GP Rating Course
GP Rating Course at As Marine Shipping Management Pvt. Ltd.
General Purpose Rating (GP Rating) is a 6-month intensive pre-sea program that creates versatile crew members capable of working across both Deck and Engine departments on merchant vessels. At As Marine Shipping Management Pvt. Ltd., GP Rating training emphasizes hands-on multi-skilling, STCW safety mastery, and shipboard discipline for immediate deployment on Indian and international shipping lines.
What Is GP Rating Course?
GP Rating serves as the fastest entry point into Merchant Navy careers for 10th pass candidates, delivering comprehensive training to work as multi-skilled ratings handling deck operations, engine maintenance, mooring, cargo watch, and basic machinery operations.
Unlike specialized officer courses, GP Rating creates “jack-of-all-trades” seafarers who support officers across departments during watches, emergencies, and routine maintenance. Approved by DG Shipping, the course includes mandatory STCW certification and qualifies graduates for Indian CDC after minimal sea-time.
Perfect for young candidates seeking high sea salaries (₹40,000-70,000/month starting) without engineering/science qualifications or lengthy training periods.
Ready to Start Earning at Sea in 6 Months?
No 12th required? Still want Merchant Navy career? Speak to As Marine GP Rating counsellors for immediate batch details and placement assurance!
Modules
Course Modules You Will Master
01.
General Ship Knowledge
General Ship Knowledge covers vessel types, principal dimensions, watertight subdivisions, freeboard marks, ship construction materials, and department layouts from engine room to bridge, cargo holds, and accommodation.
02.
Marine Engineering Knowledge
Marine Engineering Knowledge teaches main propulsion (diesel engines), auxiliary machinery (pumps, compressors, purifiers), refrigeration systems, fuel oil systems, bilge pumping, and basic electrical circuits with practical disassembly/assembly exercises.
03.
Seamanship & Deck Operations
Seamanship & Deck Operations includes ropework (knots, splices, wire seizing), mooring/anchoring procedures, cargo handling gear (derricks, cranes), paintwork, chipping/grinding, and lifesaving appliances maintenance.
04.
Safety & Survival Training
Safety & Survival Training delivers complete STCW Basic Safety Training: Firefighting with live fire drills, Personal Survival Techniques in swimming pool, Elementary First Aid (CPR, fractures), and Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities for multicultural crews.
05.
Workshop Practice
Workshop Practice provides hands-on training with lathe, drilling, grinding, gas cutting, basic fitting, and electrical wiring tasks across engine workshop simulating real shipboard breakdowns and repairs.
05.
Physical Training & Shipboard Routine
Physical Training & Shipboard Routine includes parade drills, PT exercises, swimming proficiency, boat pulling, firefighting team coordination, and 4-hour watchkeeping simulations building endurance for long voyages.
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