sea training in any training institute (2 Mate Function). On successful completion of the training & passing the exam he will be awarded Certificate of Competency by Director General of Shipping and B.Sc. Degree in (Nautical Science) by Indian Maritime University.

Eligibility : 12th or Intermediate with an average percentage of 55% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics(aggregate) or B.Sc Graduates with 55% marks in the final year and 50% marks in English at 12th or 10th level is must should be fluent in written and spoken English. B.E graduates are also eligible.

Age : Not exceeding 25 years on the date of commencement of training.

Medical Fitness : Medically fit with eyesight 6/6 without external aids. No colour blindness.

FEES STRUCTURE

To be paid at the time of Admission : Rs. 2,75,000/-

IMU fees to be paid at the time of admission : Rs. 37,500/-

To be paid within 3 months from

the commencement of course : Rs. 87,500/-

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: Rs. 4, 00,000/-

Directly sponsored candidates by shipping companies are also admitted.

Course Commencement : August and February every year.