Competency courses prepare officers for a certificate of competency examination. Typically 1 month.
Master FG ASM is run by 2 approved institutes in Patna.
Master (FG) Advanced Shipboard Management is the final course before command. It covers the master's responsibilities rather than the officer's — ship management, commercial and legal obligations, emergency command, crew and resource management, and accountability to owners, charterers and flag state.
Master (Foreign Going) certificate of competency — command of a merchant vessel.
Chief Mate (FG) certificate and the required sea service as Chief Mate.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Batch dates and fees are as published by each institute and can change — confirm before you travel. Shiplo does not take bookings or payment for courses.