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GP Rating is a Six months Pre-Sea Training Program approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The training comprises of theoretical and Practical study of General Ship Knowledge and Marine Engineering Knowledge which gives the successful trainees an opportunity to join the merchant shipping in the Deck or Engineering Department as a Trainee GP Rating.
GP Rating means General Purpose Rating. GP Rating candidates are those who have been trained in both Deck and Engine Room tasks. Such ratings may be employed either in deck department or Engine department according to the needs of the company. They perform tasks related to Seamanship, Cargo Handling, Maintenance work on deck, Operation and Maintenance of Machinery. This Course ensured higher employability of the Indian seafarers in the world market.
GP Rating is a six months residential course approved by D.G Shipping (Govt of India). GP Rating syllabus includes the combined study of Deck and Engineering subjects. This course will cover all aspects of the seafaring profession (Deck and Engine), which also include swimming, physical drills, workshop training, rope and mast climbing, lifesaving appliances usage, fire fighting exercises and ship visits etc. After the training, external examinations is conducted by Board of Examination of Seafarers (BES) under D.G Shipping (Govt of India).
Students who successfully pass the examination (BES) are issued INDIAN CDC and are eligible for ship jobs around the world. The students can join a ship as trainee OS (Ordinary Seaman) / trainee fitter/trainee oiler/trainee engine room cadet (for Diploma holders). The G.P.Rating candidate will be able to work in all seamanship activities on-board at deck side & as well as at Engine side. With further Sea-service, they will be promoted as, Able-Bodied Seamen / Engine Fitter, Bosun, etc.
They can also be promoted to Officer Level with certain sea service (36 months) and qualification requirements. There are wide job opportunities for Indian Seamen all over the world.
Those candidates who want to pursue a career in Merchant Navy as soon as passing 10thStandard can join GP Rating course . These courses help the candidates to pursue the career in Merchant Navy and help in financial growth after 6 months of Pre-sea training.
There is an entrance test and interview for GP Rating at IMI.
Course Type: Pre Sea
Course Center: Greater Noida
Course Commencement: January onwards
Course Duration: 6 Months
G.P RATING ELIGIBILITY
Educational qualifications:
– 10th Standard pass from government recognized board with subjects English, Mathematics & Science with 40 % aggregate.
English 40% in 10th / 12th
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– 12th Standard (any stream) pass from government recognized board with 40 % aggregate.
English 40% at 10th or 12th but with subjects English, Mathematics & Science at 10th.
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– Pass in 2-year ITI course (Fitter / Machinist / Mechanic / Welder / Turner) approved by DVET / NCVT; with minimum 40% aggregate marks in the final year of ITI & minimum 40% in English in 10th / 12th.
Age limit:
Maximum age limit is 25 years at the time of commencement of the course.
Medical standards:
Should be physically fit for sea and should meet the medical standards laid by the Director General of shipping.
Eyesight/Vision:
Use of corrective lenses for eyesight is permitted but the maximum permissible limits, at entry, are 6/6 in each eye . Color blindness is not permitted.
CAREER FLOW CHART
General Purpose Rating (G.P. Rating) candidates perform tasks related to Seamanship, Cargo handling, Maintenance work on deck, and Operation and maintenance of Machinery.
Procedure for Booking of Seats, Important Dates for Admission & Joining.
The admission process for enrolment in a G.P. Rating Course varies from college to college. In IMI the standard admission process involves these steps.
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