About B.Sc. (Nautical Science) Course
Here are the details of B.Sc. (Nautical Science) Course including duration, Eligibility, Admission Criteria, Fees and Syllabus.
The three-year B.Sc.Nautical Science course is conducted under affiliation with the University of Madras. It is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. It is a course leading to Second Mates Foreign-Going Certificate of Competency awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, after 12 months of sea service, enabling the cadets to become Navigating Officers on board Merchant Naval ships anywhere in the world. The three-year B.Sc.,Nautical Science course is strictly residential. The syllabus is specially drawn up to give broad based maritime education, with special emphasis on fundamentals of maritime subjects and practical aspects of the profession. The educational and training programme is designed to inculcate officer like qualities and a high sense of discipline in the cadets.
Entry Requirements :
Academic Standards : A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent examination with minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics group, (but not less than 50% in each subject), and atleast 50% in English at 10th or 12th standard
Age : 17 to 25 years as on 3rd August 2009
Medical Standard : Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with minimum unaided vision 6/6 in each eye, and with no colour blindness.
About the College
Vel's Academy of Maritime Studies is situated at Pallavaram, Chennai, about three kilometers from Chennai International and Domestic Airport. The Academy is headed by a Captain Superintendent and amongst its Faculty are highly proficient Lecturers (who are ex-Mariners) and Instructors, with years of experience on board ships and ashore, who take meticulous care to train the cadets to be future deck (navigating) officers. The Academy has three sophisticated workshops, a Simulator room, and three laboratories for giving cadets the necessary training. As a part of the curriculum, cadets are taken on board ships in Chennai harbour for shipboard familiarization. The course also prepares the candidates to pursue a career in shipping companies or shipping related activities ashore. Candidates who successfully complete training at this institute will be eligible for taking up jobs as navigating officers on board any ship sailing anywhere in the world. VAMS is the first institute in South India to be awarded an ISO 9001:2000 certification by Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance, London.
Other Courses offered by
Vels Academy of Maritime Studies
- Category: Merchant Navy, Maritime & Nautical Science
- Sub Category:
Marine Engineering
- Category: Merchant Navy, Maritime & Nautical Science
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Nautical Science
- Category: Merchant Navy, Maritime & Nautical Science
- Sub Category:
Nautical Science
- Category: Merchant Navy, Maritime & Nautical Science
- Sub Category:
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Address :
Velan Nagar, P.V.Vaithiyalingam Road
Pallavaram, Chennai 600117, India
Tel : Direct 044 22662506
Tel : Epabx 044 22662512, 22662514
Fax : 044 22662516
Mobile : 9840365082
Email: dsps_pnp@yahoo.com
Q :
students opted for commerce with computer can go for merchant navy
&best institute in india&salary offered after course
Ans :
Yes u can
COC3 course at IIMS ,Karnataka after 10+2 provides you with the stipend paid on board ship training paying 10000-25000 / month. after which students get placed at salaries ranging from Rs. 1.5- 2 lacs a month. Time period of course is 2 years( approx.) including 12-18 months of stipend paid training.Students of PCM / Commerce with Maths are eligible for one module whereas students of all three streams ARTS/SCIENCE/COMMERCE are eligible for another module . contact yatin26 at gmail 09212333701
Q :
Joining marchant nevy after 10th or 12th . Which class is supirior......
Ans :
Dear Rishab,
The minimum eligibility for courses in nautical science and Marine engineering is 10+2 or an equivalent examination with physics, chemistry and mathematics. He should also pass a medical fitness test for sea service under standard norms and with eyesight 6/6 with no color blindness.
Candidates wishing to enter the navigational and engineering fields of Merchant Navy need to complete a Bachelors degree in Nautical Science or Marine engineering, before they can gain admission to the field.
Q :
sir, am final year student of b.e/ece (electronics and communication engg) from chennai, am interested in joining merchant navy, do i have any scope of job which is related to my subject, if yes, what further courses i have to proceed from which instituation, awaiting your reply as soon as possible
thank you
Ans :
dear u can undergo GEC course to get converted to marine engineer. The GEC course is for the duration of around 15 months and the entire training is completed in 3 phases as under: Phase 1: 5 months Pre-Sea training at Academy in Bangkok Phase 2: 8 months Sea training on board Ship. (You shall be paid a stipend of around USD 200 – 400 per month depending on the Ship. (The Institute assures 100/% Placements for sea training on board ships which is a pre - requisite to get the job with the Shipping Companies.) Phase 3: 2 months Final training at Academy in UK starting salary Rs. 1.5 lakhs-2 lakhs contact for further details yatin26 at gmail / 09212333701
Q :
Which institutes provide the deck cadet course in india?
Ans :
COC3 course at IIMS ,Karnataka after 10+2 provides you with the stipend paid on board ship training paying 20000-25000 / month. after which students get placed at salaries ranging from Rs. 1.5- 2 lacs a month. Time period of course is 2 years( approx.) including 12-18 months of stipend paid training.Students of PCM / Commerce with Maths are eligible for one module whereas students of all three streams ARTS/SCIENCE/COMMERCE are eligible for another module
contactat - yatin26 at gmail
09212333701
Q :
can i avail maritime education free of cost by writing any entrance exams?
Ans :
no0man
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