Merchant Navy Courses

Courses We Guide For

Merchant Navy entry pathways depending on educational background.

1. GP Rating

Eligibility

  • Minimum qualification: 10th pass
  • Medical fitness as per maritime standards

About the Course

Entry-level maritime training program preparing candidates for deck and engine departments.

Career Path

Trainee → Seaman / Motorman → Higher competency exams → Officer level.

2. CCMC (Maritime Catering)

Eligibility

  • Minimum qualification: 10th pass
  • Medical fitness required

About the Course

Training for catering and hospitality roles onboard ships.

Career Path

Galley Utility → Catering Crew → Senior Catering Roles.

3. Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

Eligibility

  • 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
  • Medical fitness required

About the Course

Training in navigation, ship operations, and maritime safety.

Career Path

Deck Cadet → Third Officer → Second Officer → Chief Officer → Captain.

4. B.Sc Nautical Science

Eligibility

  • 12th with PCM
  • Medical fitness required

About the Course

Degree program focusing on navigation, cargo operations and ship management.

Career Path

Deck Cadet → Third Officer → Second Officer → Chief Officer → Captain.

5. B.Tech Marine Engineering

Eligibility

  • 12th with PCM
  • Medical fitness required

About the Course

Focuses on ship machinery, maintenance, and marine engineering systems.

Career Path

Engine Cadet → Fourth Engineer → Third Engineer → Second Engineer → Chief Engineer.

6. Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science

Eligibility

  • 12th with PCM
  • Medical fitness required

About the Course

Further maritime training for deck officer pathway.

Career Path

Deck Cadet → Officer ranks → Captain.

7. Advanced Diploma Marine Engineering

Eligibility

  • 12th with PCM
  • Medical fitness required

About the Course

Training focused on marine engineering systems and ship technical operations.

Career Path

Engine Cadet → Marine Engineer → Senior Engineering Roles.

8. Graduate Marine Engineering (GME)

Eligibility

  • Mechanical or related engineering degree
  • Medical fitness required

About the Course

Designed for engineering graduates entering marine engineering.

Career Path

Trainee Marine Engineer → Fourth Engineer → Chief Engineer.

9. Electro Technical Officer (ETO)

Eligibility

  • Electrical / Electronics engineering background
  • Medical fitness required

About the Course

Responsible for ship electrical, electronic and automation systems.

Career Path

Electro Technical Officer → Senior Electrical Officer → Offshore Technical Roles.

Merchant Navy Career Path

Deck Department Career Path (Navigation)

GP Rating Pathway
GP Rating
⬇
Able Seaman / Bosun
⬇
Competency Exams
⬇
Officer Level Opportunities
Approx Salary Range ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000+ per month depending on experience and vessel type
DNS / B.Sc Nautical Science Pathway
Deck Cadet
⬇
Third Officer
⬇
Second Officer
⬇
Chief Officer
⬇
⭐ Captain
Approx Salary Range Deck Cadet → ₹30,000 – ₹80,000
Third Officer → ₹3,00,000 – ₹5,00,000
Second Officer → ₹4,00,000 – ₹6,00,000
Chief Officer → ₹7,00,000 – ₹10,00,000
⭐ Captain → ₹12,00,000+ per month

Engine Department Career Path

B.Tech Marine Engineering / GME Pathway
Engine Cadet
⬇
Fourth Engineer
⬇
Third Engineer
⬇
Second Engineer
⬇
⭐ Chief Engineer
Approx Salary Range Engine Cadet → ₹30,000 – ₹80,000
Fourth Engineer → ₹3,00,000 – ₹5,00,000
Third Engineer → ₹4,00,000 – ₹6,00,000
Second Engineer → ₹7,00,000 – ₹9,00,000
⭐ Chief Engineer → ₹10,00,000+ per month

Other Merchant Navy Roles

Electro Technical Officer (ETO)
ETO
⬇
Senior Electrical Officer
Approx Salary Range ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000+ per month
CCMC (Catering Department)
Galley Utility
⬇
Chief Cook
⬇
Senior Catering Roles
Approx Salary Range ₹40,000 – ₹2,00,000+ depending on experience