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It is a Good course if you can find employment or else bad. (My personal opinion If you have any other career option do not join Merchant Navy as the market is not good, Lots of candidates are Jobless and Govt is doing nothing) so you know how the GP Rating future will be.
What is a GP rating?
GP was an old rating from the MPAA that replaced the M rating. GP means ”Suggested for General Audiences, but Parental Guidance is Advised”. It was replaced in 1972, because some people thought it stood for “General Patronage”.
What is the salary of GP rating in Merchant Navy?
GP Rating Salary: In training period as an Ordinary Seaman gets 200-300$(Rs 12000-18000), after 9 months of sea service as an Ordinary Seaman candidate gets Watch keeping Certificate then candidate gets promoted as Able bodied seaman(AB) salary 1000-1500$.
What is the work after GP Rating course?
Once GP Rating course is completed the rating can join ship in the capacity of Deck or Engine rating and may work in Deck /Engine department in the guidance of seniors crew aboard ships. After completing required sea-time , they may appear for 2nd Mate Exam or Fourth Engineer exam and can get promoted to Officer.
Who can do GP rating?
As per the DGS Circular 7 of 2005 dated 17.06. 2005, the candidates who Pass with aggregate 40\% marks in 10th Standard from a recognized Board with Science, Mathematic as subjects and with minimum 40\% marks in English language are eligible for admission to GP Rating Course.
Who conduct GP rating exam?
After completing Pre-sea training, external examinations are conducted by Board of Examination of Seafarers (BES) under D.G Shipping (Govt of India) and successful candidates are issued an Indian CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) which enables one to work with Indian and International shipping companies as Trainee …
How can I get GP rating in merchant navy?
Minimum Academic Qualification: Pass with aggregate 40\% marks in 10th Standard from a recognized Board with Science, Mathematic as subjects and with minimum 40\% marks in English language either in 10th, 12th or diploma / degree exam. Maximum Age limit: Between 17.5 to 25 years.
What is eligibility for GP rating?
How is GP Rating course?
GP Rating course is a 6 months residential Pre-sea training that you can pursue right after completing 10th. The course is approved by DG shipping, Govt. of India and assists you in starting a career in the Merchant Navy as a Deck or Engine Rating. There is no Common Entrance Test for GP Rating.
What are the subjects in GP rating?
G.P. Rating Course
- Proficiency in Survival Techniques.
- Elementary First Aid.
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility.
- Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.
How do you become a GP rating?
What is GP rating course in Merchant Navy?
If your answers to the above mentioned questions are affirmative, GP Rating course will be of help to you! GP Ratings is a 6 months long pre sea training course. It stands for General Purpose Ratings. After the training, successful candidates may take on deck as well as engine side responsibilities aboard merchant navy ships.
In general, the Merchant Navy Officer Ranks are mainly divided into the following categories: Both the deck and engine departments ensure the smooth and efficient sailing of the ship.
What is GP rating course?
GP Rating course focuses on training cadets in two main roles of shipping sector- Deck crew and engine crew. Deck and Engine Rating programs are available as Individual courses. But GP Rating combines them both and trains candidate Deck as well as Engine Rating aspects!
How to become a GP in the Navy?
To be eligible for the GP rating, you will have to undergo a pre-sea training for a period of months. To be eligible for it, you must have passed 10th exam with a minimum of 40\% with Maths and Science as major subjects along with English in which you must have scored 40\%.