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Start your journey to sea today

Join DG Shipping–approved courses at Samudra Gyan Marine Academy. Simple admission, guidance at every step, and you pay only after our counselling team confirms your seat.

DG Shipping approved24 students per batchPay after seat confirmation
Admission counselling with a student and parent
Counselling
Enrollment orientation
Orientation
Organising application documents
Documents
Admission in 5 easy steps
Samudra Gyan — Admission Process
Admission Process

Your admission in 5 simple steps

From your first call to a confirmed seat, our team guides you through every step.

  1. Enquiry01

    Enquiry

    Call, WhatsApp or send the enquiry form. Our team guides you.

  2. Course selection02

    Course selection

    Choose the right course and batch with our counsellors.

  3. Document submission03

    Document submission

    Submit your documents for verification.

  4. Fee payment04

    Fee payment

    Pay the fee after our counselling team confirms your seat.

  5. Admission confirmed05

    Admission confirmed

    Your seat is confirmed. Report on the first day of your batch.

Samudra Gyan — Course Selection
Course Selection

Choose your course

All courses are approved by DG Shipping. Apply directly, send an enquiry, or open the details.

All course details
Basic Training for Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo OperationsOTCTO6 days
Tanker Courses

Basic Training for Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

EligibilityBST (incl. FPFF) completed

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Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo OperationsLGTFC5 days
Tanker Courses

Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

EligibilityBST (incl. FPFF) completed

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Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security DutiesSTSDSD2 days
Security Courses

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

EligibilityINDOS number

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Crowd Management, Passenger Safety & Safety TrainingPSF3 days
Passenger Ship Courses

Crowd Management, Passenger Safety & Safety Training

EligibilityINDOS number

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Refresher – Personal Survival TechniquesRef. PST1 day
Refresher Courses

Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques

EligibilityOriginal PST certificate

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Refresher – Fire Prevention & FirefightingRef. FPFF1 day
Refresher Courses

Refresher – Fire Prevention & Firefighting

EligibilityOriginal FPFF certificate

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Samudra Gyan — Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply

General requirements for all courses, followed by course-wise eligibility.

Age17+ years

Age

Minimum age 17. No upper age limit is specified in DG Shipping course guidelines.

Education10th pass

Education

Class 10 pass from a recognised board.

Medical fitnessFit for sea

Medical fitness

Certificate from a DG Shipping–approved doctor.

INDOS numberRequired

INDOS number

For all STCW courses. First-timers: we guide you to apply.

CourseCategoryEligibility / prerequisite
BSTBasic Safety TrainingBasic / STCWINDOS + medical fitness
EFAElementary First AidBasic / STCWINDOS number
PSSRPersonal Safety & Social ResponsibilitiesBasic / STCWINDOS number
OTCTOBasic Training for Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo OperationsTankerBST (incl. FPFF) completed
LGTFCBasic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo OperationsTankerBST (incl. FPFF) completed
STSDSDSecurity Training for Seafarers with Designated Security DutiesSecurityINDOS number
PSFCrowd Management, Passenger Safety & Safety TrainingPassenger ShipINDOS number
Ref. PSTRefresher – Personal Survival TechniquesRefresherOriginal PST certificate
Ref. FPFFRefresher – Fire Prevention & FirefightingRefresherOriginal FPFF certificate

CDC eligibility has changed (DGS Order No. 12 of 2026). From 01 August 2026, the 5 Basic STCW courses alone no longer qualify you for an Indian CDC. Read the notice

Eligibility follows current DG Shipping guidelines and may change. Our admission team will confirm before you book. Full eligibility details

Samudra Gyan — Required Documents
Required Documents

Your document checklist

Keep these ready for verification. Tick each one as you collect it.

Document verification
Before you come
  • Bring originals and self-attested photocopies.
  • Names should match on all documents.
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Exact documents vary by course. Our team will share your course-specific list when you enquire.

Samudra Gyan — Medical & Fitness Requirements
Medical & Fitness Requirements

Be fit for life at sea

Seafaring is physically demanding. Here is what you need, and how to prepare before joining.

Medical certificate

Medical certificate

From a DG Shipping–approved medical examiner.

Eyesight & colour vision

Eyesight & colour vision

Standards apply as per DG Shipping norms.

Physical fitness

Physical fitness

Fit for drills like fire-fighting and sea survival.

Fit for equipment

Fit for equipment

Able to use breathing apparatus and safety gear.

Guidance before joining

  • Get your medical done before booking your batch.
  • Carry your spectacles if you use them.
  • Tell the trainer about any injury or condition before drills.
  • Ask us for DG Shipping–approved doctors near you.
Ask about medical
Samudra Gyan — Fees & Payment
Fees & Payment

Clear fees, no surprises

Course fees, payment options and important instructions in one place.

Full fee details
Seafarers in shipboard training
Course fees
Per student, per course
Pay only after seat confirmation
Course fees
BSTBasic Safety Training11 days₹10,500/-Get discountBook
EFAElementary First Aid2 days₹3,500/-Get discountBook
PSSRPersonal Safety & Social Responsibilities4 days₹6,000/-Get discountBook
OTCTOBasic Training for Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations6 days₹5,000/-Get discountBook
LGTFCBasic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations5 days₹5,000/-Get discountBook
STSDSDSecurity Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties2 days₹2,500/-Get discountBook
PSFCrowd Management, Passenger Safety & Safety Training3 days₹3,500/-Get discountBook
Ref. PSTRefresher – Personal Survival Techniques1 day₹2,000/-Get discountBook
Ref. FPFFRefresher – Fire Prevention & Firefighting1 day₹2,000/-Get discountBook
Special discount available!

Fill the enquiry form to get the best fee for your course.

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Pay after seat confirmation

No payment at booking. Fee is paid only after our counselling team confirms your seat.

Payment modes

[Cash / UPI / Card / Bank transfer – confirm accepted modes]

Official receipt

Always collect an official receipt for every payment.

Samudra Gyan — Important Admission Information
Important Admission Information

Read before you join

Latest circulars, reporting instructions, guidelines, refunds and notices.

Cargo ships at ocean anchorageImportant Notice
Effective 01 August 2026

DGS Order 12 of 2026 – Revision in CDC Eligibility

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued DGS Order No. 12 of 2026, revising the eligibility criteria for obtaining an Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC).

Effective from 01 August 2026, obtaining a CDC solely on the basis of completing the 5 Basic STCW Courses has been discontinued.

Candidates must now be eligible through approved categories such as:

  • DG Shipping–approved Pre-Sea Training Courses
  • Eligible Hospitality / OCCP Candidates
  • Agniveers
  • Ex-Indian Navy Personnel
  • Certified Cooks
  • Certificate of Competency (CoC) Holders

Important: CDC applications submitted before 01 August 2026 will be processed under the previous rules, and already issued CDCs will remain valid.

Candidates are advised to review the revised guidelines before planning their maritime career pathway.

— Team, Samudra Gyan Marine Academy

Reporting instructions

  • Report at the academy by [time] on the first day of your batch.
  • Bring all original documents and photocopies for verification.
  • Carry your booking confirmation and fee receipt.
  • Address: Annie Besant School Campus, Vinay Khand 1, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow 226010.
Samudra Gyan — Admission Enquiry / Apply Now
Admission Enquiry
Admissions open · Limited seats

Apply now and reserve your seat

Send your details and our admission team will call you with batch dates, eligibility, special discounts and the next steps.

  • Free counselling on the right course
  • Help with INDOS & documents
  • CDC eligibility guidance
  • Pay after seat confirmation
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