| Name of The Course : |
B.Sc. Nautical Science |
| Duration of the course : |
3 Years ( 6 Semesters Residential Course) |
| Affiliated to : |
West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT), Department of Higher Technical Education ,Govt. of West Bengal |
| Approved by : |
The Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India |
| Eligibility Criteria : |
a) Indian National in possession of Indian Passport
b) Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)
with 60% from a recognized board or any University. Should have passed with not less
50% marks in English as subject, at either 10th or 10+2 standard. |
| Age : |
Age not more than 25 yrs. on date of commencement of course with a concession of
2 yrs for female candidates. |
| Medical Standard : |
(i) Medically fit as per the standards prescribed by M.S.Medical Examination Rules 2000. (ii) Eye sight 6/6 in each eye without visual aids and normal colour vision and should have passed the MMD Eye Sight Test.
(iii) No Eye Glass Permitted.
(iv) No Colour Blindness. |
CAREER PATH & JOB OPPORTUNITIES :
The study in this “ Degree Course “ at Seacom Marine College (SMC) is based on the concept of “Experiential Learning”. It is conducted and supervised by highly qualified and experienced faculty members who have hard-won expertise in both the sectors - maritime transport and nautical .
The study includes :
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Navigation ship |
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Operations |
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Building |
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Maintenance |
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Repair of marine equipment |
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Overview and activity framework of shipping companies & offshore oil companies etc. |
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Exposure to IMO regulations |
After successful completion of the B. Sc. degree from Seacom Marine College (SMC) the cadet officers are required to put in one year of sea service on board a Merchant ship to become eligible to appear for the certificate of competency as Second Mate (FG) exam, conducted by The Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India. The graduate cadets are entitled to certain exemptions in qualifying sea service and written exam for the certificate of competency examination.
From the rank of Trainee Nautical Officer, Cadets will progress to a 3rd Officer / 2nd Officer, Chief Officer and ultimately the Captain i.e. Master of the Vessel.
A graphical representation of the career path is set out below:
Candidate admitted in BNS Course at SEACOM with 10+2(PCM) 60% & English (10th or 10+2) 50% and Age within 25 years
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Completed 3 yrs. BNS Course (Including STCW 95 Courses) and Awarded Bachelor degree from West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT), Govt of West Bengal & Indian CDC issued from D.G.Shipping, Mumbai, Govt. of India
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12 months On-board Training at sea as a Trainee Nautical Officer |
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2nd officer Written Exam exempted, Oral examination Conducted by DG Shipping
After passing he/she get 2nd Officer COC from D.G.Shipping, Mumbai, Govt. of India |
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After completion of 12 months sea time as a 2nd Officer / 3rd Officer
(Depending upon the company) |
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Appears for Mate examination Conducted by DG Shipping |
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After passing he/she get Chief Officer COC from D.G. Shipping, Mumbai,
Govt. of India
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After completion of 24 months sea time as a Chief Officer
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Appears for Masters examination Conducted by DG Shipping
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After passing he/she get Master / Captain COC from D.G.Shipping, Mumbai,
Govt. of India
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He / She Join Ship as Master / Captain
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