Saloon Rating Course

Saloon Rating Course

(DG Shipping Approved)

Saloon Rating Course was introduced on request from the Shipping Industry, in order to ensure enhanced & multiple utility of ratings, on board vessels belonging to shipping companies, worldwide. Accordingly, the erstwhile Deck Rating and Engine Rating courses were adapted to the new guidelines and concept of "Saloon Rating" was introduced by the Directorate. This ensured higher employ-ability of the Indian seafarers in world market.

Course Name: Certificate Course in Maritime Catering

Course Duration: 6 Months

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Age – Between 17.5 to 25 years
  • Qualification – Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 12th standard from any stream, from a recognized Board with English as a subject. The candidate to obtain atleast 40% mark.
  • Medical – medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000; as amended.


Course Name: Orientation Course for catering personne

Course Duration: 6 Months

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Age – Between 18 to 25 years
  • Qualification – Candidates holding Degree/Diploma in Hotel management from recognized and reputed board or the universities. The candidates should have scored a minimum of 40 % marks in English language at 10th / 12th standard examination.
  • Medical – medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000; as amended.


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