Electro-Technical Officer in Merchant Navy
Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For-Engine Departments
(Limited Seats Available)
Course Duration
16-17 weeks
Post / Department
Tr. ETO (engine department)
Average Salary
40000- 60000
Age
Below 35 years
Qualification
- Education: Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as separate subjects, with at least 50% in English
- Diploma or Degree: Pass a three-year diploma with 60% marks or a four-year degree with 50% marks in a relevant field
- Recognition: The diploma or degree must be recognized by the AICTE, a State or Central Government
Medical Requirement
- Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms
- Eyesight up to (+ or -) 2.5 with no colour blindness.
- Minimum height should be 157 cms
Course Description
- Electro Technical Officer Course is a 16-17 weeks residential programme.
Certificate
- Successful candidates will be given DGS Approved Course Completion Certificate, INDoS No., STCW Course Certificates and Indian CDC
CAREER FLOW CHART
- E / Diploma (Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication / Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent
- Application – Interview – selection – medical
- 17- weeks specialised training program at academy & modular courses
- 6-9 months Trainee Electrical Engineer(SAL: $400- $600)
- AS AN ELECTRICAL OFFICER ON BOARD A SHIP (SAL: $2,000-$5,000)
Career Flow Chart
FAQ
Your guide to a successful career in the Merchant Navy
ETO (Electro-Technical Officer) is responsible for handling all electrical and electronic systems on board a ship, including navigation systems, communication equipment, and automation controls.
To become an ETO, candidates must have:
- A Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering fields.
- A valid medical fitness certificate as per DG Shipping standards.
- Completed an ETO course from a DG Shipping-approved institute.
An ETO is responsible for:
- Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
- Ensuring smooth operation of ship automation and control systems.
- Troubleshooting power distribution and safety equipment.
The salary of an ETO ranges from $2,500 to $6,000 per month, depending on experience and the type of vessel.
Yes, STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) certification is mandatory for all seafarers, including ETOs, to work on ships.
The ETO course is offered by DG Shipping-approved maritime institutes such as:
- Indian Maritime University (IMU)
- Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy
- Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies