DECK DEPARTMENT RANKS (FROM LOWEST TO HIGHEST):

. Rank Role Deck Cadet (Trainee) Learns navigation and operations under officers Third Officer Handles safety equipment, navigation watch Second Officer In charge of navigation, weather, charts Chief Officer (Chief Mate) Manages cargo, crew, ship's operations Captain (Master) Overall in-charge of the ship.

.HOW TO JOIN THE DECK SIDE? (FROM LOWEST TO HIGHEST):

To start a deck officer career, you need to join a pre-sea training course after 12th. There are 2 main pathways: .

RANK STRUCTURE AFTER GP RATING

I) ENTRANCE EXAM – IMU CET IMU CET

1.Held twice a year 2. Subjects: English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, General Knowledge 3. After passing, you get admission to DG Shipping-approved institute

II)MEDICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS:

.1. Vision: 6/6 in both eyes (unaided or with specs, depending on course) 2. No color blindness 3. Physically fit (checked by DG Shipping-approved doctors)

DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE DNS (WITH B.SC./B.TECH PCM)

* Qualification: 12th with PCM or B.Sc. in Physics/Maths * Minimum marks: 60% in PCM or B.Sc., 50% in English * Age limit: 18 to 25 years * Medical: Fit, good vision