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How to Become Deck Cadet in Merchant Navy

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1. What qualifications are required to join as a deck cadet?

​1.1  Educational  Qualification:

For 10+2 Science students: from  a recognized Board/University with Physics,Chemistry  and Mathematics (PCM),  with not less than 65% marks in PCM  aggregate.

OR

For BSc students:  With Physics as an individual subject in any one of the years  of  B.Sc. ,  with not  less than 60%  marks  in the final  year of  B.Sc. , from  a recognized University  provided  that  the candidate must  have passed 10 + 2 examination with Physics ,  Chemistry  and Mathematics  (PCM )  from  a recognized Board.

OR

For BE /B.Tech Students:  or  its  equivalent  degree  from   I . I .T.  or  from  a college recognized by  ICTE/UGC/DEC.

AND

English:  Should have passed with not  less than 60% marks in English as a separate subject, at  either 10th or 12th standard or in the Degree programme conducted by  a recognized Board/University .

1.2  Age Limit:  Not  more  than 25 Yrs  at   the commencement  of  course 

1.3  Physical  and Medical  Standards:  Medical l y  fit as per the standards set by  Merchant  Shipping Medical  Examination Rules, and eyesight  6/6  in each eye without  visual  aids .

2. Which Courses are available to become deck officer in Merchant Navy? Which one should I prefer?

​There are two types of  Deck Cadet Training Programmes. 

1.  Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc. degree in Nautical Science
2.  Three years B.Sc. in Nautical Science, 3 years course

I would advice you to go for Course no.1 as it's only one year course in Pre sea institute and in the second year you join ship and start earning. Pre sea institutes fees are very high so you save in college fees too. and eventually you get B.Sc. degree after passing 2nd Mate examination. 

3. How can I take admission to Diploma in Nautical Science?

3.1  Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc. degree in Nautical Science

3.1.1 Training programme:

This is one year ( 2 semesters ) course in  the Pre-sea  institute. After completion of one year   you will  get "advanced  Diploma  in Nautical  Science (DNS)".  Then you will have to join ship to complete  3 semesters (3,4 & 5) as  on board  training.

During  the on board  training,  will have to complete  the Distance Learning Programme,  and to submit  to  the Pre-sea  Institute at the completion of  each semester.

After the successful  completion of  all  the 3 semesters  you will have to attend 4 months  of  post sea college  for preparing  for  2nd Mates  exams .  On clearing  the written and oral  exams   you will obtain  "a certificate of  competency  as 2nd Mate' and  is  also awarded a "B.Sc. degree"  in Nautical  Science by  Indian  Maritime University(IMU).   ​
3.1.2.  Procedure to take admission for Diploma in Nautical Science

3.1.2.1 There are two methods to take admissions in Diploma in Nautical Science.

Method 1: (Join as a sponsored candidate)

Apply to a Shipping Company first for the post of Deck Cadet .

1.   The company  will check that  you  fulfil  all   the qualification criteria set by  DG Shipping and the Company  and conduct  selection  test  which  may include  a written  test,  a Psychometric evaluation,  Interview and Medical  Test .

2.   If  you   pass  the selection  test  then you will be told  to appear for the  IMU entrance  test as per 3.1.2

3.   On successful  passing of  the  IMU entrance  test   you  will be  advised  to undergo a 1 year pre-sea course ( 2 semesters) at  an institute of  the company’s  choice.

Method 2: (Join as an un-sponsored candidate)

1.   Apply directly to IMU and appear for  IMU entrance  test .

2.   After  passing the  IMU entrance  test, you  will be allocated a Pre-Sea Inst any where  in  India.

3    During your course, you may be selected by Shipping  companies  through  campus  recruitment. If not then you will have to apply to the shipping companies  on completion of the course.

Out of the 2 methods mentioned  above the 1st  method  is  preferred as  you have an  assurance of on board training  to complete remaining 3 semesters on board.

In method 2,  you have  to  look  for a job after  completion of  the course and to get the job is not very easy as most of the companies have already sponsored the candidates as per their requirement. On board  training berths  are very  fewer compared  to  the pre-sea  training seats,  hence  if  you do not  have an assured sea berth, you may  even spend a year  trying  to get  an employment  with a shipping company . 
​3.1.2.2  The selection process as a Deck Cadet  in Shipping Company.

In general all shipping Companies conduct test to select a Deck Cadet  as  follows :

The written / online test:

The examination may comprises  of :

1.  A  written or online  test.
2.  A  psychometric paper.

Mostly questions will be based on 10+2  level  Mathematics ,  Physics ,  Chemistry ,  English,  aptitude and  General  Knowledge.

Applicants  who pass  the Written/Online  test  and  the psychometric evaluation will be called  for an  interview.  

The  candidates  who qualify  the Written and  Interview, are  then sent   to undergo a Medical   test   through company appointed doctors  and an eyesight  test  at  the Mercantile Marine Department,   in any  of   the metros .

On passing all  the above tests/examinations the candidate  is selected as a Deck cadet,  subject to passing the  IMU-CET by him.

Shipping company  shall   issue  them  a  letter of  having been selected  for undergoing  the on-board  training after successful  completion of  the DNS programme at  the Pre-Sea  institute.

3.1.2.3 .  Entrance test to join  Diploma in Nautical Science.

The entrance exam  is  conducted by  the  Indian Maritime University  and  the exam is  called CET – common  entrance  test  which  is  a  test  one can  take  to  join any  shipping related stream  – deck,  engine,  Naval  architecture.  This  exam is  conducted  in December and June of  each y ear at  around 15 centres  all  over  India.  The eligibility  criteria  for attempting  the IMU – CET  is  as  given  in  Para 1.
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3.1.2.4   The cost of Pre-Sea Training.

Cost  of  pre-sea  training  is  approximately  Rs . 4  lakhs  and has  to be borne by  the candidate

3.1.2.5  Education  loan is available.

Once you have been selected by  shipping company,  they  can arrange  for banks   to give you education  loans  at  existing market rates ,  you could also approach a bank of  your choice  to obtain educational   loans  at   favorable  interest  rates .


3.1.3.   Pre-sea Institute Programme.

The pre-sea course  is  a residential  course  i.e.  you will  be residing in hostel  inside the campus .

In  the pre-sea course,  you will  be  imparted  training  in shipping related  fields  and on general  related  topics .   

After completion of the 1 year pre-sea  training successfully,  you will have to inform to the shipping company by whom you were selected so that they will start processing your joining to ship to complete on board training for 3 semesters ( 18 months).

3.2. What will I do after completion of pre-sea training?

3.2.1.  After Completion of Pre-sea training.

Keep yor passport ready before you join pre-sea institute, if not apply  and get it before completion of 1st semester.

Company will call you and brief you about your  on board training programme.  They may even conduct short courses for you in their own training centre.  Company will arrange for your medical test, visa, flight ticket  to the port where you will be joining the ship.  All the expenses will be borne by the company.  If any company asks money for any of these services, then consider that you are being cheated. 

3.2.2.   Signing a bond with the company you join.

You may not have to sign bond if you are joining Europe based companies but Some Far East based companies  may ask you to sign a bond to ensure that you join back to the same company after passing 2nd mate exam.  For this purpose, they may deduct about USD 200/- each month from your stipend and the total amount deducted will be returned to you after you join the same company after passing 2nd mate examination.  After completion of 2nd Mates exam, you still can join other company but the amount deducted during your training period would not be returned to you. 

3.2.3.  On board training

The on board  training period i s   18 months.  During  this  period  the company  will  be paying you a stipend of  about USD 400/-  to 500/- per month.  Boarding and lodging on board  the ship is provided  free of charge.  Trainee is called Deck cadet. Training of 18 months   can be completed at a stretch or i n 2 / 3  intervals  of  6  to 9 months, Where you  would be  sent  back home  for a short  vacation before joining back on another ship.

3.2.4.  After completion of on board training.

After successful completion of 18 months on board training,  you will  attend a 4-months  preparatory  course  to appear  for  the 2nd-mates  Certificate of  Competency  examination conducted by  the DG shipping,  Government  of  India.  On completion of   training,  you will be  awarded a BSc  in Nautical  Science  from   IMU and al s o a 2nd Mates  Certificate of Competency from the Govt of India,  Ministry of Shipping, which qualifies  you to sail  as  an officer on board ships . The company will send you as  a  third officer on ship.

3.2.5   When selecting companies keep  following things in mind.

Choose  the right  Shipping company . Check  whether  it
  • has  a good safety  and quality  record
  • has  a sizeable fleet of ships to be able to provide continuous  employment  and varied experience
  • has good past track record.
  • is giving good Stipend.  More stipend company is giving to cadets means you will get more salary when you join as officer after passing 2nd Mates examination.
4. What is the procedure for taking admission in B.Sc. in Nautical Science?
4.1 Three years B.Sc. in Nautical Science, 3 years course 

Eligibility: Qualifications, Age, Medical standards are same as givenn above in para 1.

4.2  Selection Process in Private College

You have to apply directly to the colleges who are conducting 3 years B.Sc. in Nautical Science course.  The candidates will be selected by respective colleges on merit basis.

In private colleges, Cost  of  the course  is  approximately  Rs . 3  lakhs  per annum and has  to be borne by  the candidate.

4.3  Selection Process in Government Colleges like TS Chanakya

For Government Institutions like TS Chanakya,  All India Joint Entrance Examination conducted by IIT in Dec/May each year. Advertisement for these examinations usually published in all leading dailies in Jun/Jul each year including Employment News. 

In government institutions like TS Chanakya, total expenditure for three years Rs. 98,000/- (which includes boarding, lodging,)
​4.4  Method of Joining Shipping Company

During your course, you may be selected by Shipping  companies  through  campus  recruitment. If not then you will have to apply to the shipping companies  on completion of the course.

4.5  Brief Outline of the Educational and Training Programme For Degree Course : 

a) Scholastic - Subjects like English and Communication Skills, Applied Mathematics, Physics and Electronics, Computer Science and Marine Management. Practicals in these subjects are held as per University's requirements. 

b) Professional - Navigation, Astronomy, Practical Navigation, Voyage Planning including Chart Work, Magnetic and Gyro Compasses, Electronic Navigational Aids viz. Radar, Decca, Loran, Satellite Navigation, GPS, GMDSS & Ship Operation Technology, Naval Architecture, Cargo Work, Ship Maintenance, Collision Prevention and Marine Communications etc. 
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c) Applied Subjects :- Maritime Law, Marine Engineering and Control Systems and Environmental Sciences (Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography, Marine Pollution, Hydrographic Survey etc.).
5. Which are D/G approved Institutes?
To check a list of D/G approved institutes click here
6. To which Shipping Companies should I apply?
Following Companies recruit deck cadets regularly and in large numbers.  Last date for applying ig generally End April. Check with respective company first.  Also you have to apply for the common entrance test conducted by Indian Maritime University.

1.  Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Company

   www.maritimetraining.in

2.  MSC crewing Services Pvt Ltd
 
  http://www.msccs.com/india/examform/   

3.   Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies run by Executive ship management Pvt Ltd

     http://www.samundra.com

4.  International Maritime Training centre ( Wilhelmsen Ship Management)

http://www.wilhelmsen.com/services/maritime/companies/IMTC/

5. Maersk Line

http://www.maersk.com/career/entry-level-jobs/maritime-programmes/pages/deck-cadet-scheme.aspx

6.  Shipping Corporation of India

http://www.shipindia.com/careers/A_Career_at_Sea.aspx

7.  Fleet Management Training Institute

http://www.fleetship.com/docs/NAVIGATIONFINAL1CDR16_02_2013.pdf

8. Wallem Ship Management India Pvt Ltd

http://wmtc.wallem.com/india/cadets.aspx
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