PRE-SEA TRAINING - GENERAL PURPOSE  RATING (6 Months)

On successful completion of this Pre - Sea training, the candidates will be able to join as a RATING in Indian & Foreign shipping companies as a Deck Crew or Engine Crew. The G.P.Rating candidate will be able to work in all seamanship activities on-board at deck side and other work at Engine side. With further Sea-service, they will be promoted as DECK SERANG, BOSUN, Able-Bodied Seamen / Engine Fitter etc., They can also be promoted to officer Level with certain service and qualification requirements.

 

After completing this Pre-Sea Training, exams will be conducted by Board of examination for sea farers (BES) & successful candidates are eligible to obtain Continuous Discharge Certificate (INDIAN CDC) from the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India.

There are wide job opportunities for our Indian Seamen all over the world.
 
 
 

Admission for General Purpose Rating ( GP ) - 6 months Course

ELIGIBILITY

 PASS IN 10th Std with Total Average 40% marks.

 (With Individual Pass in Mathematics, Science Subjects). (or)


 
PASS in 2 year I.T.I Course from Govt. approved institute with

 minimum 50% aggregate marks in final year.


 40% Marks in English Subject is required either in 10th or 12th

 Standard (or) Any Degree / Diploma Course. 

AGE LIMIT

   Min. 17years 6 months -   25 yrs (maximum)

 No Color Blindness,   6/6 Vision in each eye. No Eye Glasses permitted.

   
   
 

Procedure for Booking of Seats, Important Dates for Admission & Joining

1

The interested candidates can book their seats by downloading the application form from the website (or) can be collected directly from the office.

2

To confirm your reservation of Seat, the application should be accompanied with the Reservation Fee of Rs.25,000/= by DD. The DD should be in favor of 'International Maritime Academy' payable at Chennai. (Seat Reservation Receipt will be sent immediately).

3

 Earlier booking will ensure your seat for the immediate Batch.

4

Last date to send the application form to reserve your seat is 15th June 2008 (For the batch commencing from 1st July ) & 30th September (For the batch commencing from 1st January).

5

Any extension of Date to submit late application form, Can be requested from the Office.

6

The Students should report the IMA-Administrative office along with the passport size Photograph (Two). Original 10th Std. Mark sheet & Passing Certificate etc., (The Exact Reporting Date will be informed to the Students).

7

Verification of Mark sheets & Medical Test will be conducted at the Academy.

8

If the Students fail in the Medical test  (which will be conducted at the Academy), their Reservation fee will be refunded back.

9

The students, who are medically fit & found their eligibility marks correct, should pay the balance course fee before 25th June 2008 (For the batch commencing from 1st July )  (or) 25th Dec 2008 (For the batch commencing from 1st January).

10

The students who have reserved their seats, must come with their Personal items (List of items will be informed by the Academy) to IMA Hostel.

   
   
  CAREER PATH
   
 

Joining 6 months GP Rating Course

                                        
 

After Passing CDC is issued by DG Shipping which is required for employment

                                        
 

Eligible to join as either Deck Crew (or) Engine Crew

                                        
 

Promoted as AB Seaman, Bosun in Deck side (or) Promoted in Engine side

                                        
 

36 Months Sea Experience Eligible to appear for 2nd mate Exams

                                        
 

Eligible to get Promotion to Second officer & upto Captain Level

   
   
   
                                           
   

 

       Those who are awaiting for results can also send their filled in application form
 

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