Vassudev Salgaocar School of Maritime Studies
A specialized one-year pre-sea training program leading to a career in the Merchant Navy as a deck officer. The curriculum combines classroom education with practical training in navigation, cargo handling, and seamanship.
Our academic paradigm emphasizes experiential, project-based instruction co-created alongside industry leaders. Students gain hands-on practice in specialized laboratories, preparing them directly to assume core operations and management roles globally.
Minimum Requirements
Duration: 1 Year Academic Training + 18 Months On-Board Training. Academic Qualification: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST). English: Minimum 50% marks in 10th or 12th from a recognized board. Age Limit: Maximum 25 years. Selection Process: Admission through IMU CET Entrance Test and Company Sponsorship.
Graduates of this program find excellent growth opportunities across premier organizations. Key prospective roles include:
Admissions are open for the current academic session.