The overall aim of the course is to provide training to meet the minimum mandatory requirements for training and certification for Masters, Officers, Ratings and other personnel for service on ships using fuels covered within the IGF Code, as per Regulation A-V/3 and Section A-V/3-1 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended.
Course Duration: 4 Days
- Any seafarer who has completed the four Basic Safety Courses, under STCW Regulation VI/1 and Section A-VI/1.
- Seafarers holding Basic or Advanced Level Gas Tanker Cargo endorsement / COP are not required to undertake this training.
- Non-Indian Participants need to hold a Student Visa to India to undergo the course.
- Note: As per D.G.Shipping Guidelines, a candidate will be permitted for the final examination (Exit Exam/ Institute Exam, as applicable) only after successfully completing the E- Learning Module of the course.
- Four Basic Safety Courses Certificates
- Valid Medicals by a D.G.Shipping Approved Doctor
- Boiler Suit & Safety Shoes
- Successful Completion of E-Learning Modules (Course ID- 5311) through the DGS website is mandatory. You must complete the E- Learning Module of the course on D.G.Shipping Website, including passing the E- Learning Assessment, before the completion of your Physical class to be eligible to give your Exit Exam.
| For SIMTI Candidates | For External Candidates | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. No. | Category | Course | Course Fee | Lodging & Boarding | Course Fee | Lodging & Boarding |
| 1 | Basic Training For Ships Using Fuels Covered Within The IGF Code | 15000/- | Included in the Course Fees (4 Days) | 15000 | Included in the Course Fees (4 Days) | |
Step 1: Click on the “Apply Now” button, fill up the Application Form and pay the application fees.
Step 2: On completion of the first step successfully, you will receive a link over e-mail for an Online Examination from our Professional Agency. The login details, as well as other instructions, shall be provided in the e-mail. Please make sure you provide the correct credentials (e-mail and phone number) at the time of filling out the Application Form.
Step 3: If you clear our online test, you will be called for a Personal Interview in our Mumbai office. The details of the venue will be sent in the e-mail.
Step 4: On Selection in the Personal Interview, you shall undergo a Medical Test with the Company-appointed Doctor.
Step 5: A merit list shall be displayed on the Institute Website taking into account results/score of past Academic records, Online Test, Interview as well as Medical Examination “Status Fit”.
Step 6: The candidates who make it to the Merit List shall be asked to pay a booking amount towards Admission & Orientation Fees to book their seat.
Step 7: After receiving the booking amount, the candidates will be issued an Admission/Sponsorship Letters along with DG approval.
Step 8: The candidates shall receive by email the Joining/Standing instructions as well as other documents in the form of Undertakings/Declarations.
Step 9: The admitted candidates have to report on the morning of commencement date of the course at SIMTI.
SIMTI provides the required documents i.e Sponsorship letter and Admission letter on completion of the selection process for purpose of securing educational loans.
The offer of admission for Pre-Sea Training and Structured Shipboard Training by SIMTI shall not be considered a guarantee of employment on completion of such training. However, in the event of SIMTI offering employment after passing the Examination, the candidate shall agree to be bound to accept our employment and serve on our vessel for a period of three years. This is a requirement as per the Gazette notification S.O.2132 (E) issued on December 12\\2007 by Govt. of India.
Post the Structured Shipboard training, candidates will have to undergo 4 months’ Preparatory courses for appearing for an examination conducted by DG Shipping and obtain a Certificate of Competency (CoC).
Stage 1: 4 Months Pre-Sea training in the Institute.
Stage 2: 8 months of Structured Shipboard training on ship as Trainee Electro Technical Officer.
Stage 3: 6 months or more sailing as Asst. Electro Technical Officer.
Stage 4: Post successfully clearing the examination and obtaining the Certificate of Competency, candidates are eligible for employment as full-fledged Electro–Technical Officer globally.