Maritime Courses

Our Courses

Basic Safety Training (FPFF + PSSR + EFA + PST)

STCW Courses form the foundational safety backbone of a seafaring career, entrusted with equipping every seafarer with essential life-saving and emergency response skills at sea.

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (STSDSD )

The STSDSD course is designed for seafarers assigned with specific security responsibilities onboard ships.

Basic Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations with Augmentation (OCTCO )

The OCTCO course provides specialized knowledge for seafarers involved in oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.

LGTF ( Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations)

The Liquefied Gas Familiarization Training (LGFT) course provides essential knowledge for seafarers working on LPG and LNG carriers.

Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF)

The Pre-Sea Foundation (PSF) course is a specially designed preparatory program for young aspirants who dream of joining the Merchant Navy.

Medical First Aid (MFA)

The MFA course provides advanced medical training for seafarers responsible for administering first aid on board.

AFF (Advanced Fire Fighting)

The AFF course is an intensive program designed to provide seafarers with advanced knowledge and skills to manage onboard fire emergencies.

Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB )

The PSCRB course is an advanced-level maritime safety program designed for seafarers responsible for operating survival craft and rescue boats in emergency situations.

Tanker Familiarisation-Oil & Chemical (TASCO )

The Tanker Familiarisation – Oil & Chemical (TASCO) Course is a DG Shipping-approved familiarization course designed to provide basic knowledge of oil and chemical tanker operations to seafarers joining tanker vessels for the first time.

Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO )

The Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO) is a 7-day DG Shipping-approved advanced modular course conducted through classroom instruction and practical training sessions.

Crisis Management & Human Behaviour

Training on passenger ship crisis management, crowd control, and emergency communication procedures.

Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (Ref-PST)

The Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (Ref-PST) is a 1-day DG Shipping-approved Refresher Course conducted through classroom and practical training sessions.

Refresher Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (Ref FPFF)

The Refresher Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (Ref-FPFF) is a 1-day DG Shipping-approved Refresher Course conducted through classroom instruction and practical training sessions.

Refresher Advanced Fire Fighting (Ref – AFF)

Refresher Advanced Fire Fighting (Ref-AFF) is a 1-day DG Shipping-approved refresher course conducted through classroom lectures and intensive practical training at the fire fighting ground and smoke chamber.

Refresher Medical First Aid (Ref – MFA)

Refresher Medical First Aid (Ref-MFA) is a 1-day DG Shipping-approved Refresher Course conducted through classroom instruction and practical training in the medical lab.

Refresher Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R-PSCRB)

The Refresher Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R-PSCRB) is a 1-day DG Shipping-approved Refresher Course conducted through classroom and practical training sessions.

GP Rating Course

The General Purpose Rating (GPR) programme consists of a 6-month pre-sea training course followed by 6 months of structured shipboard training.

Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

Navigating Officers hold a key position onboard a vessel, entrusted with the responsibility of safely navigating and steering the ship to its destination.

Electro Technical Officer (ETO)

Electro Technical Officers are entrusted with the crucial responsibility of maintaining and repairing all electrical and electronic equipment, installations,

Graduate Marine Engineer (GME)

The Graduate Marine Engineer (GME) programme is an 18-month course designed to transform candidates into highly skilled,

Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC)

The Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) is a DG Shipping-approved 6 Month programme designed for individuals interested in hospitality roles within the Merchant Navy.

b.SC nautical science

The BSc in Nautical Science program is an undergraduate degree program that prepares students for a career as a deck officer in the merchant navy or in the maritime industry.

COMPETENCY Courses

Competency Courses are mandatory professional courses for seafarers seeking promotion to higher ranks in the Merchant Navy.

SIMULATOR Courses

Simulator Courses are DG Shipping and STCW approved mandatory training programs conducted on Full Mission Simulators to give hands-on practical experience of real ship operations without going to sea.

OFFSHORE COURSE

Offshore Courses are mandatory DG Shipping, OPITO & STCW approved safety and technical training programs required for all personnel seeking employment in the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry,

Biocean Maritime provides expert guidance for maritime course admissions, certifications and career development through DG Shipping approved institutes across India.