Seafarer pathways · India
Start in the deep. Rise to the bridge.
One guide to the whole seafaring pathway: ProCareerTek programs, Nanak Shipping Institute courses and Nanak crew placement, from your first entrance exam to your next contract.
Route picker
Click your qualification. See your route.
No quiz and no sign-up. Pick where you stand today and the route the Nanak group publishes appears beside it.
Start as a rating, or stay in school for the officer route
- 1Rating courseGeneral Purpose or engine rating courses are listed by ProCareerTek.
- 2Join a vesselPlacement support runs through Nanak crew management.
- 3GrowRatings can add courses at the Nanak Shipping Institute as they serve.
Officer routes begin after Class 12, so some students finish school first and use IMU-CET later.
IMU-CET opens the pre-sea degrees and diplomas
- 1IMU-CET coachingCoaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- 2Choose a programDNS or BSc Nautical Science for deck, BTech Marine for engine.
- 3Cadet to officerSea training, exams and an Officer of Watch or engineer pathway follow.
Seats, cut-offs, age limits and medical standards are set by institutes and the regulator, so confirm current rules first.
GME is the graduate route to the engine room
- 1Check your degreeGME is built for relevant engineering graduates; ask which branches qualify.
- 2GME programListed by ProCareerTek as a marine engineering pathway.
- 3Engine officerRise through the engineer ranks toward Chief Engineer.
Eligible branches and entry rules change, so ask ProCareerTek before you plan.
Sri Lanka CoC can extend a certificate route
- 1Share your papersTell ProCareerTek which certificate and rank you hold.
- 2CoC facilitationSri Lanka Certificate of Competency (White List) under STCW recognition.
- 3SailCrew management and placement is available through Nanak Ship Management.
Recognition and requirements depend on the flag and the authority, so confirm each step in writing.
Add courses and keep moving up
- 1Pick a courseDeck, engine, tanker, safety, offshore, simulator and more at the Nanak Shipping Institute.
- 2Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation and Leadership & Human Element are listed.
- 3Next contractCrew placement and welfare run through Nanak Ship Management.
Check that a course meets your flag, company and rank requirements before you book.
02 · Programs
Six ways in, one pathway
Every program below is listed by ProCareerTek. Open a page for the plain-language route, then confirm fees, seats and approvals with the team.
- Entrance
IMU-CET coaching
Expert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics for the entrance route into pre-sea programs.
Plan the exam → - Deck
Deck officer
DNS and BSc Nautical Science toward Officer of Watch.
Deck path → - Engine
Engineer officer
GME and BTech Marine toward Chief Engineer.
Engine path → - Rating
Ratings and Sri Lanka CoC
General Purpose and engine ratings, and CoC facilitation under STCW recognition.
Ratings and CoC → - Courses
Nanak Shipping Institute courses
200+ maritime courses for serving seafarers.
Filter courses →
03 · The journey
Three Nanak doors, in order
The pathway is simple to describe even when the rules are detailed. Each step has a named business behind it.
- 1Step 01 · Career
Choose and prepare
ProCareerTek lists IMU-CET coaching, DNS, BSc Nautical Science, GME, BTech Marine, ratings and Sri Lanka CoC.
- 2Step 02 · Train
Build the certificates
The Nanak Shipping Institute lists 200+ maritime courses across deck, engine, safety, offshore and simulator areas.
- 3Step 03 · Place
Join a vessel
Nanak Ship Management runs crew management: STCW and MLC manning, vetting, travel and payroll.
- 4Step 04 · Grow
Climb the ranks
Add advanced courses and move up the deck or engine ladder over the years.
Rank depth meter
From the deep end up to the surface
Each rank sits on a depth scale. Select one to read what the job involves. The depths are an illustration, not a time, pay or exam scale.
Deck Cadet
Learns watchkeeping and seamanship at sea, under supervision.
Sea time, exams and certificates for each step are set by the regulator. Ask ProCareerTek for the current route.
Trainee Marine Engineer
Learns engine room practice and watchkeeping at sea, under supervision.
Sea time, exams and certificates for each step are set by the regulator. Ask ProCareerTek for the current route.
Trainee rating
Completes rating courses and learns the ship board routine.
Sea time, exams and certificates for each step are set by the regulator. Ask ProCareerTek for the current route.
05 · The group in numbers
Facts published by the Nanak group
These figures come from the group's own sites: ProCareerTek, the Nanak Shipping Institute and Nanak Ship Management.
06 · Training
Courses that follow you to sea
Once you serve, the Nanak Shipping Institute keeps adding to your certificates, led by director Capt. Dilip Narsian, a Master Mariner.
Featured courses include Bridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management and Enclosed Space Entry.
- Deck, engine, tanker and cargo, offshore
- Safety, security and simulator
- Auditing and ISO, catering
Exam prep planner
Turn your weeks into an IMU-CET plan
Slide to match your real life. The planner splits your hours across subjects and phases. It is a planning aid, not the official syllabus weighting.
08 · Placement
From certificate to gangway
When you are ready to sail, Nanak crew management covers STCW and MLC manning, credential and medical vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
Onboarding typically takes 14 to 30 days. No placement is promised on this site; ask about current needs.
- Credential and medical vetting
- Travel, welfare and payroll
- 24/7 operations desk
Nanak group services
Three Nanak group doors from the same pathway
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
Visit nanakshipping.com ↗- Navigation & bridgeAwareness, teamwork and decisions: bridge team management and navigation courses.
- Engineering & machinerySystems, control and understanding: engine room resource management and automation.
- Safety & operationsPreparation, practice, responsibility: enclosed space entry, ballast water treatment.
- Featured trainingBridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
- Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation & Control Engineering, Leadership & Human Element course.
- 200+ maritime coursesDeck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing.
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
Visit nanakship.com ↗- Technical ship managementSuperintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance.
- Crew managementSTCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
- Pre-purchase vessel auditsIndependent technical audit of a vessel before you buy.
- Spares, procurement & liaisonMarine spares and procurement, Flag State and Class liaison.
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Visit procareertek.com ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
10 · FAQ
Seafarer pathway questions
Tap a bubble to surface the answer.
Start by matching your qualification to a route: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths leads to IMU-CET, engineering graduates look at GME, and Class 10 students look at rating courses. ProCareerTek programs list every route and the team can confirm eligibility.
My Sea Shipping is a guide to three Nanak group businesses. ProCareerTek runs career programs, the Nanak Shipping Institute runs maritime courses and Nanak Ship Management handles crew management and placement.
No. This site publishes no fees, seat counts or placement guarantees. Fees, intakes and approvals are confirmed directly by the business that runs each program, so use the ProCareerTek contact page or the institute and management sites for exact current terms.
Pre-sea training prepares you to join a ship, for example DNS, BSc Nautical Science, GME or BTech Marine, while post-sea training builds the certificates and skills a serving seafarer adds later. The Nanak Shipping Institute course catalogue lists the post-sea side.
Crew placement is handled by Nanak Ship Management, which covers STCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, welfare, travel and payroll with a typical 14 to 30 day onboarding timeline. Read the crew management service for how it works and ask about current openings.
Use the enquiry builder on our contact page or call the number shown, and a marine professional will reply. You can also write to the career team through the ProCareerTek enquiry page with your qualification, age group and the route you are considering.
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