Courses
Classroom to Onboard with Silver Shipping
Silver Shipping offers structured marine courses designed to help students and freshers begin a professional journey at sea. Our programs focus on practical skills, discipline and safety, preparing you for life on board merchant vessels and for long–term growth in the marine industry.
G.P. Rating (General Purpose Rating)
The G.P. Rating course prepares you to work in the deck and engine departments as part of the support crew. It develops basic seamanship, engine room practices, safety awareness and shipboard discipline.
- Basic seamanship & cargo gear handling.
- Engine room watch keeping & maintenance.
- Personal safety, survival techniques & firefighting.
CCMC (Certificate Course in Maritime Catering)
This course is designed for candidates who want to work in the ship’s galley and catering department, focusing on food production, hygiene and hospitality services for officers and crew.
- Marine food production & menu planning.
- Galley hygiene, sanitation & stock control.
- Service etiquette for international crew.
Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
DNS is a pathway to become a Deck Officer. The program blends classroom learning with onboard training to build navigation, cargo handling and shipboard management skills.
- Navigation, chartwork & bridge watch keeping.
- Cargo operations & ship stability basics.
- Maritime regulations and COLREGs awareness.
B.Sc in Nautical Science
A full-time degree program that prepares you academically and practically for a long-term career as a Navigating Officer on merchant ships with structured onboard training.
- Advanced navigation & bridge resource management.
- Marine meteorology & oceanography fundamentals.
- Leadership, communication and management skills.
Electro Technical Officer (ETO)
The ETO course is aimed at diploma/degree holders in electrical, electronics or related fields who wish to handle electrical, electronic and automation systems on board.
- Shipboard electrical & power systems.
- Electronic navigation & communication equipment.
- Troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
STCW & Basic Modular Courses
Short mandatory courses as per STCW guidelines that every seafarer must complete before joining a vessel, focusing on safety, survival and security awareness.
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
- Elementary First Aid (EFA) & Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF).
Need help choosing the right course?
Speak to our career counsellor to understand eligibility, fees, sponsorship options and the best path for your marine career.