格拉斯哥海事學院 Glasgow College of Nautical Studies 我來點評

The students complete part of this course at the Vels Academy of Maritime Studies (VAMS), Chennai and part of the course at the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies (GCNS), Scotland, UK. It is a fully residential Higher National Diploma (HND) Courses in Nautical Science. The course is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) UK, and the awarding authority is the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Scotland, UK.

Dowload application form from www.velsmaritime.com. Fill up the Application form and send it to the Vels Academy in Chennai along with a demand draft for Rs. 200, in favour of Vels Academy of Maritime Studies, payable at Chennai. Attach copies of your 10th Std Certificate, HSC / ISC (10+2) Certificate or Degree Certificate, and Proof of Date of Birth. Then you have an entrance test,an interview and a medical examination.

162000 Rupees 1st year in India and 703000 2ND YR in the UK.

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies is situated in the heart of Glasgow on the south bank of the River Clyde. Glasgow is one of Europe's liveliest and friendliest cities and a great place to study. Having its? own unique culture and social life, museums, theatres, one will never be short of things to do. Many attractions are less than hour away, including Edinburgh. Fast Intercity links mean London is a little over 5 hours away

Efficient transport by sea is extremely important, particularly for a country like India, which has a long coastline and glorious maritime traditions. Indian Merchant Shipping comprises of Passenger vessels, Cargo liners, Tankers, Carriers, Container vessels and many other types of specialized ships. These ships are operated by public and private sector shipping companies and manned by trained navigators, marine engineers and crewmembers. On successful completion of this course one will be eligible for taking jobs as Navigating Officers on board any ship sailing in the vast oceans of the world. As Navigating Officers you will be responsible for the navigation ships, loading and discharging of cargo, maintenance of ships, safety of passengers and crew and observance of various national and international codes of conduct. In so far as they relate to sea transportation, the highest rank that navigating officers can expect to attain on board a merchant ship is that of A Master (CAPTAIN) of A Ship To be employed as a navigating officer on a merchant ship, it is necessary to obtain a certificate of competency under the regulations in force.