Engine Room Simulator Management Course (ERS-M) in Chennai

This is an approved, five-day course from the Department of Transportation (DOT) that has been designed specifically for people wanting to become marine engineers (engineers working on ships) and to become a Class II Second Engineer (Class II SE). The course uses simulator-based training and all simulators are examples of real-world engine rooms. The training will take place over the five-day period and will also help you improve your ability to assess fault conditions and implement solutions in various types of engine room systems. Participants in this course are required to have valid (currently in force) MEO Class IV Certificates of Competency and have sufficient sea service to participate.

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What is Eligibility for ERS-M Course

Listed below is the eligibility requirement for ERS-M Course.

• To be a valid MEO class IV CoC holder.

•  the applicant must have the correct credentials and meet the CoC requirements per STCW standards.

• The applicant's sea service experience must conform to either DG Shipping or IMO sea service standards and is eligibility criteria for MEO class II training.

• A current medical certificate confirming a seafarer meets physique and mental needs to operate an engine successfully is required.

• A marine engineering diploma or degree from an accredited marine educational institution is usually required for applicants.

• A minimum of English language proficiency is required to comprehend all simulator instructions, alarms, and emergency procedures. 

• The completion of STCW basic safety training (fire, first aid, and survival techniques) is typically required by all applicants.

Documents required for ERS-M Course

The documents that you will need to submit with your application for Engine Room Simulator (ERS-M) Course – MEO Class II - are:

• A copy of your valid MEO Class IV Certificate of Competency (C.O.C).

• A copy of your Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) showing all sea service details.

• A copy of your sea service testimonials from your company.

• A copy of your valid passport (first and last page).

• A copy of your INDOS (Indian National Database of Seafarers)/ Seafarer ID number.

• A valid medical fitness certificate as per the guidelines set by Shri Director General of Shipping.

• A copy of all STCW courses that you have completed (Basic Safety and others).

• A set of recent passport-sized photographs as required by the institute where you are applying to take the course

Institutes Offering ERS-M Course in Chennai

ERS-M Course Fees in Chennai

Candidates please note that the Dates and Batch availability  for the course are subject to change therefore, always refer to STCW Course Finder for the updated Dates and Batch availability before booking for the course.

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)

The Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT), located in Chennai, India is one of the country’s premier maritime training institutions and has been providing qualified training since 1998. HIMT is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (India) and affiliated with the Indian Maritime University (IMU). HIMT provides a comprehensive range of educational course as they pertain to the maritime industry, including pre-sea training courses, post-sea training courses such as STCW compliant cargo handling, competency courses, simulator courses, as well as providing professional development modules for seafarers at all ranks. The HIMT Chennai and Visakhapatnam campuses include state-of-the-art simulators, practical training facilities with hands-on experience, and highly qualified instructors who prepare students for successful careers in global maritime. HIMT holds ISO 9001: 2015 Certification and has been rated A1 Outstanding for Quality and Excellence in training.

Steps to reserve a ERS-M seat in Chennai

To reserve a seat for an ERS-M Course.

Many candidates waste hours researching different Institutes before selecting the appropriate course and determining the cost of attending based on numerous phone calls to each Institute.

With the STCW Course Finder website, you can search for ERS-M courses available throughout multiple Institutes at the click of a mouse.

1. Visit www.stcwcoursefinder.com

2. Select the ERS-M course and choose "Tamil Nadul" as your state Chennai as your city; then select what month you would like to begin taking the ERS-M course.

Step 3: Submit Your Query: Fill in your details and submit the form. We will contact the institute and find the best deal for you, all for free!

Conclusion

This blog provides assistance to seafarers regarding which training institution will best suit their needs according to where they choose to live. It is recommended that you always check stcwcoursefinder.com for up-to-date training course details for these training institutes.