ORISSA MARITIME ACADEMY
Pradip Port (Orissa)-754142
Tel: (06722-221176, Mob: 09777229137
(Admn. Officer)
Email: omaparadip@sify.com
www.orissamaritime.com
(Approved by Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India and ISO 9001-2000 Certified)
ADMISSION NOTICE 2008-2009
PRE-SEA GENERAL PURPOSE RATING COURSE
(MERCHANT NAVY'S CREW TRAINING)
ADMISSION DETAILS:
Application form for admission to January 2009 batch is available. Eligible candidates as per prospectus guideline should download the form from their web site www.orissamaritime.com and send with a DD of Rs.100/- in the name of "Orissa Maritime Academy" payable at Paradip.
IMPORTANT DATES:
The application from must reach them before 21st November 2008.
Tentative date for screening test is 15th December 2008.
Admission will close on 30th December 2008.
They will not reply to ineligible candidates. The Academy has no Agents working for the admission process. Candiadates should not approach any other person other than our administrative officer. The basis of selection will be as per merit list drawn on basis of marks obtained in 10th and in Engilsh subjects. Candidates are advised not to approach any one for any help in admission. For any enquiry on CDC and admission procedure the right contact person is F.C. PARIDA (Administrative officer) Tel. no. 06722-223204, Mobile no.097 772 29137. Information from others may not be acceptable to them.
ADMISSION IS SUBJECT TO RULES AND REGULATION OF DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SHIPPING
PRINCIPAL
ORISSA MARITIME ACADEMY
Paradip-754142
About ACADEMY
The Orissa Maritime Academy, an autonomous body under Govt. of Orissa, was established in the year 1993. It was founded by Padmabhushan Sri Rama Kant Rath, IAS, Ex- Chief Secretary to Government of Orissa with active support of the then Chief Minister of Orissa, late Biju Pattnaik. It is duly approved by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India, Mumbai. It was the first Maritime Academy to conduct G. P. Rating Course on regular basis. The aim of the Academy was to train meritorious, but economically backward students (male & female) for the Merchant Navy. From its inception, it is functioning as a non- profitable institute. The Academy has been registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860 and is ISO 9001-2000 certified.
Location:
The Academy is located at Paradip Port town spread over an area of 15 acres of land. The Academy has enough space for Classroom, Recreation space, Library, Office, Workshop, Computer Laboratory, Dining Hall, Galley and accommodation for the trainees. There are spaces for playground and sports activities.
Management:
The Academy is under the management of a Board of Governors. The Govt. of Orissa appoints the Chairman and members of the Board of Governors. Padmabhushan Sri Rama Kant Rath, IAS, Ex- Chief Secretary to Government of Orissa was the first Chairman of the Board of Governors. At present the Principal Secretary to Govt. of Orissa, Commerce & Transport (Commerce) Department is the Chairperson of the Academy. The Chairman, Paradip Port Trust is the Vice-Chairman, Deputy Conservator and Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer, Paradip Port Trust are members. Our financial activities are managed and controlled by FA & CAO and Dy FA & CAO of Paradip Port. Apart from these members, personnel from Indian Navy and Shipping Industry have been included in the Board. Paradip Port Trust and Govt. of Orissa renders all assistance to smooth functioning.
Aim & Objective:
1. To produce a new generation of seamen who are educated, trained, skilled and disciplined and capable of taking up challenges brought in by modern technological advances onboard Merchant Ships.
2. To provide training as per International Standard, instill spirit of adventure so as to enable the trainees to withstand the stress and strain of sea voyage and to develop national integrity.
3. To expose the trainees to a group-life, to inculcate in them the values of discipline, dutifulness and loyalty.
Faculty:
The entire training meets the highest standard set up by International Maritime Organization and complies fully with the syllabus prescribed and approved by the Director General of Shipping, Mumbai. The course is conducted under the strict supervision and instruction of a team of very highly qualified, experienced and dedicated Master Mariners, Chief Engineer, Ex-Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Port Trust personnel.
Course offered:
Pre-sea General Purpose Rating Training.(Ship’s crew)
Duration: 6(six) months, compulsory residential.
Educational qualification:
Pass in 10th standard from a recognized Board with Science, Mathematics and English as subjects. Candidates should have 40% in aggregate in 10th standard and (40% in English either in 10th or in +2 levels.)
Age:
Must have completed 17½ years and must be below 25 years of age as on date of commencement of course.
Medical standard:
All the candidates should be physically fit for the sea service as per Merchant Shipping Act (Medical Examination for Seafarers) Rules, 2000. Eyesight should be 6/6 with normal vision – no colour blindness and height – 158 cm, weight – 48 kgs.
How to apply:
Application forms and prospectus are to be downloaded from their website www.orissamaritime.com and completed application forms should be submitted to the Academy along with a demand draft of Rs.100/-(one hundred) and attested xerox copy of relevant documents.
Selection procedure:
The intake capacity of the Academy is 40(forty) per batch. In case eligible candidates do not receive any call letter prior 10 days before commencement of the course, they should contact the Academy over telephone to inquire about the status of their application form. The training commences on 1st of January and 1st of July every year. The short listed (eligible) candidates will be called to the Academy for selection. In the selection procedure, the candidate has to undergo a medical test. In order to ascertain the merit of the candidates, the Academy may conduct a written and viva-voce test in English. The applicant will have to attend the above tests at their own expenses at Paradip. The selection will be on strictly merit basis. There will be a reservation of 15% of seats for SC/ST candidates and 10% for the children of Paradip Port Trust employees. However, if the number of required candidates in the above categories is not available, the vacancy will be offered to the general candidates.
Course fees:
The course fees is Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only). The entire fee is payable in one installment in shape of a demand draft drawn in favour of “Orissa Maritime Academy” payable at Paradip on the date of admission. The course fee includes tuition fees, uniform, boarding and lodging during the stay in the academy. No stipend is payable during the training period. As per D.G Shipping orders, 50% discount in course fees will be given to female candidates. The candidate has to deposit caution money of Rs.5000/- (Rupees five thousand only), which will be refunded to him/her without any interest after adjusting the claim of the Academy towards any loss/damage/fine for any indiscipline act. The course fees for five STCW courses are extra to be borne by candidates.
ISSUE OF CDC
After completing the Pre-Sea Training (G.P.) and STCW’95 Basic Safety Courses, the successful trainees are eligible to obtain the Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) from the Shipping Master, Government of India. The Academy will provide required assistance to the individual candidates to obtain the CDC.
JOB PROSPECTS
The candidates must obtain the passport during the course period. With the C.D.C and Passport, the candidate is eligible to serve as a G.P. Rating onboard ship of National and International Flag. The Academy does not take any responsibility whatsoever for the employment after successful completion of the training. However, the Academy shall guide the passed out trainees for employment.
With further sea-service, these ratings may be promoted as Seaman Helmsman, Able Bodied Seaman or Motorman and also to the Officer’s level, subject to certain D.G. Shipping requirements. After acquiring sufficient experience at sea, the candidates can be eligible to appear for Certificate of Competency Examination and passing of which provides him an opportunity to become a Marine Officer.
Examination procedure:
The trainees have to undergo monthly examinations in all subjects taught during the month. At the end of the training, they have to undergo an All India Open Exit Examination to be conducted by a Board viz. “Board of Examinations for seafarers” duly approved by the Director General of Shipping. The qualifying marks in written, oral and practical examinations are 60% in each. On passing this examination, the Board will issue pass certificate. The Academy will also issue a training certificate to the candidate on successful completion of his training with remarks on their conduct during training. The conduct will be remarked as “satisfactory/ unsatisfactory”
Course highlights:
The curriculum has been designed to impart an integrated and comprehensive training as per the standard of International Maritime Organization and guidelines issued by the Director General of Shipping, Government of India. The course has covered all aspects of seafaring profession to Deck and Engine Ratings. Apart from the theory and in-house practical classes, the trainees are exposed to extensive practical training onboard Port crafts, Marine Workshop, Electrical Workshop of Paradip Port Trust as per convenience of Paradip Port Authority. The trainees are also given physical, parade and swimming training. The Academy organizes a number of ships’ visit to different types of ships berthed at Paradip Port. The medium of instruction is in English only. The trainees have to undergo the following STCW (Standard of Training Certification and Watch-keeping) courses during the training period at their own cost.
i) Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
ii) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
iii) Elementary First Aid (EFA)
iv) Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
v) Oil Tanker Familiarization Course (OTFC) optional
Hostel facility:
The Academy has got its own hostel inside the premises, which provides lodging and boarding. Each trainee will be provided with a cot, cupboard, bed sheet, mosquito net, pillow with cover, mattress, utensils etc.
Attendance:
The normal minimum classroom attendance required is 90%.
Illness:
In case of any illness, the trainee, if required, will be admitted in the Port Trust Hospital. But the trainee has to bear all the expenses.
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