List Of Merchant Navy Courses

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List Of Merchant Navy Courses



  • Merchant Navy courses prepare individuals for careers in commercial shipping, including navigation, marine engineering, and maritime logistics.
  • These courses are offered at different levels, from diploma to degree programs. Below is a list of various Merchant Navy courses:

1. Undergraduate Courses (Bachelor’s Degree)

  • B.Sc. Nautical Science (3 years)
  • B.Tech. Marine Engineering (4 years)
  • B.E. Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering (4 years)
  • B.E./B.Tech. Harbour & Ocean Engineering (4 years)
  • B.E. Petroleum Engineering (4 years)
  • B.E. Shipbuilding & Repair (4 years)
  • B.E. Marine Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 years)

2. Diploma & Certificate Courses

  • Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) (1 year)
  • Diploma in Marine Engineering (DME) (2 years)
  • G.P. Rating Course (General Purpose Rating) (6 months)
  • Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Course (4-6 months)
  • Pre-Sea Training for Ratings (6 months)
  • STCW Courses (Safety Training for Seafarers) (varies)

3. Postgraduate Courses (Master’s Degree)

  • M.Tech. in Marine Engineering
  • M.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering
  • M.Sc. in Nautical Science
  • M.E. in Marine Engineering
  • MBA in Shipping and Logistics
  • M.E. in Dredging and Harbour Engineering

4. Professional & Certificate Courses for Seafarers

  • Second Mate (FG) Exam for Deck Officers
  • Chief Mate (FG) Exam for Senior Deck Officers
  • Class IV, II, I Exam for Marine Engineers
  • Maritime Law & Business Courses
  • Ship Chartering and Shipbroking Courses

Eligibility Criteria

  • For Bachelor’s Degree: 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with a minimum of 50-60% marks.
  • For Diploma Courses: 10th or 12th pass depending on the course.
  • For Postgraduate Courses: Relevant bachelor’s degree.
  • For Professional Courses: Experience and certification from a recognized maritime authority.

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