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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

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Course Offered Duration (in Years) Eligibility
Diploma in Nautical Science 1 Year 12th standard pass or equivalent examination with physics, chemistry, Mathematics (pcM) and Engtish as separate subjects with a pcM average of not tess than 60% and 50% in English either in 10th or 12th. Need to be qualified in IMU- CET examination. Age not more than 20 years Medical fitness as per DGS norms .

The safety and efficiency of ships are dependent upon the professional competence and dedication to the duty of the seafarers onboard them. To achieve this, maritime education and training, and within that, pre-sea training, is of vital importance. With this in mind, the course of training in India is compulsorily residential with workshop training, boatwork, computer operation, team games swimming, physical

training, parade, and a host of other extra-curricular activities. Students completing this course should have the required standard of knowledge, communication skills, competence, cheerful obedience to orders of superiors, team spirit, leadership, and other seaman-like qualities.

This course is a combination of 1 year duration training ashore and 18 months shipboard training after which they will be equivalent to a B.Sc in nautical science.

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Approval & Recognition

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Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India
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Indian Register of Shipping

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ISO 9001-2015 -Certificate of DNV

About Course

The safety and efficiency of ships are dependent upon the professional competence and dedication to the duty of the seafarers onboard them. To achieve this, maritime education and training, and within that, pre-sea training, is of vital importance.

With this in mind, the course of training in India is compulsorily residential with workshop training, boatwork, computer operation, team games swimming, physical training, parade, and a host of other extra-curricular activities. Students successfully completing this course should have the required standard of knowledge, communication skills, competence, cheerful obedience to orders of superiors, team spirit, leadership, and other seaman-like qualities.

This course is a combination of 1 year duration training ashore and 18 months shipboard  training after which they will be equivalent to a B.Sc in nautical science.

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Career Prospect

After successful completion of training and obtaining course completion certificate from the University,

the cadets   are eligible to take the examinations required for obtaining a Certificate of Competency (CoC) as a Deck Officer in the merchant navy. This certificate is issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, and is recognized internationally.

Besides above, after completing this course, one can work in Indian Naval Sciences, weather forecasting centres, port operations companies, and educational institutes.

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