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Frequently Asked Questions.

Everything you need to know about admissions, DGS-approved courses, and life at Pondicherry Maritime Academy.

General Information

Yes, absolutely. Pondicherry Maritime Academy (PMA) is fully approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. All our courses comply strictly with International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards.

Our campus is strategically located at No. 236/1 & 262/1, Vanur, Manaveli Main Rd, Mettupalayam, Poothurai, Tamil Nadu 605111, adjacent to Puducherry. It provides a serene, disciplined environment perfect for intensive maritime training.

Admissions & Eligibility

To join the General Purpose (GP) Rating course, candidates must have passed 10th Standard (State/CBSE) with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks, and a minimum of 40% in English. The candidate must be between 17.5 to 25 years of age at the time of commencement of the course.

Yes. Candidates must be physically fit for sea service as per standard norms set by the DGS. Eyesight must be 6/6 in each eye without visual aids, and there should be absolutely no color blindness. Medical examinations are conducted by DGS-approved doctors prior to admission.

Courses & Training

The STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) is mandatory for all seafarers and includes four modules: Personal Survival Techniques (PST), Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF), Elementary First Aid (EFA), and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).

Yes. Our Pre-Sea courses like GP Rating are fully residential. PMA provides highly disciplined hostel accommodations, maritime uniforms, and a hygienic dining mess that serves nutritious meals designed for seafarer fitness.

Placements & Career

Absolutely. We have a dedicated placement cell with strong ties to leading international and domestic shipping companies. We provide 100% placement assistance to all candidates who successfully complete their pre-sea training and pass the exit examinations.
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