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General Purpose (G.P.) Rating

General Purpose (G.P.) Rating

(Course Approved by D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India)

The General Purpose (G.P.) Rating course is a short-term training program designed to prepare trainees for work on board merchant ships in both Deck and Engine departments. These multi-skilled personnel assist officers and engineers during ship operations, and hence are called General Purpose Ratings.

After completing 36 months of sea time, a G.P. Rating can pursue further studies and appear for exams in India, the UK, Australia, or Singapore to become a certified Deck or Engineer Officer. This path requires dedication, hard work, and discipline.

βœ… Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification:

    • Passed 10th standard with minimum 40% marks in Maths and Science

    • Minimum 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th level

  • Age Limit:

    • Not exceeding 25 years on the date of commencement of training

    • 5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates

🩺 Medical Fitness:

  • Vision: 6/6 in both eyes

  • Color blindness: Not permitted

  • Other health standards: Must be medically fit as per the Directorate General of Shipping

πŸ“ Selection Procedure:

  1. Written Test and Personal Interview conducted by the institute

  2. Medical Examination by a DG Shipping approved doctor

πŸ“š Course Structure:

  • Pre-Sea Training:
    Duration: 6 months
    Certification: Pre-Sea Training Certificate (Approved by DG Shipping)

  • On-Board Training:
    Duration: 9 months
    Stipend: USD $200–$400/month during training
    Certification: Watchkeeping Certificate (Deck or Engine) awarded by DG Shipping after successful course completion and examination

πŸ“… Course Commencement:

  • January & July every year

πŸ’Ό Sponsorship Requirement:

This is a generally non-sponsored course. Various shipping companies visit the institutes for recruitment of trainee seamen. However:

  • Students are advised to carefully check the previous placement records of the institute before enrolling.

  • On-board training assistance is usually provided by the institute after charging a training placement fee.

πŸ“ˆ Career Growth Path:

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Start as a General Purpose Rating β†’ Complete Sea Time β†’ Appear for Exams β†’ Become Deck/Engine Officer β†’ Climb to Bosun or Officer Rank