Overview
GP Rating is a DG Shipping approved pre-sea course that trains you for both deck and engine room work. It is the most direct way into the merchant navy if you have finished 10th standard.
We check your eligibility, help you choose a batch and guide you through the paperwork before you commit.
What it covers
- Deck and engine room fundamentals
- Ship safety and shipboard routine
- Seamanship and practical skills
Who it is for
- 10th standard pass with about 40% aggregate, including English, Maths and Science
- At least 40% in English, in 10th or 12th
- Usually aged 17.5 to 25 at the start of the course. Some institutes set a higher minimum
- Medically fit to DG Shipping standards
Documents usually needed
- 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Date of birth proof
- Passport, if you have one
- Medical fitness certificate from a DG-approved doctor
- Recent passport-size photographs
Requirements change and differ between institutes and offices. We confirm the exact list for your case when you book.
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