1.Introduction to GP Rating
The General Purpose (GP) Rating:
- The General Purpose (GP) Rating Course was introduced on request from the Shipping Industry, in order to ensure enhanced & multiple utility of ratings, on board vessels belonging to shipping companies, worldwide.
- Accordingly, the erstwhile Deck Rating and Engine Rating courses were adapted to the new guidelines and concept of "General Purpose Rating" was introduced by the Directorate.
- This ensured higher employ-ability of the Indian seafarers in world market.
Qualification:
Course Name: 6 months pre-sea course for General Purpose Rating
Course Duration: 6 Months
Minimum Academic Qualification: Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 10th Standard from a recognized Board with Science, Mathematic as subjects and with minimum 40% marks in English language either in 10th, 12th or diploma / degree exam.
Maximum Age limit: Between 17.5 to 25 years.
Medical Fitness : Candidate for admission to marine courses (DG, Shipping-approved courses) are required to produce certificate for medical fitness by authorities authorized by Director General of Shipping.
Eyesight :Candidates vision should be 6/6 (normal) in each eye separately,Medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000; as amended.
Career Path:
After the completion of the course, the cadets will be issued with the CDC, INDoS No. and Course Completion. The Candidate will join the ship as a Trainee Seamen and may work as Deck or Engine crew aboard ships will be promoted based on the performance on board ship.
For Deck Side:
For Engine Side:
