G.P.
RATING
GP
Rating is a Six months Pre-Sea Training Program approved by the Directorate
General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The training
comprises theoretical and Practical study of General Ship Knowledge and Marine
Engineering Knowledge which gives the successful trainees an opportunity to
join the merchant shipping in the Deck or Engineering Department as a Trainee
GP Rating.
GP
Rating means General Purpose Rating. GP Rating candidates are those who have
been trained in both Deck and Engine Room tasks. Such ratings may be employed
either in deck department or Engine department according to the needs of the
company. They perform tasks related to Seamanship, Cargo Handling, Maintenance
work on deck, Operation and Maintenance of Machinery. This Course ensured
higher employability of the Indian seafarers in the world market.