DNS is 12 months Pre-Sea Training Course i.e. Diploma in Nautical Science leading to a Degree in B.Sc. (Applied Nautical Science). After 18 months Structured Shipboard Training on Board our Vessels & 4 months various Advance Courses, the candidates will appear for 2nd Mate Examination. On passing the 2nd Mate Examination & obtaining the Certificate of Competency (CoC) awarded by the DG Shipping, Govt. of India, candidates will be eligible to employ as 3rd Officer Globally. After prescribed Sea-Time completion at every Rank, the candidates will be appearing for Higher Rank Examination such as Mate and Chief Mate. Further, they are awarded a Degree on clearing the DLP task & passing all subjects.