G.P. Rating Course

A career in Merchant Navy is coveted among students planning their future but they face many queries in the process. The details mentioned below will hopefully help you if you are looking for queries related to G.P. Rating course in Merchant Navy.

What is this course?

G.P. Rating (General Purpose Rating) is an entry level, six months, Pre-Sea, residential training program. A good mix of theoretical and practical study of General Ship Knowledge and Marine Engineering Knowledge will be provided to you in this course.

If successful, you can score an opportunity to join the merchant shipping in the Deck or Engineering Department. This course is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India.

What to expect during the training program?

You will be trained in both Deck and Engine Room tasks and are employed in either of the departments depending on company’s requirement. You will be expected carry out duties related to Cargo Handling, Seamanship, Operation and maintenance of machinery and general maintenance on deck.

With combined syllabus of all Deck and Engineering subjects, the training program also includes various physical drills, rope and mast climbing, swimming, fire fighting exercises, life saving appliances usage, workshop training and ship visits. This course will give you a preview of how life is on a merchant ship.

What will be the duties of a G.P. Rating?

After joining as a G.P. Rating on a ship, your duties will vary depending on the department you are recruited for..

Deck department – Ship Maintenance, Assist in Navigation and Cargo Operation, General tasks on the deck.

Engine department – General Cleaning and supervision of Engine Room, Assist in Engine Room Maintenance and Functionality.

What is the eligibility criteria for G.P. Rating course?

Educational qualification

1. Minimum 40% marks from a recognized Board with English, Science and Mathematics as subject in 10th/12th.

OR

2. Minimum 40% marks from a recognized board 12th Standard (any stream) pass from government recognized board with 40% aggregate. English 40% at 10th / 12th but with subjects English, Mathematics and Science at 10th.

OR

3. Pass in 2 year ITI Course (Fitter / Machinist / Mechanic / Welder / Turner) approved by DVET / NCVT with minimum 40% aggregate marks in final year of ITI & minimum 40% in English in 10th / 12th.

Age limit

1. Your age should be between 17.5 to 25 years on the date of course commencement.

2. For diploma and Degree holder Maximum age limit is 27 years.

3. For SC/ST candidate maximum age limit is 30 years.

Medical standards

You should be physically fit for sea and should meet the medical standards laid by the Director General of shipping.

Vision/ Eyesight:

Color blindness is not permitted. Use of corrective lenses for eyesight is permitted but the maximum permissible limits, at entry, are 6/6 in each eye.

What is the remuneration paid to a G.P. Rating?

Working as G.P. Rating you can expect to be paid a monthly salary between INR 15,000/- to 30,000/-, depending on the company you have been recruited by. Obviously the remuneration will increase with your growth and promotions.