Educational qualification:

Pass in 10^th standard from a recognized Board with pass in Science, Mathematics and English as subjects. Candidates should have minimum 40% marks in aggregate in 10^th standard and (40% in English either in 10^th or in +2 levels.) 

Age:

Must have completed 17½ years and must be below 25 years of age as on date of commencement of course. 

Medical standard:

All the candidates should be physically fit for the sea service as per Merchant Shipping Act (Medical Examination for Seafarers) Rules, 2000. Eyesight should be 6/6 with normal vision – no colour blindness and height – 158 cm (minimum), weight – 48 kgs.(minimum)

How to apply:

Candidates desiring to undertake training for G.P Rating course (Merchant ship’s Crew Training) at Orissa Maritime Academy, Paradip have to appear for all India Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by BES( Board of Examinations for Seafarers) For detail on entrance examination and admission visit web site www.seafarers.edu.in ( email cetbes@gmail.com). The course commences on 1^st January & 1^st July every year at all institutes in India. The CET is conducted generally in month of September and March every year. The notice for the same   will be displayed in the website of www.seafarers.edu.in Prior about 45 days. The entire selection process will be conducted by the BES and they in turn will nominate candidates to the respective institute. The above dates and month are tentative and it may change. 

Before deciding to take admission the candidates are advised to study the employment situation of

Seaman so that they don’t remain unemployed after training.

Course fees:

The course fee is Rs.70,000/- besides caution money deposit of Rs.2,000/-

Total amount of Rs. 72,000/-(to be paid to Orissa Maritime Academy by draft or

by bank deposit in our Allahabad Bank, Paradip SB A/c 20219850316) at the time of admission.

Since some financial assistance is given by Govt. of Orissa, A rebate of Rs.20, 000/- may be given to ODIYA candidates.

As per D.G Shipping orders, 50% discount in course fees will be given to female candidates. The caution money of Rs.2000/- (Rupees two thousand only) will be refunded to the candidate without any interest after adjusting the claim of the Academy towards any loss/damage/fine for any indiscipline act.

Examination procedure:

 At the end of the training, they have to undergo an All India Open Exit Examination to be conducted by a Board viz. “Board of Examinations for Seafarers” duly approved by the Director General of Shipping. The qualifying marks in written, oral and practical examinations are 60% in each. On passing this examination, the Board will issue pass certificate. The Academy will also issue a training certificate to the candidate on successful completion of his training with remarks on their conduct during training. The conduct will be remarked as “satisfactory or unsatisfactory”

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Course highlights:

The curriculum has been designed to impart an integrated and comprehensive training as per the standard of International Maritime Organization and guidelines issued by the Director General of Shipping, Government of India. The course has covered all aspects of seafaring profession to Deck and Engine Ratings. Apart from the theory and in-house practical classes, the trainees are exposed to extensive practical training onboard Port crafts, Marine Workshop, Electrical Workshop of Paradip Port Trust as per convenience of Paradip Port Authority. The trainees are also given physical, parade and swimming training. The Academy organizes a number of ships’ visit to different types of ships berthed at Paradip Port.  The medium of instruction is in English only. The trainees have to undergo the following STCW (Standard of Training Certification and Watch-keeping) courses during the training period.

i)        Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

ii)            Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

iii)          Elementary First Aid (EFA)

iv)          Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)

v)            Oil Tanker Familiarization Course (OTFC)

ISSUE OF CDC

After completing the Pre-Sea Training (G.P.) and STCW’95 Basic Safety Courses, the successful trainees are eligible to obtain the Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) from the Shipping Master, under Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India.  The time taken to get CDC from Shipping Master depends on their workload. The Academy has no control over the issuance of CDC except reminding and requesting to issue at the earliest.

JOB PROSPECTS

The candidates must obtain the passport during the course period. With the C.D.C and Passport, the candidate is eligible to serve as a G.P. Rating (Deck or Engine crew) onboard merchant ships of National and International Flag. The Academy does not take any responsibility whatsoever for the employment after successful completion of the training. However, the Academy shall guide the passed out trainees for employment.

With further sea-service, these ratings may be promoted as Seaman Helmsman, Able Bodied Seaman or Motorman subject to D.G. Shipping guide lines. After acquiring sea time as required by DG Shipping, the candidates can be eligible to appear for Certificate of Competency Examination and passing of which provides him an opportunity to become a Marine Officer.

Hostel facility:

The Academy has got its own hostel inside the premises, which provides lodging and boarding. Each trainee will be provided with a cot, cupboard, bed sheet, mosquito net, pillow with cover, mattress, utensils etc.

Illness:

In case of any illness, the trainee, if required, will be admitted in the Port Trust Hospital. But the trainee has to bear all the expenses.

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