Admission
Counselling, documentation & college enrolment.
Degree + Sea Training Programme · Aug Batch
B.Sc. Nautical Science
A 3-year honours degree that pairs full academic training with statutory sea time — documentation and placement support built in, so your only job is to show up ready.
- Course duration
- 3 YearsHonours degree
- Placement assistance
- 100%Placement support built in
- Vessels
- ITFForeign-going vessels
- Sea time
- 18 MonthsWithin the 3-year degree
More Than a Career, A Bigger You
Same horizons, bigger opportunities
- More Than a Career, A Bigger You
- Same Horizons, Bigger Opportunities
- Explore · Learn · Sail · Lead
About RP Nauticals
Trusted maritime consultancy helping aspiring seafarers with guidance, admissions and placement support.
What's included
Everything from admission to sea time
Year 1 Academics
Navigation, English & shipboard readiness.
Ship Joining
Placement on a foreign-going ITF vessel.
18 Month Sea Time
Statutory sea training within the 3-year degree.
Your journey
From admission to sea time
- 1Step 1
Admission
Getting startedCounselling, documentation & college enrolment.
- 2Step 2
Year 1 Academics
Foundation yearNavigation, English & shipboard readiness.
- 3Step 3
Ship Joining
PlacementPlacement on a foreign-going ITF vessel.
- 4Step 4
18 Month Sea Time
Statutory sea trainingStatutory sea training within the 3-year degree.
What you can earn
Salary progression
| Rank | Indicative salary |
|---|---|
| Deck Cadet | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 / month |
| 3rd / 2nd Officer | ₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000 / month |
| Chief Officer | ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 / month |
| Captain | ₹8,00,000+ / month |
Indicative industry figures for Indian seafarers, based on rank, company and vessel type — pay is typically tax-free for eligible NRI seafarer status. Actual salary depends on your placement.
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