The above program includes the requirements of the STCW Convention of IMO and Director General of Shipping, Government of India for the competencies required for an “Officer in Charge of a Navigational watch”. This course Curriculum has the approval of Indian Maritime University and Director General of Shipping, Government of India.
DNS course in India is very popular amongst the students who wish to join the nautical department of the merchant navy. The training provides a class XII pass out a sure path to become a qualified Deck Officer.
A Nautical Science career in academic area demands very high level of knowledge and competencies in Navigation, Seamanship, Cargo handling and Ship Operations. In non academic areas, it demands a very high level of discipline and overall growth of an officer to take up highly demanding job of a Navigating Officer aboard a modern merchant ship.
The candidate undergoes a 12 months two semester residential Pre-sea training at IMI where he undergoes training in specialized fields like Navigation, Seamanship, Ship Construction and Ship Stability, MARPOL and Marine Engineering Knowledge. Training is also imparted in English and Human factors, teaching the cadets the importance of team work, leadership, positive attitude and interpersonal relationship. Training is also provided in workshop comprising of Carpentry, Plumbing, Machine Shop, Electrical shop and Hot-work. On successful completion of the semester 1 & 2, Diploma in Nautical Science is awarded by the Indian Maritime University (IMU).
On completion of the pre-sea training, he undertakes the 18 months board training phase comprising semester 3, 4 & 5 of B Sc Nautical Science which is termed as Distance Learning Programme with Indian Maritime University (IMU). On successful completion of semester 3, 4 & 5, IMU will award the trainee with Advance Diploma in Nautical Science.
After obtaining Advance Diploma in Nautical Science, trainee are required to undergo 4 months post-sea course in any training institute (2 Mate Function). On successful completion of the 2nd Mate Function & passing the exam he will be awarded Certificate of Competency(CoC) as Second Mate Foreign Going (FG) Merchant Ship by Director General of Shipping and B.Sc. Degree in (Nautical Science) by IMU. The person holding CoC can work on any FG Merchant Ship as Second Mate.
The Eligibility Criteria at Fleet Management as follows
• Age: 20 years or less at the time of Admission.
Education: 12th cleared in Current year (appearing the board exams in current year)
o Not more than two years difference in the year of passing 10th and 12th exams respectively.
o Minimum Physics-Chemistry-Maths (PCM) marks in 12th Std: 70 % (improvement exam results will not be considered)
o Minimum English score in 12th Std: 70 % (improvement exam results will not be considered)
o Candidates who have appeared for their 12th standard board exams via an Open Board, the NIOS board or through distance learning are not eligible.
Physical Criteria:
o Height: Minimum 160 centimeters
o BMI: In between 17.5 to 25
o Speech and hearing ability to be within normal range.
o Eyesight 6/6 without aid and no color blindness.
Procedure for Admission
The admission process for enrolment in a DNS Course varies from college to college. In IMI the standard admission process involves these steps.
Additionally, the candidate should clear the IMUCET exam (current year).
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