Best College to Pursue a Career in Merchant Navy

For most people, a job means sitting at a desk for seven to nine hours. But for people who like the adventurous out-door life, there are plenty of other options. If you are one of those people, then Merchant Navy could be a field you would want to get in. Life as a seaman is not easy, but it's not an impossible task; you can attain a lifestyle in the sea by possessing certain qualities. A person who is ready to take challenges and is not afraid of responsibilities would be suitable for the Merchant Navy life.

For people aspiring to get into Merchant Navy, there are a number of institutes providing many courses. VMS Shipping Pvt. Ltd. is one of the Best colleges for merchant navy in Maharashtra where you can pursue the GP Rating course and secure a job in merchant navy after just 6 months; you only need the least qualification of 10th standard to get admission in the course. The eligibility to get admission in GP Rating course at our institute is:

·     Educational Qualification: 40% in 10th or its equivalent from any recognised board and 40% in English in either 10th or 12th.

·         Max. Age Limit: 25         

·         Min. Height and Weight: 157 cms and 48 kgs

·      Max. Permissible Eyesight Limit:  6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in other one for distant unaided vision.

GP Rating Course at VMS Shipping Pvt. Ltd is a residential course, approved by D.G Shipping (Govt of India) and guarantees an opportunity to get employed anywhere in Merchant Navy. A GP Rating candidate is taught many skills and indulges in different practices including swimming, physical drills, rope and mast climbing, workshop training, lifesaving appliances usage, firefighting exercises. Hence, the GP Rating course fees at our institute covers different factors like:

·         Seamanship

·         Cargo handling

·         Maintenance work on deck

·         Operation and maintenance of Machinery

Established in 1956 VMS Shipping Pvt. Ltd. is a Maritime education consultancy firm with a vision to become a widespread name in the Merchant Navy Sector. We believe in teamwork and always strive to overcome the expectations believing that nothing is impossible. We provide courses for GP Rating and Saloon Rating as well as have supported the initiative of Direct Entry Programme for those can't afford to get an admission in the courses but want to make a career in Merchant Navy.