The Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) is a DG Shipping-approved programme designed for individuals interested in hospitality roles within the Merchant Navy. It provides practical training in catering and service operations essential for maintaining quality living standards onboard ships.
The programme includes food preparation, nutrition, hygiene, catering operations, and maritime hospitality practices. Training focuses on developing consistency, organisation, and service skills in a ship-based environment.
Maritime catering professionals contribute to the daily wellbeing and efficiency of onboard life, supporting crew members during long voyages. This role is an integral part of ship operations, ensuring a structured and comfortable environment.
The CCMC course offers a clear entry into the maritime industry, with opportunities to grow into senior catering and hospitality roles through experience and continued professional development.
| Course Level | Certificate |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Eligibility | 10TH |
| Admission | Merit-based or Entrance based |
| Top Job Profiles | Chief Cook, Catering Officer, General Steward, Hotel Manager, Maintenance Manager |
Distance Vision (Unaided): 0.33 (Values given in Snellen Decimal Notation) (6/18) in each eye;
or 0.5 (Values given in Snellen Decimal Notation) (6/12) in better eye and 0.25 (Values given in
Snellen Decimal Notation) (6/24) in other eye.
Normal colour vision (To be tested by Ishiara test chart)
CCMC admission process–
The admission process for enrolment in a CCMC course varies from college to college. In IMI the standard admission process involves these steps.
Career Path:
Certificate Course in Maritime Catering course aids in learning major topics like naval architecture, food productions, cargo operations, ocean structures, catering service, ship geometry, and ship maintenance. In this course, candidates learn about the effects of waves, and how to effectively design breakwaters and design seawalls. In this course, students learn how to manage a rooms division of a hotel and how to run conferences and events.
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