Asha International Institute of Marine Technology

This special course has been introduced by DG Shipping keeping in a view about the requirement of the shipping industry with regards to availability of catering screw. It was felt that there is amble scope of employment, for such candidates who have qualified hotel management, in cruise shipping and passenger liners.

Introduction

The issue of availability of catering crew have been deliberated with the Shipping Industry and it has been stated that the candidates having Degree / Diploma in Hotel Management need not undergo Pre sea Course. It was felt that there is ample scope of employment, for such candidates who have qualified in Hotel Management, in cruise shipping and passenger liners. Accordingly, it has been opined, in consultation with Industry, that as these candidates have already acquired Degree / Diploma in subjects having catering specialization, it may not be required for them to under go a full term Saloon Rating Course or other pre sea courses covering such subjects. However, it would be desirable that these candidates under go orientation course for the specific job requirements on board vessels.