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Duration: 5 Days
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11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 KILPAUK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 5900Rs
25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 KILPAUK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 5900Rs
08 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 KILPAUK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 5900Rs
22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 KILPAUK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 5900Rs
13 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 KILPAUK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 5900Rs
DGS Course ID Exit Exam ELearning ELearning Hours Elearning Pass Mark Course Validity
5121 Yes Yes 20 Hrs 50% Un-Limited

Eligibility

  • This course is open to all seafarers who have completed an appropriate approved First aid, fire fighting.
  • Note: As per D.G.Shipping Guidelines, a candidate will be permitted for the final examination (Exit Exam/ Institute Exam, as applicable) only after successfully completing the E- Learning Module of the course.

Documents Required

  • EFA, FPFF Certificate
  • Valid Medicals by a D.G.Shipping Approved Doctor (Click here for the list of DGS Approved Doctors)
  • We recommend candidates bring their own Boiler suit and Safety Shoes. Used Laundry cleaned Boiler suits sizes S to XXL, in limited numbers, are available for rent @ Rs. 99/pc, and used Safety Shoes sizes from 5-11 are available for rent at Rs. 99/pair. The payment for the same is to be done online through HIMT Student Portal.

If the certificate details are updated on the Seafarer Profile, then the seafarer profile can be submitted on the HIMT Portal.

As per DGS Order 20 of 2020, Successful Completion of E-Learning Modules through the DGS website is mandatory to get Digital Certificate for all DG approved Courses. You must complete the E- Learning Module of the course on D.G.Shipping Website, including passing the E- Learning Assessment, before the completion of your Physical class to be eligible to give your Exit Exam.

Find the detail guide to DG Shipping 3 Tier System Click here

Details

Click Here to view the list of Nearby Accomodations near HIMT Campuses. 

Breakfast and refreshments (Limited) are complimentary during the course. Lunch (Veg meals) can be purchased through your HIMT Student Portal.

As per DGS Order 11 of 2022, the exit exam has to be given only in the MTI.
In case the candidate fails in the exit exam, they can give the exit exam on the following working day at the MTI.

Kindly make the travel arrangements accordingly.

Dress Code : Collarless T.Shirts, Shorts, Sandals, Bathroom slippers are not permitted for Physical Classes

D. G. Shipping mandates a minimum batch strength of 25%. In the event that the number of participants in the course reduces due to withdrawals, causing the batch strength to fall below 25% of the batch capacity, the course would be postponed without any additional charges.