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SALOON RATING -WESTLINE SHIPPING Saloon rating is associated explicitly with catering activities and hospitality services of merchant navy ships. It is a proper certification course of six months including pre-sea training. In this period the candidates learn about the processes, techniques, and way of running catering department aboard a merchant navy ships.  In India, several maritime institutes offer saloon rating courses for those candidates who clear the interview and written test. This is the only process of admission and after that selected individual for course undergoes the training program of six months. After the completion of course the paperwork, documentation and information submission process is administered and the deserving and accomplished candidates get CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate). As per the criteria and rules, the persons who own the CDC are eligible for joining merchant navy ships and particularly catering department.  Eligibili...

DNS (DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE) -WESTLINE SHIPPING The DNS (Diploma in nautical science) is a one-year long course that aims to train applicants/students for the role of Navigation Officer on merchant navy ships. This course covers several other topics and areas like Safety and Fire Prevention, Marine Technical Knowledge, Navigation Meteorology, oceanography, Maritime Laws, Shipping Commerce, etc. The aspirants who are thinking to build a career in merchant navy then DNS is a good option to pursue. The qualification criteria for this course is 12th passed with minimum 55% marks.  Scope and Salary DNS reflect the abundance of opportunities and scope for growth of an individual. Initially one can join as training cadet. After serving for 18 months in the sea-service period, the individual can go for 2nd Mate exam and can become a 2nd officer if cleared successfully. Further, one can give advanced tests and get promotions. The initial salary in the job after DNS ranges be...

GME - WESTLINE SHIPPING GME stands for Graduate Marine Engineer which is a course of engineering in merchant navy. It is a residential course of one year that trains candidates for being familiar with machinery and equipment found onboard a ship. GME transforms the candidate to be fit for making a glorious career in the merchant navy and explore the life at sea. The course covers different aspects and topics of engineering such as Marine Electrical and Electronics Systems, Naval Architecture, Hydraulics, Communication Skills, Marine Machinery, Marine safety engineering, and Marine machinery.  When the student/individual completes the course successfully, then he/she is given an Indian CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate). The candidates are having CDC get exempted from a written examination of Part-A (Class four). After that, the person will get the post of the fifth engineer in the department. During completing the six months of sea service MEO Class four Part B exams a...

ETO -WESTLINE SHIPPING Electro Technical Officer is the designated person on the merchant/naval ships that monitors all electronic equipment and machines to maintain as well as enhance the efficiency of the vessel. An ETO is responsible for the operational safety of the ship. These electrical officers work in association with deck crew and engineering department. They are the officials who manage power generation and looks after equipment like lifts, electrical bus system, and reefers.  There are various institutes and colleges which offer ETO course for six months in India. This course covers areas like Fire Prevention and Safety Technology, Marine Electronics Systems, basics of marine Engineering, and Marine Electrical Systems.  Eligibility The candidate should be 12th passed with minimum50% marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Math) group Three years of diploma or bachelor’s degree of 4 years is the mandatory requirement Diploma holders should possess minim...

G.P. RATING General Purpose Rating is a six-month-long course for merchant navy. GP rating is characterized by the job roles in the deck or engine crew. It is pre-sea training includes two chief cadets- engine crew and deck crew. For this course, the age limit is between 18 to 25 years which is taken into consideration during the process of admission. In this course, people enhance their knowledge and skills in swimming, ship machinery, fire prevention, and safety technology, basics of the sea, ship familiarization and faring, etc.  Educational and Medical Qualifications Minimum education required for GP rating course is 10th and 12th standard passed In case of 10th passed and 12th failed condition also one can pursue the course As per the merchant rules and guidelines, the applicant should be physically and mentally fit Minimum Height- 157 cm Standard weight-50 kg Eyesight should be 6/6 for both eyes Candidate should be free from any eye ailment such as color blind...

JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AFTER DIPLOMA Diploma holders have great opportunities of joining the merchant navy and grow their career. If you have done diploma in engineering, then it is very convenient for you to enter in the field of the merchant navy. DME (Diploma in Marine Engineering) opens the option for two years of pre-sea training to make you fit for the job of the merchant navy. After completing DME (2 years of pre-sea training), the student can join the ship as a trainee engineer.  The two-year pre-sea training course leads the Class 4 marine engineer to get a certificate of competency given by the ministry of shipping (Govt. of India). This certificate helps the cadets to acquire the position of marine engineers on board merchant navy ships (anywhere in the world).  Eligibility Diploma in engineering with minimum marks of 50% and the same percentage in the English language at 10th and 12th standard Candidate should be mentally and physically fit Good commun...

JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AFTER ENGINEERING Joining merchant navy or getting a job in the stream after engineering is not a difficult task. One can go for marine engineering by pursuing a one year course of GME (Graduate marine engineering) after completing mechanical engineering. As a marine engineer, the candidate can dig a lot of scopes to grow. The most satisfactory part of opting GME course is that after engineering the cadet doesn’t need to go through four years of engineering training. Marine engineering focuses on the procedures and techniques involved in designing, operation, and manufacturing of ship machinery and engines. These merchant navy engineers also supervise the engine crew during the operation of marine vessels.  Marine and mechanical engineering courses offer various subjects in common which makes an easy path for a mechanical engineer to achieve an additional degree in the marine sector and consequently opens the new dimensions of excellent opportunities. In ...

JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AFTER 12TH The industry of the merchant navy is enthralling and challenging. However, pursuing the courses to join merchant navy after 12th is not a difficult decision because this field has an abundance of opportunities for you. In India, passing 12th board exams are the first and foremost experience to step out in the professional world and excel the life with dreams and finance. International trade demands a lot of workforces and human resource. Therefore, career at sea is opening doors of golden opportunities for youth.  The minimum and maximum age limit for joining merchant navy are 17 to 25 years respectively. This sector is perfect and suitable for those youngsters who think that they can achieve their dreams with this challenging job. One can go for several courses after 12th offered by various institutes and training centers. The recruitment process for different job profiles in the merchant navy is followed by entrance exam, interview, written t...

MERCHANT NAVY AFTER 10TH Merchant navy opens the vast dimensions of job opportunities for youngsters and even 10th pass students. If you are thinking to choose this field as a career after 10th, then you are right. Some of the reputed job profiles of this sector are engine crew, deck crew, and maritime law and management. After 10th, the age criteria for merchant navy preparation range between 17 years six months to 25 years. It can be a golden chance to enjoy a challenging and glamorous job and make money.  Several courses and training institutes offer the right path and training to appear in the entrance exams and interviews. After completing the basic required course for merchant navy, one can easily get jobs through various placement agencies and consultancies.  Basic Courses After 10th Deck Rating course: The first criteria for this course as well as for others the eyesight should be 6/6 without color blindness. This course runs for consecutive six m...

RPSL LICENSE Recruitment and Placement Services License (RPSL) is issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (Government of India) as per the Indian Merchant Shipping Act under the rule of RPS. This Act and license provide the process, mechanism, and guidance for the protection and security of native (Indian) seafarers (officers, trainees, ratings and petty officers) designated on foreign or Indian Flag Vessels. It also helps in safeguarding the restoration and repatriation of seafarers during other emergencies such as when shipowner fails to manage the repatriating seafarers to the native Indian port.  There are several RPS (Recruitment and Placement Service) Providers who need to do registration for obtaining RPS License. These companies require renewing their license after expiry date/year. They need to submit their monthly report to DG shipping/Seamen’s Employment Offices with properly documented information such as CDC No., the name of the seafarer, Name of vessel, ...

SHIPPING COMPANIES IN INDIA India is the emerging hub of shipping companies and merchant navy. Around 80% of the nation’s trade is carried out through the sea, and these companies help in transportation of cargoes. Shipping companies hold the global economy stature, and hence, they have the ability of consistent and positive growth. Shipping industry facilitates export and import services as well as provides shipbuilding, repairing, freight forwarding, lighthouse facilities, etc. From the emergence of liberalization and globalization, Indian Shipping Companies started acquiring infrastructural development and increasing business circumference.  The shipping companies of India are generating a lot of job opportunities and giving rewarding income and facilities. There are massive scope and growth for these companies in an international trade like these companies can grab the opportunity of importing LNG (Liquefied Natural gas) and can harness the fertilizer projects and e...

SHIP CREW MANAGEMENT Crew management on merchant navy ships is one of the challenging and essential parts of the shipping industry. Crew management includes many aspects and a wide range of activities like:  Recruitment and Selection of crew Training of crew members Deployment Crew management contracts Managing rating engagement Vessel management Maintaining a database Travel Accounting Security Providing or appointing qualified, experienced and skilled persons for appropriate designation is not an easy task. Ship owners hire ship management companies to get a supply of crews for passenger ships, D.P. vessels, Tug, Barges, Offshore supply vessels, product tankers, and merchant navy ships. The ship crew management firms also look after the certification and training of the crew before placing them on a ship.  Criteria of Crew Management The professional who is going to be recruited in crew should be reliable, trained, experienced, hardworking, dedicated...

PRE SEA TRAINING Pre Sea training is the short term course for the candidates who want to join merchant navy specifically on the deck side. It helps in preparation for being fit and knowledgeable before going for a job role in merchant navy. Pre Sea is basically Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) which is a one year course during whit cadet gets to learn about navigation, Seaman Ship, Rule of the road, cargo loading and unloading, Ropeworks such as knots and splicing, electronic equipment, etc. They also get taught for watch keeping, parts of the Ship, Ship Construction, marine meteorology and safety tactics.  If a candidate is pursuing DNS, then he/she will not get a technical degree. However, after completion of diploma course, the cadet will serve 18 months of sea time to get a B.Sc. degree. Pre-sea training makes versatile merchant navy professions by covering all the aspects and technicalities of ship management for their skill development.  The eligibility for ...

ON-BOARD SHIP TRAINING In the merchant navy, familiarization with ships, duties, information, and way of work is necessary which comes under onboard ship training. The new crew members undergo proper training to understand their responsibilities and take a snap of information of other departments before holding their job profile.  The primary motive of the onboard ship training is to make crew members aware of safety procedures and how to execute drills during any situation of emergency. Seafarers can do their job efficiently if they go through the excellent training of personal safety and ship’s well-being. On-board ship training decides the performance, transportation, safety, security and competitiveness of a merchant navy ship.  Elements and Focus of Training It is the responsibility of training master to teach and learning the skill of trainee to know about the following points:  Important documents and publication of ships Instructions on SOLAS (Sa...

MARITIME TRAINING The maritime industry is leading the world because 80% of global trade relies on this. The naval and merchant sector provides a cost-efficient, time and energy efficient mode of transportation. Merchant navy and shipping services are the main attributes of this sector. The maritime training aims to train and develop seafarers, merchant officers and skilled professionals for handling large vessels being used in international trade.  In a broader perspective, maritime training generates the workforce for logistics, transportation, finance, policies, management, salvage, insurance, maintenance, ship operation and building, law, brokerage, etc. Merchant navy preparation is suitable for anyone who has passed 12th with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Math) group and is between the ages of 17 to 25 years. There is no bar of gender anyone can participate in the desired course or maritime stream.  In India, there are several private and government colleges/...

MERCHANT NAVY Merchant navy is a field which gives the opportunity to travel across the globe, feel the adventure in the seas, and assist the international trade with the possibilities of high growth and remunerations. Merchant navy is the backbone of global trade (including export and import). This sector is different from ‘navy’ as merchant navy offers commercial and trade associated services and later one serves to the nation’s defense.  Merchant navy is the emerging and alluring career option for youngsters in India these days. This sector employs a large number of workers for shipment, carrying and delivering the cargoes worldwide. The job in this field is glamorous but equally challenging also. Choosing merchant navy as a career can be proved as a satisfactory and monetarily rewarding, but it requires hard work and levels of evaluation, examination to get the desired job. Merchant navy armada (fleet) includes cargo ships, passenger ships, bulk carriers, tankers,...

ROLE OF SHIP MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS Shipping Management for Business Purpose of Shipping Companies Shipping companies cannot sustain without proper management. Presently, these firms are facing various challenges while spreading business in the global market. Today, effective management proves to be the key to success for such companies. Ship management plays a significant role in the business activities of shipping companies and involves leadership, staffing and controlling. It is a particular type of management because its execution takes place under special conditions of the ship. Today’s world of IT, globalization and demanding environment bring new challenges daily for managers and management process. The term modern management of ships focuses on the importance of ‘soft variables’ such as human resource, ability, regulation styles, etc. However, earlier management was characterized by ‘hard variables’ like structures, strategies, sizes, planning, control, technologi...

SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGES Solutions to cope up challenges Infrastructure and progressive framework are regarded as the primary strength of every nation’s growth. The logistics industry has a responsibility to embellish emphasis on constructing integrated rail networks, world-class road web, and modernized cargo facilities at airports and creating logistics parks by achieving the standards of Special Economic Zones. It is essential to actualize that the advantages which can be carried out in the best way in logistics industry rely on establishing training intuitions with the help of companies so that improvement can be seen in the overall service quality. The warehousing and storage facility is vital for the constant progress of the logistics sector. Due to the hike in the transportation of perishable and short shelf life products the logistics agencies need to provide a lot of attention to enhance the warehousing facilities. The global procurement, new models of sales and dist...