Opportunity for Engineer Join Pre-Sea GME Courses

Opportunity for Engineer Join PreSea GME Courses: The one-year Pre-Sea Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course is a specialized training program designed for engineering graduates, primarily those with a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture—who wish to pursue a career as marine engineers in the merchant navy. This course is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India. The course is being offered by the Marine Engineering Training Institute

Course Structure and Duration

• Total Duration: 1 year (typically 8 months classroom + 4 months onboard training, or 6 months classroom + 6 months workshop, depending on the institute)
• Classroom/Workshop Training: Covers marine engineering theory, ship machinery, maintenance, ship construction, marine electrical technology, and safety.
• Onboard Training: Practical shipboard experience, often with a stipend and free boarding/lodging1.

Opportunity for Engineer Join Pre-Sea GME Courses: Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:
  • B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical & Automation from a UGC-recognized and/or AICTE-approved university
  • Minimum 50–65% aggregate marks in the degree (varies by institute; AEMA requires 65%)
  • At least 50–60% marks in English in 10th, 12th, or degree
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years on the date of course commencement (varies slightly by institute).
• Medical Fitness: Must meet DGS medical standards, including eyesight and color vision requirements
• Marital Status: Unmarried (as per most institutes)

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Admission Process

• Application: Online application through the respective institute’s website (e.g., Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy, International Maritime Institute, SCI-MTI, etc.
• Selection: Based on academic merit, entrance test, interview, and medical examination
• Sponsorship: Many candidates secure sponsorship from shipping companies before or during the admission process

Course Intake and Dates (Example: AEMA 2025)

Career Path After GME

• On successful completion, candidates receive a pre-sea course completion certificate.
• Eligible to join ships as Engine Cadets; after 6 months of sea service, can appear for the Class IV Marine Engineer Officer exam.
• Upon passing, awarded the Certificate of Competency, enabling them to work as Marine Engineer Officers worldwide