The 'Ship's Master' is in charge of the ship. The Nautical (Deck) Department, Engineering Department & Catering Department are shown in the chart below. A deck officer starts his career as a TNOC (Cadet), rising to Captain (Ship's Master). An engine officer begins as a Junior Engineer,rising to the Chief Engineer. Promotions are subject to the candidate completing "sea-time", vacancies arising, and passing the competency certificate examination.
Sl. No. | Nautical Dept | Catering Dept | Engineering Dept |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Chief Officer | Saloon Ratings | Chief Engineer |
2. | 2nd Officer | - | 2nd Engineer |
3. | 3rd Officer | - | 3rd Engineer |
4. | TNOC (Cadets) | - | 4th Engineer |
5. | Deck Ratings | - | Junior Engineers |
6. | - | - | Engine Ratings |
BBSM engages cadets/ trainees directly through it own schemes and has not authorized any person to engage cadets/trainees on its behalf. BBSM recruits directly all crews(deck, engine, saloon and GP rating) on its main fleet and not through any person.
It has come to the notice of BBSM that certain persons are fraudulently issuing letters on our behalf regarding the selection of cadets/crew to candidates seeking employment in BBSM. Public are advised not to be misguided by such mails, messages or communication through any means.
You can work on Direct Contract with BBSM
Alternative 1
Candidates with 10+2 (PCM), age up to 25 years,
On successful completion of training they apply to join a shipping company. Shipping companies also approach candidates while under training and recruit them directly.
Alternative 2: One Year IMU Pre-sea course
Ratings: One may choose to join the sea career as a rating.
Eligibility:
Deck Rating: 10th/SSC, 18-25 Years. Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (M.S.) Rules. Eye Sight 6/6, with color vision.
Engine Rating: 10th/SSC, 18-25 years. Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (M.S.) Rules.
General Purpose (GP) Rating Course: (For deck/engine): 10th / SSC, 18-25 years. Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (M.S.) Rules. Eye Sight 6/6, with color vision.
Saloon Rating Course: SSC. Age limits: 18 to 25 years. Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping Rules.
Rating Training is carried out at MTI as and when required and at various institutes in the country. Kindly also refer to the Directorate General of Shipping website for details: www.dgshipping.gov.in