Pre Sea Training

The Pre Sea Training (PST) is a 45 Days (30 Days institutional+ 15 Days STCW) course designed for people who want to work in the merchant navy after completing their 10th standard and have a low budget. It’s an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain awareness and training about the merchant navy.

The program includes a mandatory course called STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch keeping). This course teaches candidates essential skills and knowledge to ensure their safety and the crew’s safety while on board a ship. It covers various scenarios that can occur at sea and provides strategies for managing them effectively.

Our objective is to prepare highly qualified merchant mariners with the technical and soft skills required for a successful career in the Merchant Navy. We strive to offer the best training to our candidates to enable them to succeed in their careers. After successful completion of the training, we also help place the trained crew on board vessels under our management.

Eligibility Criteria for Pre Sea Training Course

Before applying for the Pre Sea Training course in India, it’s important for prospective candidates to understand the eligibility requirements of the course.

  • Pass in 10th from a recognized education board.
  • Medically and physically fit.
  • No visual aids or color blindness.
  • Eye vision (+) or (-) 2.5 allowed.
  • Age – 18 to 28 years.

 

Ship Types:

  • Cargo ships
  • Tankers
  • Container ships
  • Passenger ships (Cruise liners)
  • Bulk carriers

 

Merchant Navy (Shipboard Employment)

  • Deck Officer: Graduates from Pre-Sea training can work as Trainee Deck Officers on merchant ships. They assist in navigation, cargo operations, ship maintenance, and watchkeeping.
  • Engine Officer: Graduates can also become Trainee Engineering Officers on ships, working under the supervision of senior officers, maintaining and operating the machinery and systems on board.
  • Catering Officer: Some Pre-Sea courses also offer training for catering and hospitality on ships, leading to positions such as Catering Officers or Steward Officers responsible for managing the ship's food and hospitality services.

Certificates Provided in Pre Sea Training

Upon successful completion, the academy will issue the PST course certificate and the STCW course certificate. Additionally, candidates will receive the INDOS (Indian National Database for Seafarers) and CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) awards. These certificates hold significant importance as they serve as identification documents for seafarers.

Career Flow in Pre Sea Training Course

45 Days (30 Days institutional+ 15 Days STCW) General Awareness Program (STCW)→ Join as Trainee Ordinary Seaman in Deck/Trainee Wiper in Engine for a minimum period of 18 months with a stipend of 200$ – 400$ → After getting a watch keeping certificate, sail as AB/OILER for 12 to 18 months with a salary of 400$ -800$ or 800$ – 1200$ respectively→ After total sea time of 24 months, appear for NCV 2nd mate (Deck) or appear for class 4 NCV (Engine) → Upon obtaining 2nd mate, sail as 2nd officer or obtaining class 4 certificate, sail as 4th engineer with a salary of 3500$ – 5500$ → Further sea experience & passing exam, can rise to the rank of Master Mariner/Chief engineer with a salary of 8500$ -12000$

Placement Opportunities After Pre Sea Training Course in India

Graduates of the Pre-Sea Training Course have a broad range of career options available to them in the maritime sector. From shipboard employment to roles in shipping companies, offshore industries, port operations, and marine electronics, there is substantial demand for skilled maritime professionals. The career offers competitive salaries, international exposure, and long-term growth opportunities, making it an attractive choice for individuals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in the maritime industry.