Steps to Join Merchant Navy – Officers Entry
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Entry Procedures
1. After Class 12th Students
2. After Degree/ Diploma in Engineering
1. After Class 12 you have 3 Options
Which requires Pre-Sea Training at recognized MTI (Maritime Training Institute) followed by Onboard Ship training as Deck/Engine Cadet, as explained below
DNS 1 Yr (Diploma in Nautical Science)
1 year Residential training at College.
Further, 18 Months Onboard Ship training as Deck Cadet.
After completion, appear for IMU B.Sc exams for B.Sc Degree
Attend 4 months 2nd Mates (2MFG) course at MTI and complete other courses
Clear 2nd Mates Exams held by Govt. of India and get your 2nd Mates COC (Licence)
Join Ship as 3rd Mate/Officer
B.Sc Nautical Science (3 yr Degree)
3 Year Residential course at College gets you B.Sc Nautical science Degree.
Further, 12 months Onboard Ship Training as Deck Cadet
Complete other courses required before giving 2nd Mates Exam
Clear 2nd Mates Exams held by Govt. of India and get your 2nd Mates COC (Licence)
Join Ship as 3rd Mate/Officer
B. Tech Marine Engineering (4 Year)
4 Year B.TECH Degree at College
Further, 4 months Onboard Ship Training as Engine Cadet
Attend 1 months course at MTI and complete other courses
Clear Class 4th/3rd Engineer Exams held by Govt. of India and get your COC (Licence)
Join Ship as 4th Engineer
2. After Degree/ Diploma in Engineering
B. Tech Marine Engineering
12 Months Graduate Marine Engineering Course at College
Further, 6 months Onboard Ship Training as Engine Cadet
Attend 1 months course at MTI and complete other courses
Clear Class 4th/3rd Engineer Exams held by Govt. of India and get your COC (Licence)
Join Ship as 4th Engineer
B.E Electrical & Electronic
4 Months at College
Further, 8 months Onboard Ship Training as Electrotechnical Cadet
Complete other courses required before giving COC Exam held by Govt. of India
Join Ship as ET/Officer