Pre-Sea Training - Deck Rating

A three-month full-time pre-sea course for deck ratings covering nautical knowledge, shipboard safety, pollution prevention and the trade test.

CINE

Offered by

CINEC Campus
Next intake: January 2027
LevelCertificate
Duration3 Months
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Pre-Sea Training course for deck ratings is a three-month full-time programme run by CINEC's Department of Navigation. It prepares candidates for a trade test conducted on behalf of the Merchant Shipping Secretariat. The syllabus covers nautical knowledge, steamship theory and practice, shipboard safety and security, prevention of environmental and marine pollution, and ISO 9000/14000 awareness. Applicants must be at least 18, hold the GCE O/L and pass a medical and sight test (6/6 vision and colour test). Intakes are in January, May and September.

Modules

5 modules
Modules5 modules
Nautical knowledge
Steamship theory and practical
Shipboard safety and security
Prevention of environmental and marine pollution
ISO 9000/14000 awareness

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • Minimum age 18 at close of applications
  • GCE O/L passed
  • Medical and sight test (6/6 vision and colour test)
  • Compliance with Merchant Shipping Secretariat requirements

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

3 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Marine EngineeringEngineering Technology

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