Name Of The Training Institute : Don Bosco Maritime Academy ( dbma.in )

Location Of The Training Institute : MUMBAI

Training Offered :
Marine Training :
Brief Details about the Course :
The Alternate Training Scheme for Marine Engineers basically follows the Model Course 7.04 of the IMO and is divided into phases :
Phase 1 : Training in our Academy for 1 year, during which all subjects as per syllabus prescribed in Module 1 to 17 is covered.

Phase 2 : Training on Board Seagoing Ships as Engineer Cadets for minimum 9 months as per Module 18.

Phase 3 : Training in our Academy for approximately 12 months during which all subjects as per syllabus prescribed in Module 19 to 30 is covered.

At this stage the Engineer Cadets will have to pass the examination conducted by Mercantile Marine Department - Government of India (MMD), consisting of all the subjects covered under Class IV, Part “A” Examination.

Phase 4 : Seagoing Service as Assistant Engineer Officer on Watch for 6 Months.

Phase 5 : Preparatory Courses including Engine Room Simulator, AFF, PSC and Medical First Aid during a total period of approximately 3 Months.

After this, the Engineer Officer will have to pass Class IV, Part ‘B’ examination, before going back as Assistant Engineer or Engineer Officer on Watch.

** The Course is compulsorily residential and trainees reside in dormitories.

** Guidelines, rules and regulations of the Academy are given to selected candidates at the time of payment of the fees.

** The selected candidate and the parent will have to execute a bond, indemnifying the Academy in case of injury/death of the trainee, during training. They will also indemnify the Academy for any disciplinary action (if required) taken against the trainee.

** Physical fitness is a must for a marine engineer, and workouts/sports/ swimming are a part of the daily routine.

** We aim at all round personality development of our students and other extracurricular activities will also be encouraged, as approved by the management.

** As discipline is a must in order to achieve any goal, strict discipline is maintained in the Academy. Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations may lead to dismissal of a candidate, if the management deems it necessary. In such cases, there will be no refund of fees.

** The ATS course is not a Degree or a Diploma. We issue a certificate recognised by the Directorate General of Shipping, which serves as a qualifying document for Class IV Part Examination of Competency, conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department.

Address Of The Training Institute :
Don Bosco Maritime Academy,
Premier Automobiles Road,
Kurla (WEST),
MUMBAI – 400 070.

Website : http://www.dbma.in/

Email Address : donboscomarine@vsnl.net