Merchant Navy Entry Level Programmes

Merchant Navy Training Programmes – Chart Your Course

⭐ Entry Level Programme

GP Rating: The Flagship Entry-Level Programme

(General Purpose Rating)

★ The Crown Jewel of HBIMS-NAF&SA™ ★

⏱ 6 Months 🏫 Residential 🎓 10th Pass Eligible 🌍 Global Career

GP Rating is the single most popular entry-level pathway into the Merchant Navy — and the one programme HBIMS-NAF&SA™ is most known for. In just 6 months, a 10th-pass candidate transforms into a globally-deployable seafarer, walks aboard with a Sponsorship Letter in hand from Day 1, and steps directly into a 100% tax-free salary career.

Through HBIMS-NAF&SA™ , every GP Rating cadet is admitted only to DGMA approved MTIs — protecting them from fraud, agent networks, and uncertified institutes. One framework. One quality bar. One assured seat.

⚓ Why GP Rating is Our Flagship

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DGMA Approved
MTIs Only

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Sponsorship
Letter Day 1

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Structured
6-Month Path

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100% Tax-Free
Income

💵 The Numbers That Matter

₹50–80K

Starting Salary

100%

Tax-Free Income

₹1.5L+

In 4–6 Years

5,000+

Alumni at Sea

50+

DGMA Approved MTIs

🚢 Your Career Voyage

Year 0

Ordinary Seaman

→

Year 1–2

Able Seaman

→

Year 3–4

3rd Officer

→

Year 5+

Chief Officer

→

Year 7+

Captain

✅ Structured Placement Support 📜 STCW Certified 🏫 Residential Campus 📝 Sponsorship from Day 1 🎓 10th Pass Eligible 💼 Tax-Free Career

🧭 1 Year

Deck Cadet Programme

Chart your path to Navigation Officer. Covers advanced navigation, bridge watchkeeping, cargo operations, maritime law, meteorology, and ECDIS. Requires 12th pass with PCM. Career pathway to Captain rank within 8–10 years.

⚙️ 1 Year

Engine Cadet Programme

Master the engineering heart of modern vessels. Marine diesel engines, propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, electrical systems, and engine room management. Career leads to Chief Engineer with salary exceeding ₹15 lakhs/month.

🛡️ Mandatory

STCW Safety Courses

IMO-mandated certifications: PST, PSSR, FPFF, and EFA. Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention, First Aid, and Social Responsibilities. Essential for every seafarer worldwide.

📋 Supported

Dedicated Placement Cell

Dedicated placement cell with 50+ global shipping companies. Sponsorship Letter on day one. Partners include Maersk, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Anglo-Eastern, and many more.

📈 Career Upgrade

Advanced Maritime Courses

Specialised certifications: ARPA, GMDSS, Bridge Team Management, Ship Security Officer, and Medical First Aid. Unlock senior officer positions and higher salary brackets.

GP Rating Curriculum

6 Months to Sea-Ready — Week by Week

"Knowledge of the sea is not taught in schools. It is earned in labs, drills, and sweat. HBIMS-NAF&SA™ makes sure you earn all of it — before you step onboard."

— HBIMS-NAF&SA™ Framework

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MONTH 1–2

Foundation

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Maritime English & Communication

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Basic Seamanship & Ship Familiarisation

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Ship Safety & Fire Fighting (STCW)

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Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

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Elementary First Aid Certification

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Physical Training — Swimming & Endurance

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Introduction to Marine Engineering

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MONTH 3–4

Core Technical

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Deck Operations — Mooring, Anchoring, Cargo

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SOLAS Equipment & Lifeboat Handling

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Navigation Charts & Watchkeeping Duties

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Marine Engine Room Operations

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Oily Water Separator & MARPOL Compliance

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Rigging, Winches & Crane Operations

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Medical Care on Board

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MONTH 5–6

Placement Prep

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Advanced Survival Craft & Rescue Boat

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Ship Security Awareness (ISPS Code)

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Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)

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Simulated Ship Interviews & HR Training

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Document Preparation — INDOS, CDC, STCW

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Port State Control Inspection Readiness

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Final Placement Interview — Shipping Companies

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STCW Certification

IMO-recognised
Valid in 160+ countries

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INDOS Number

DGMA
Mandatory for all Indian seafarers

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CDC Book

Continuous Discharge Certificate
Your official seafarer identity

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Certificate of Proficiency

Issued for each
STCW module completed