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Second Mate Foundation Course, Fees, & Duration

Second Mate Foundation Course, Fees, & Duration

Mar 7, 2026competency coursesBy competency

Second Mate Foundation Course(Second Mate FC)

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The Second Mate Foundation Course is offered by 4 DG Shipping-approved institutes across India, including locations in Maharashtra & West Bengal.

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Second Mate Foundation Course Description:

The Second Mate Foundation Course is a 2-month DG shipping-approved course that is mandatory for the aspiring Ratings who wish to attend for the second mate CoC exam, The main objective is to prepare a candidate to be well-equipped with the knowledge of Nautical Mathematics, Nautical Physics, Nautical Chemistry and Electricals and Electricity. The course came into force with the scheme for Deck Ratings to appear for Navigational Watch-keeping Officer keeping (FG vessel) having educational qualification of 10th Standard.

Eligibility for Second Mate Foundation Course

To attend the Second Mate Foundation Course, you need to clear all of the points mentioned below. 

  1. Completed 6-month approved GP rating course.

  2. 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) 

  3. Sea time completion letter from the company and SSTP Cadet Record Book

  4. Valid INDoS number

  5. Valid Indian Passport

  6. Valid Indian CDC

Documents Required for Second Mate Foundation Course

 To apply for the Second Mate Foundation Course, you need a list of documents such as:

Second Mate Foundation Course Details

1. NAUTICAL MATHEMATICS

  • Calculus

  • Co-ordinate Geometry

  • Spherical Trigonometry

2. Nautical Physics

  • Mechanics

  • Heat 

  • Sound

3. Nautical Chemistry

  • Physical Chemistry

  • Inorganic Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

4.  Electricity & Electronics

  • Electricity

  • Radio & Electronics

Second Mate Foundation Course Complete Exam Process

After completion of the 2-month DG Shipping approved course from DG-Shipping approved MTI, the MMD Mumbai will conduct a written assessment exam for every candidate for all 4 courses:-

 

SUBJECT

EXAM DURATION

MAX MARKS

PASS MARKS

Nautical Mathematics

2 Hours

100

50

Nautical Physics

2 Hours

100

50

Nautical Chemistry 

2 Hours

100

50

Electricity & Electronics

2 Hours

100

50

Second Mate Foundation Course Fees

Second Mate Foundation Course fees depend on college to college. The Second Mate Foundation Course fees can vary from ₹ 10,000 - ₹ 12,000, so ensure you select the right college with our STCW Course Finder Portal.

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