Course Overview: This is an MCA approved theoretical & practical training course that gives a basic understanding of Shipboard operations on Deck. The Course is in collaboration with the City of Glasgow, required by all deck ratings wishing to progress to the rank of Able-Bodied Seaman. It’s also a mandatory requirement for the issue of an Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency at UK.
What you will learn:
The course will cover;
- Shipboard organisation, parts of a vessel, deck equipment, lookout reporting, helm orders, anchoring and mooring arrangements
- Pilot ladders, gangways, access points
- Cargo – Hatch covers, derricks and cranes, blocks and tackles, containers and securing arrangements etc
- Safety – COSWOP, IMO safety signs, enclosed spaces, fire extinguishers, lifeboat and life raft launching
- Seamanship – Rope types and construction, knots, bends and hitches, rigging a boson’s chair and stage, rope and wire splicing, whipping and seizing, parcelling and serving
Eligibility Criteria:
- Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 10th Standard from a recognized Board with Science, Mathematics as subjects and with minimum 40% marks in English language.
- Pass in 2-Year I.T.I. course from Govt. Approved Institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks in final year and minimum 40% marks in English at 10th or Diploma Exam.
Duration: 4 Months
Age Limit: 18-25
Approved By: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK)
Medical Standard:
- Candidates should be Physically Fit for Sea Service under MCA norms.
- Eyesight 6/6 without any external aids.
- No Colour Blindness
Batch Commencement Date: January / July / December.
Placement: Placement is Provided by the Institute.
Career Graph:
36 Months of Sea service as an Rating.
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Appear for the 2nd Mate Examination at UK.
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3rd officer for 12 Months.
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2nd officer for 12 Months.
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Chief officer for 12 Months.
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Master.