GP Rating Course
The GP Rating (General Purpose Rating) course is an ideal starting point for a career in the Merchant Navy. It prepares candidates with the essential skills required to work in both deck and engine departments onboard ships.
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Course Overview
The GP Rating course is a 6-month residential training program designed for candidates who want to enter the shipping industry at an operational level. It provides hands-on training in ship maintenance, navigation support, and engine room assistance.
Duration: 6 Months (Residential Training)
What You Will Learn
Deck Department Training
- • Seamanship skills (knots, mooring, anchoring)
- • Basic navigation and lookout duties
- • Ship structure and terminology
- • Cargo handling basics
- • Emergency drills and safety procedures
Engine Department Training
- • Basics of marine engineering
- • Machinery maintenance and operations
- • Engine room watchkeeping
- • Safety tools and equipment usage
- • Fuel and lubrication systems
Mandatory Safety Training (STCW)
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
Elementary First Aid (EFA)
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
Security Training for Seafarers
Additional Skills & Development
Maritime English and communication
Basic maritime rules and regulations
Swimming and physical fitness training
Teamwork and discipline onboard
How We Support You
Admission in DG Shipping approved institutes
Guidance for eligibility, documentation, and medical tests
Training and preparation support
Placement assistance after course completion
Begin Your Merchant Navy Journey
Enroll in GP Rating course and take your first step toward a successful maritime career.
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