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You can join as a Deck Cadet or Engine Cadet after 12th with PCM, by clearing entrance exams like IMU CET and sponsored by shipping companies.

GP Rating is a 6-month pre-sea training course for candidates who want to become sailors in deck or engine departments.

Starting salary for Deck Cadets ranges from $300 to $800 per month, while Captains can earn $8000 to $15000+ monthly.

Top sponsors include Anglo-Eastern, Fleet Management, GSK, Maersk, and Synergy Group.

You must pass a DG Shipping approved medical test including eyesight, color vision, and physical fitness.

STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping; mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers.

Focus on English, technical basics, and shipping knowledge. Practice common HR questions and GSK specifics.

IMU, Tolani Maritime Institute, Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy, and Samundra Institute.

Yes, women can join as officers or ratings; many companies encourage female cadets.

For Deck/Engine Cadet, usually 17.5 to 25 years; for GP Rating similar range.