Deck Rating
Pre-sea training (Deck-Rating):
The training program is designed for the candidates who are desirous of perusing a career in the Deck category in merchant shipping and ought to become Deck officers or Navigation officers.
Eligibility:
- 10th,12th pass (Art/ Commerce/ Science) from recognized board.
- English should have been one of the subjects
- Medically fit (+ or – 2.5 eye vision is acceptable) without color blindness.
- Age: 17.5 to 28 years
Course Outline
Introduction to the shipping industry, Familiarization with deck department of the ship, Deck safety, Navigation, Metrology, Watchkeeping duties, Search & Rescue operations, Flag Signals & codes, Life-saving appliances, Survival at Sea, Swimming, Personality development, English & Computer etc.
Certificates Provided
- Student after successfully accomplishing the training the program will be awarded the course certificate, by the academy approved by Director-General of Shipping, Ministry of Surface, and Transport Govt. of India. In inclusion to the above candidate will also receive INDOS and INDIAN CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
- Further sea experience & passing exam, Chief Officer [Sal: 3000$ – 5000$]
- After 36 months of sea experience & passing 2nd mate exam, 2nd Officer [Sal: 2500$ – 3000$]
- 18-month sea experience, Promoted as Deck Officer / 3rd Officer [Sal: 1500$ – 2500$]
- 12 months of sea experience, Promoted as AB or BOSUN [Sal: 800$ – 1200$]
- After training join as Deck Rating / Trainee Cadet [Sal: 250$ – 500$]