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Merchant navy courses

Courses for a career at sea.

From entry-level ratings to the officer cadre, certified safety training and professional development — every program is built around safety and practical skill.

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Entry programs.

Eligibility
10th pass & above
Age
17.5 – 25 years
Intake
2026 batch
01

Deck Department

Deck Rating Course

Entry-level deck crew training covering seamanship, navigation watch duties, mooring and cargo work.

  • Seamanship
  • Navigation watch duties
  • Mooring
  • Cargo work
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02

Engine Department

Engine Rating Course

Engine room ratings training covering machinery watchkeeping, maintenance and workshop practice.

  • Machinery watchkeeping
  • Maintenance
  • Workshop practice
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03

Officer Cadre

Diploma in Nautical Science

The academic route towards a deck officer career, for candidates with a science background.

  • Deck officer pathway
  • Science background
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04

Certification

Seaman Certificate

Documentation and certification support for candidates preparing to join a vessel.

  • Documentation
  • Certification support
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Advanced & specialised

Training for every rank and role.

01

STCW & Safety Training

The international safety foundation required of every seafarer.

  • Basic Safety TrainingBST
  • Personal Survival Techniques
  • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
  • Elementary First Aid
  • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

02

Deck Department Courses

Bridge and navigation competencies for officers on watch.

  • Officer of the WatchOOW
  • Bridge Resource ManagementBRM
  • Advanced Navigation
  • Radar, ARPA & ECDIS Training
  • GMDSS Training

03

Engine Department Courses

Technical training for the engine room.

  • Marine Engine Operations
  • Engine Room Resource ManagementERM
  • Advanced Marine Engineering
  • Diesel Engine Maintenance
  • Electrical & Technical Training

04

Offshore & Specialised Training

Risk, emergency and survival readiness for offshore work.

  • Offshore Safety Training
  • HSE & Risk Management
  • Emergency Response Training
  • Permit to Work & Job Safety
  • Survival & Evacuation Procedures

05

Professional Development

Leadership, communication and refreshers for the next step.

  • Leadership & Management
  • Maritime English
  • Communication Skills
  • Safety Leadership
  • Refresher & Upgrading Courses

Not sure which course is right for you?

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For organisations

Customised corporate training.

Tailored training programs for shipping companies, vessel owners, offshore operators and maritime organisations — built around your specific operational and workforce requirements.

Shipping companiesVessel ownersOffshore operatorsMaritime organisations
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Limited seats · 2026 batch

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Apply online for the 2026 batch, or call our admissions team to find the right course.