CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MARITIME CATERING

Certificate Course in Maritime Catering

Certificate Course in Maritime Catering is a 6-month course that is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to work as catering staff on board merchant vessels. The course focuses on developing the students’ culinary skills and knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

Duration: 6 Months (Full Time) + 6 months on board ship training.

Accreditation Authority: Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India.

About The Course

The course curriculum covers a range of topics related to maritime catering, including food preparation and presentation, menu planning, inventory management, health and safety, and customer service. Students will also learn about the specific requirements for catering on board ships, including storage and preparation of food in limited space and under challenging conditions.

After the course, students will be required to undergo 6 months of practical training in a simulated shipboard environment, which will enable them to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of catering operations, including food preparation, serving, and cleaning.

Duration: 6 Months (Full Time) + 6 months on board ship training.

Accreditation Authority: Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India.

Intake Capacity: 40

Commencement Date: 01-07-2025

Last Date of Admission: 10-07-2025

Eligibility Criteria

Academic:

Pass with an aggregate of 40% marks in the 10th Standard exam.
The candidate must have secured a minimum of 40% marks in English in 10th standard exams.

Note:

The candidate must have passed the 10th standard from a recognized Board.

Diploma or Degree holders.
Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 10th Standard.
The candidates must have secured a minimum of 40% marks in English in 10th standard exams.

Note:

The candidate must have passed the 10th standard from a recognized board.
The diploma or degree must be recognized by any State or Central Government or the AICTE.
The maximum age limit for a Degree or Diploma is raised with a condition that these candidates are provided shipboard training within one year of completion of the course.

Admission Test:

SOMS Entrance Exams
Shipping Company Sponsorship Test (SCST)

Age:

The maximum age limit is 17.5 to 27 years. *Conditions Apply

Medical:

Candidates must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.
No color Blindness.

Note:

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Career Scope

Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to work as catering staff on board merchant vessels. They can expect to work in a range of roles, including chefs, cooks, stewards, and housekeeping staff on board ships.