GP Rating Course

GP Rating Course (General Purpose Rating) In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India

Trains You For—Both Engine And Deck Departments

(Limited Seats Available)

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G.P. Rating

Course Duration

6-month

Post / Department

Ordinary Seaman (Deck), Wiper (Engine)

Average Salary

40,000-50,000/-

Age

17.5 to 25 years

Qualification

  • 10th Standard Pass from Govt. Recognized Board with English, Science, and Mathematics with 40% Aggregate. English 40% in 10th/ 12th.

OR

  • 12th Standard (Any Stream) pass from Govt. Recognized Board with 40% Aggregate & English 40% in 10th/ 12th.

OR

  • Pass a 2-year ITI course approved by DVET. With minimum 40% Aggregate marks in final year of ITI & Minimum 40% marks in English in 10th/ 12

OR

  • A Minimum of 40% Marks in the English language Either in the 10th, 12th, or in the Diploma/Degree Exam; a Minimum of 50% in English if Passed from a Vernacular Medium.

Medical Requirement

  • Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under DG Shipping standard norms.
  • HIGHT :158 cm Minimum
  • BMI :  20 MINIMUM
  • BMI : 30 MAXIMUM
  • Eyesight 6/6 with
  • No Color Blindness.

Course Description

  • GP Rating is a 6-month pre-sea training course approved by D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India.
  • The course assists in starting a career in the Merchant Navy as an Ordinary Seaman (Deck) or Wiper (Engine)
  • This course will cover all aspects of the seafaring profession, which also include theoretical and practical study of General Ship Knowledge and Marine Engineering Knowledge (Deck and Engine).
  • This course is conducted twice a year with batches commencing in January and July each year. 

  • GP rating course

Certificate

After the completion of the course, the Seaman will be issued with the CDC, STCW, INDoS No., & GPR Course Completion Certificate.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • 9-month sail as ORDINARY SEAMAN (DECK) WIPER (ENGINE)
  • Obtain a watchkeeping certificate from the D.G. Shipping Govt. of India.
  • Obtain NCV 2nd mate, sail as in near coastal voyage/obtaining class-IV NCV, sail as 4th engineer in Coastal Voyage.
  • Total sea time of 24 months appears in the NCV 2nd Mate (Deck)/Class IV near coastal voyage exam (engine).
  • 12-Months Sail as Motorman/Sailor
  • 12-month training on-board from Marine Dept.
  • Can rise up to the rank of Master Marine/Marine Engineer 

  • GP rating course

Obtain a G.P. Rating Certificate

STCW Certificate, Indian CDC, INDOS

Career Flow Chart

G.P. Rating
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