B.Sc. (Nautical Science) 3 Year Course
Approved by Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, and Govt. of India.
3 Years Compulsory Residential Course
This course will lead the candidates to become the Captain of the ship. Captain of the ship is also referred as Master mariner. On successful completion of this pre-sea training, the candidates are eligible to become nautical Deck Cadets on board a ship. We assist necessary guidance for placement for successful meritorious students.
This course consists of six semesters. The B.Sc (Nautical Science) degree will be awarded by the University on the successful completion of Three years duration. After 3 years, the cadets will be joining as the Trainee Cadet Officers on board the ship. They will have to obtain 12 months sea experience. On completion of 12 months sea experience, they will be promoted directly as SECOND OFFICER without any further examinations. With further sea service & exams, they will be promoted to Chief Officer and then become Captain of the ship.
Growth to become a Captain
Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60%. And with minimum of 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th std.
OR
Pass in one Year DNS Course is also eligible.
Age Limit - Below 25 years at the time of commencement of the course.
Physical Standards - Medically fit as per the standards set by M. S. Medical Examination Rules, 2000.
Eyesight - Candidates have to qualify a full eyesight test conducted by the DG Shipping approved medical doctor before being finally selected for the course. Maximum permissible tolerance is + 2.5 on each eye. Colour blindness candidate is not eligible.