Orissa Maritime Academy

About Orissa Maritime Academy

The Orissa Maritime Academy, an autonomous body under Govt. of Odisha, was established in the year 1993. It was founded by Padmabhushan Sri Ramakanta Rath, IAS, Ex- Chief Secretary to Government of Odisha 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 9001-2008 certified.

Location

The Academy is located at Paradip Port town. The Academy has enough space for Classroom, Recreation space, Library, Office, Workshop, Computer Laboratory, Dining Hall, Gallery 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 Odisha appoints the Chairman and members of the Board of Governors. Padmabhushan Sri Ramakant Rath, IAS, Ex- Chief Secretary to Government of Orissa was the first Chairman of the Board of Governors. At present the Secretary to Govt. of Odisha, 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 Sr.Dy CAO of Paradip Port Trust. Apart from these members, personnel from Indian Navy and Shipping Industry have been included in the Board. Paradip Port Trust and Govt. of Odisha render all assistance to smooth functioning.

Aims & Objectives

• 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
• 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
• 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   qualified, experienced and dedicated Master Mariners, Chief Engineer, Ex-Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Port Trust personnel.  

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   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.

Duration:

    6 (six) months, compulsory residential.

Educational qualification:

1. Candidates must have passed 10th std. with pass in Science, Mathematics and English as subjects securing minimum 40% mark in aggregate and 40% in English. If 40% in English is not secured in 10th std., the English of 40% mark will be considered in 12th standard. 

OR

2. Candidates must have passed ITI – 2 year Engineering Trades from Govt. approved institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks in final year & minimum 40% in English in 10th std. or in 12th  std.

Age:

Must have completed 17½ years and not more than 25 years .as on 1st July 2014.

Medical standards:

All the candidates should be physically fit for the sea service as per Merchant Shipping Act (Medical Examination for DGS approved medical) Seafarers Rules, 2000. Eyesight should be 6/6 with normal vision – no colour blindness and height – 158 cm (minimum), weight – 48 kgs. (Minimum).

How to apply:

Application forms and prospectus are to be downloaded from our website www.orissamaritime.com and completed application forms should be submitted to the Academy along with a demand draft of Rs.500/-(Rupees Five hundred) only and attested photo copies of relevant documents.

Selection procedure:

The intake capacity of the Academy is 40 (forty) per batch. The training commences on 1st Jan. 2014.  The short listed (eligible) candidates will be called to the Academy for selection. The selection list will be put in academy website. In the selection procedure, the candidate has to undergo a medical & physical 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   strictly on merit basis. There will be a reservation of 15% of seats for SC/ST candidates & 50% seat for Odiya candidates. However, if the number of required candidates in the above category is not available, the vacancy will be offered to the other candidates.  The candidates are strictly advised not to come through any agents or brokers. Before deciding to take admission the candidates are advised to study the employment situation of seaman so that they don’t remain unemployed after training.

Course fees:

The course fees is Rs.70,000/- besides caution money deposit of Rs.5,000/-. The total amount to be paid by demand draft favouring Orissa Maritime Academy, payable at  Paradip.  Since some financial assistance is given by Govt. of Odisha, a rebate of Rs.15, 000/- is given to ODIYA candidates. Fees for Odiya candidate is Rs.55,000/-

The caution money of Rs.5000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) will be refunded to the candidate without any interest after adjusting the claim of the Academy towards any loss/damage/fine for any indiscipline act.

Examination procedure:

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 or unsatisfactory”

Course highlights:

The curriculum has been designed to impart an integrated and comprehensive training as per the standards 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 which is a part of pre sea course.

•     Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
•     Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
•     Elementary First Aid (EFA)
•     Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
•     Oil Tanker Familiarization Course (OTFC)

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, under Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India.  The time taken to get CDC from Shipping Master depends on them. The Academy has no control over the issuance of CDC except reminding and requesting to issue at the earliest.

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 (Deck or Engine crew) onboard merchant ships 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 subject to D.G. Shipping guide lines. After acquiring sea time as required by DG Shipping, 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.

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.

ACADEMY RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• These Standing Rules and Regulations of the Academy shall be binding on all trainees. These may be amended.
• Gold ornaments or other valuable items or any kind of electrical appliances are not allowed to be kept in the trainees’ possession.
• Trainees are not allowed to keep more than about Rs. 1000/- in cash with them. Extra cash should be deposited with the Warden and can be withdrawn in lots of Rs.100/-
• Uniform is to be worn at all times during training. Hence, very few civilian clothes are to be brought along. 
• Trainees are permitted “Liberty” on Sundays between 0900 and 1300 hours.
• Trainees are not permitted to stay out of the campus overnight under any circumstances. Parents are requested not to make any request for the same.
• Visitors are permitted only on Sundays, between 1000 and 1800 hours.
• The use of tobacco, drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited in the Academy. Defaulters will be dealt with severely.
• Long hair, moustaches and beards are not permitted during the period of training. Sikh candidates are exempted from this.
• If any damage is caused to the property of the Academy, it will be made good by the trainees, the expenses of the same being shared equally by all trainees.
• Discipline is one of the topmost priorities in training. It may be noted that any   cases of indiscipline will be dealt very strictly and the decision of the Principal will be final and binding. The Principal has the power to expel any trainee who violates the rules and regulations of the Academy during the period of training and to withhold the certificate of a candidate in case of gross misconduct or indiscipline. No fees will be refunded in case of expulsion due to misconduct or volunteer withdrawal from the training. Academy reserves the right to terminate the training in the event it finds that the performance of a trainee is below standard.
• In the event a trainee has to leave the course due to his own fault or due to any other reason whatsoever, no refund will be given for any monies already paid to the Academy.
• The Academy will not be responsible for any accident or consequences thereof including death in course of training whether the accident occurs inside the Academy premises or otherwise. Any dispute arising is subject to Kujang jurisdiction only.