Pre-seaRatingSupport
6 monthsduration
5 yearsvalidity
3institutes listed
A rating-level pre-sea course that qualifies a candidate to work as an Ordinary Seafarer on deck or in the engine room.
Who needs it
Candidates aiming for a rating (non-officer) career at sea.
Eligibility
10th pass (varies by institute); age and medical criteria set by DG Shipping.
What you will learn
- Basic seamanship and watchkeeping duties
- Deck and engine room familiarisation
- Shipboard safety routines
Institutes running it
B.P. Marine AcademyNavi Mumbai, MaharashtraOn request
Centre for Maritime Education & Training (CMET)Lucknow, Uttar PradeshOn request
Southern Academy of Maritime Studies (SAMS)Chennai, Tamil NaduOn request
Can a GP Rating later become an officer?
Yes, with sea time and further study ratings can work towards officer-level certificates, though it takes longer than the direct cadet route.
Course names, durations and validity follow common DG Shipping usage. Exact schedules, fees and eligibility are confirmed with each institute — see "Institutes running it" above. ← All courses