Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

The Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) is a one-year pre-sea training course, the first step for aspiring deck officers. After pre-sea training at an approved college, cadets complete 18 months of onboard training, then earn a B.Sc. in Applied Nautical Science from the Indian Maritime University. DNS sponsorship is a job offer from a shipping company such as Maersk, Anglo-Eastern or Great Eastern Shipping. We coach you for the sponsorship exam and interview as well as for admission through IMU CET.

• Seamanship: rope work, anchoring and handling vessels
• Safety: SOLAS, MARPOL, fire fighting, first aid and survival techniques
• Bridge watch-keeping, cargo handling and ship maintenance (onboard phase)
• Sponsorship exam subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and General Aptitude

• Curriculum aligned with Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) standards
• Coaching and guidance to secure admission into a reputable maritime college
• Written exam coaching tailored to the patterns of various shipping companies
• Interview training with mock interviews on technical and HR questions
• Guidance for psychological tests and merchant navy medical examinations
• Structured study materials and a full test series
• Mentorship from professionals with extensive maritime experience