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

The Marine Engine Room Simulator (ERS-M) course is an advanced level training program that is designed to meet STCW Training Competency Standards and is suitable for marine engineers holding a MEO Class IV Certificate of Competency. This intensive five-day course provides mariners with the opportunity to develop their skills in the operation, supervision and control of ship's machinery in a real-time, immersive environment. The skills developed through undertaking an ERS-M course will further develop as mariners assume additional responsibilities within an engine room setting (e.g., with respect to watchkeeping, problem solving, decision making and safety management) and provide the groundwork for further responsibility within the engine department.

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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 Kolkata

ERS-M Course Fees in Kolkata

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.

Mercantile Marine Academy, Kolkata

The Mercantile Marine Academy, Kolkata was established in 1998 as a private maritime training school and is located on Rash Behari Avenue in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The academy provides education to those who want to pursue a career at sea through a variety of merchant navy and seafaring courses that teach skills needed for employment in either sector of the maritime industry, including Professional Safety Familiarization (PSF), STCW training, and preparatory courses for other certified programs associated with ships. The Mercantile Marine Academy, Kolkata is an ISO 9001:2015 accredited institution with experienced instructors from among the ranks of senior mariners, to assist students in preparing for the exams required by the Directorate General of Shipping and to work as practical sailors on board ship. Student feedback has ranged from positives regarding the instructors' developing teaching methods as well as improvements in the facilities, to concerns regarding the way in which the administrative side of the academy communicates.

Steps to reserve a ERS-M seat in kolkata

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 "West Bengal" as your state Kolkata 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.