Second Mate Foundation Course in Noida
Second Mate Foundation Course, sanctioned by DG Shipping, is an intensive course which spans two months and aims at students who would be taking up the Second Mate Certificate of Competency in the future. The course mainly targets deck ratings with a standard tenth-level qualification and includes basic knowledge in subjects like Nautical Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Electricity.
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Eligibility for the Second Mate Foundation Course
To attend the Second Mate Foundation Course in Noida, you need to clear all of the points mentioned below.
Completed a 6-month approved GP rating course.
After completion of 18 months of sea service, candidates are permitted to attend the two-month foundation Course and appear for the foundation course examination for 2nd Mate(FG)
Sea time completion letter from the company and SSTP Cadet Record Book
Valid INDoS number
Valid Indian Passport
Valid Indian CDC
Documents Required for Second Mate Foundation Course
To apply for the Second Mate Foundation Course in Noida, you need a list of documents such as:
A valid CDC,
Sea time completion letter from the company and SSTP Record Book,
Valid Medicals by a D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor (Click here for the list of DGS Approved Doctors),
A valid passport.
Institutes Offering Second Mate Foundation Course in Noida
As of now, no training centre in Noida offers training for the Second Mate Foundation Course. However, those interested in joining the training institutes can visit either Mumbai or Kolkata. Both these cities act as professional hubs with excellent connectivity. There are various approved Marine Training Institutes in both Mumbai and Kolkata with set syllabuses designed by professionals in this field.
Institute Name | Location | How to Apply |
Indian Maritime University- Mumbai Port Campus (LBS CAMSAR & MERI) | Mumbai | |
Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) | Kolkata |
Second Mate Foundation Course Fees in Mumbai
Institute Name | Fee |
Indian Maritime University- Mumbai Port Campus (LBS CAMSAR & MERI) | ₹15,000 |
Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) | ₹12,000 |
Indian Maritime University- Mumbai Port Campus (CAMSAR & MERI)
IMU is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in the DG Shipping industry due to its excellent academics. It provides an educational course called the Second Mate Foundation Course that aims at improving students' knowledge about maritime law, seamanship, and navigation. This particular course lasts for two months and has a fee of about INR 15,000.

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