Fresher candidates
New to the Merchant Navy and ready to start a sea career. Many sponsorships are for entry-level roles.
- Age as per company & DGS norms
- Strong interest in a sea career
Many shipping companies sponsor promising candidates into a seafaring career. Our team helps you understand sponsorship, check your eligibility and prepare a strong application.
Sponsorship is offered and decided by shipping companies. Samudra Gyan provides guidance only; selection is not guaranteed.
Reserve your seat today. Our counselling team will call you to confirm your booking, and the fee is paid only after confirmation.
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Fill in your details and our team will call you back.
Fill this form to get the special discount on your course fee.
Company sponsorship means a shipping company or manning agency selects a candidate and supports their entry into a seafaring career. The exact support, terms and conditions are decided by each company.
A shipping company selects you and supports your entry into its fleet.
Depending on the company, support may include training arrangements and an onboard training berth.
You begin your career with a company that knows you, with a path to grow in rank.
Sponsorship terms (training, costs, bonds, onboard berth) differ from company to company. Always read the offer carefully. Our team can help you understand it.
Five steps from checking your eligibility to the company's decision, with our guidance throughout.
01We check your age, education, medical fitness and CDC route.
02We guide you on where and how to apply to sponsoring companies.
03Prepare your certificates, ID, INDOS and medical documents.
04Written tests or interviews by the company. We help you prepare.
05The company decides and shares its sponsorship terms.
Sponsorship is offered and decided by shipping companies. Samudra Gyan provides guidance only; selection is not guaranteed.
Each company sets its own criteria. These are the common requirements.
New to the Merchant Navy and ready to start a sea career. Many sponsorships are for entry-level roles.
Students completing or planning DG Shipping–approved training who meet company criteria.
Companies set their own minimum marks and subjects. Medical fitness is essential.
Some roles need extra certificates, e.g. BST before tanker courses.
CDC eligibility (DGS Order No. 12 of 2026): from 01 August 2026, the 5 Basic STCW courses alone no longer qualify you for an Indian CDC. Approved routes include DG Shipping–approved pre-sea training. Ask us how this affects your sponsorship plan.
Reserve your seat today. Our counselling team will call you to confirm your booking, and the fee is paid only after confirmation.
No payment now. Our team will call you to confirm your seat.
Fill in your details and our team will call you back.
Fill this form to get the special discount on your course fee.
Companies verify documents at screening. Tick each one as you collect it.
Requirements vary by company. Names must match on all documents. Bring originals and self-attested photocopies.
What it is, who can apply and what to expect.
Sponsorship is when a shipping company or manning agency selects a candidate and supports their entry into a seafaring career. Support and terms (training arrangements, onboard berth, costs or bonds) depend on each company.
Mainly freshers and maritime students who meet the company's criteria for age, education (usually 10th or 12th with required subjects), medical fitness and documents. Some roles need specific STCW certificates.
Eligibility check, application, documentation, company screening or interview, and finally the company's selection decision and sponsorship terms. Our team guides you at each step.
No. Sponsorship is offered and decided by shipping companies based on their requirements, vacancies and your performance in screening. Samudra Gyan provides guidance and preparation support only.
Educational certificates, identity documents (Aadhaar / photo ID), passport and INDOS where applicable, a medical fitness certificate from a DG Shipping–approved doctor, and other certificates as required.
Reserve your seat today. Our counselling team will call you to confirm your booking, and the fee is paid only after confirmation.
No payment now. Our team will call you to confirm your seat.
Fill in your details and our team will call you back.
Fill this form to get the special discount on your course fee.
Check your eligibility, send us an enquiry, and let our team guide you towards sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship is offered and decided by shipping companies. Samudra Gyan provides guidance only; selection is not guaranteed.
Reserve your seat today. Our counselling team will call you to confirm your booking, and the fee is paid only after confirmation.
No payment now. Our team will call you to confirm your seat.
Fill in your details and our team will call you back.
Fill this form to get the special discount on your course fee.
