Overview
At Asha Marine Technical College and Research, Pali Mumbai, we believe that the true measure of our training is the career it builds — not just the certificate it produces. Our Grade A1 (Outstanding) rating from the Directorate General of Shipping, our STCW-compliant programmes, and our active industry connections ensure that every AMTCR graduate steps into the job market with confidence, credibility, and a qualification that the world’s leading shipping companies trust.
The global maritime industry is one of the most stable and consistently growing employment sectors in the world. Over 90% of global trade moves by sea, and the demand for trained, certified, and professionally excellent seafarers — across all departments and all ranks — has never been higher. For our GP Rating, CCMC, and ETO graduates, the placement landscape is rich, diverse, and genuinely global.
International companies like Maersk, MOL, MSC, Anglo Eastern, Fleet Management, and BSM offer excellent pay and benefits to seafarers trained at DG Shipping-approved institutions — and AMTCR Pali Mumbai graduates are well-positioned to compete for and secure these opportunities.
GP Rating — Placement Opportunities
The GP Rating qualification opens the door to one of the most versatile entry points in the global Merchant Navy. GP Rating graduates are trained in both Deck and Engine operations, making them uniquely valuable to shipping companies that need adaptable, multi-skilled crew members who can contribute across departments.
Companies That Hire GP Rating Graduates
GP Rating graduates from AMTCR Pali Mumbai are placed across a wide spectrum of Indian and international shipping companies and crewing agencies:
Note: Most cruise line placements come after 1–2 years of sea service on cargo or offshore vessels, as cruise lines prefer candidates with demonstrated sailing experience.
Vessel Types
GP Rating graduates from AMTCR are placed across all major commercial vessel types including bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers, product tankers, chemical tankers, general cargo vessels, offshore support vessels, and coastal shipping vessels.
Entry Designation & Level
Stage
On Joining
On Joining
After 12–18 Months Sea Service
After 24–36 Months Sea Service
After Further Sea Service
After COC Examination
Position
Trainee Ordinary Seaman (Tr. OS)
Trainee Fitter / Trainee Oiler / Trainee Wiper
Ordinary Seaman (OS) / Wiper
Able Bodied Seaman (AB) / Motorman / Oilman
Bosun / Deck Serang / Engine Fitter / Pumpman
3rd Officer / 4th Engineer (Officer Level)
Department
Deck
Engine
Deck / Engine
Deck / Engine
Deck / Engine
Deck / Engine
Salary Package
The average merchant navy salary per month ranges from ₹25,000 for entry-level crew like GP ratings to over ₹20 lakhs for senior ranks such as Captain or Chief Engineer.
CCMC — Placement Opportunities
CCMC graduates enter one of the most personally rewarding and globally diverse departments in the maritime industry. The Catering and Hospitality Department is indispensable to the safe, comfortable, and productive operation of every commercial vessel — and the demand for well-trained, internationally certified catering crew is consistent and growing across all vessel types, from cargo ships to luxury cruise liners.
Companies That Hire CCMC Graduates
CCMC graduates from AMTCR Pali Mumbai are placed across a wide range of vessel operators, ship managers, and cruise companies:
Note: Most cruise line placements come after 1–2 years of sea service on cargo or offshore vessels, as cruise lines prefer candidates with demonstrated sailing experience.
Vessel Types
CCMC graduates are placed across cargo ships, bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, offshore supply vessels, FPSO units, coastal vessels, and international cruise liners and passenger ships.
Entry Designation & Level
Stage
On Joining
After 1–2 Years
After 3–5 Years
Senior Level
Top Level
Position
Trainee Cook or General Steward / Messman
Assistant Cook / Second Cook / Steward
Ship's Cook / General Steward
Chief Cook / Catering Officer
Chief Catering Officer (Cruise / Passenger Ships)
Approximate Earnings
Catering
Catering
Catering
Catering
Catering / Hotel
Salary Package
Initial salary ranges from INR 2.5 to 4.5 LPA with scope for international postings and better remuneration with experience.
ETO — Placement Opportunities
The ETO is an officer-level qualification from day one — and in the era of smart ships, automation, and integrated electronic systems, the ETO has become one of the most indispensable officers aboard any modern commercial vessel. With ships increasingly relying on advanced electrical and electronic systems, ETOs have become indispensable on modern vessels. The placement opportunities for ETO graduates are correspondingly premium — both in terms of the companies that recruit them and the salaries they command.
Companies That Hire ETO Graduates
Companies that actively recruit ETO graduates include Anglo Eastern Ship Management, Great Eastern Shipping Company, Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Synergy Marine Group, V-Ships, Bernhard Schulte Ship Management (BSM), Fleet Management Limited, Dockendale Ship Management, and the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).
Note: Most cruise line placements come after 1–2 years of sea service on cargo or offshore vessels, as cruise lines prefer candidates with demonstrated sailing experience.
Vessel Types
ETO graduates are placed across all major vessel types, with premium placements on technically complex vessels that demand the highest levels of electrical and automation expertise — including container ships, crude oil tankers, LNG carriers, LPG carriers, chemical tankers, bulk carriers, offshore platforms, cruise liners, and research vessels.
Entry Designation & Level
Stage
On Joining
After COC Certification
Senior Level
Shore-Based / Management
Position
Trainee ETO / Junior ETO
Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
Senior ETO / Chief Electrical Officer
Technical Superintendent / Marine Consultant
Approximate Earnings
Engine / Electrical
Engine / Electrical
Engine / Electrical
Shore
Salary Package
For dry fleet vessels including container ships and bulk carriers, starting ETO salaries range from USD 5,200 – USD 5,500 per month upon beginning one’s career, rising to USD 5,500 – USD 6,200 after 2–3 years. For LNG vessels, starting salaries begin at USD 7,000 per month, rising to USD 7,000 – USD 13,000 with 2–3 years of experience.