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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

A 1-year pre-sea diploma that takes you from classroom to command deck — full academic training, documentation and placement support built in, so your only job is to show up ready.

Your JourneyBook Counselling
Course duration
1 YearPre-sea diploma
Placement assistance
100%Placement support built in
Vessels
ITFForeign-going vessels
Sea time
18 MonthsToward 2nd Mate CoC
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
  • Safer Seas, Brighter Futures

About RP Nauticals

Trusted maritime consultancy helping aspiring seafarers with guidance, admissions and placement support.

Guidance · Admissions · Placements

What's included

Full support, from classroom to command deck

Included in the programme

  • College fee assistance & complete admission support
  • IELTS & spoken English, management communication
  • Mock interviews, debates & personality development
  • Ship environment & psychology, safe working classes
  • Complete documentation handled for you
  • Placement on foreign-going ITF vessels
  • Guidance through 12 month pre-sea + 18 month sea time
  • Exam assistance for your 2nd Mate CoC
Your journey

Four steps to your first ship

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Admission

    Getting started

    Counselling, documentation & college enrolment.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    12 Month Pre-Sea

    Classroom training

    Academics, English & shipboard readiness.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Ship Joining

    Placement

    Placement on a foreign-going ITF vessel.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    18 Month Sea Time

    Onboard training

    On-board training toward 2nd Mate CoC.

What you can earn

Salary progression

Indicative monthly salary by rank
RankIndicative salary
Deck Cadet₹60,000 – ₹80,000 / month
3rd / 2nd Officer₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 / month
Chief Officer₹5,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 / month
Captain₹12,00,000 – ₹22,00,000 / 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.

Next step

Your DNS journey starts with the right guidance.

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