Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) program – February 2025 batch.
Dear Candidates,
Cadet selection process for our DNS program’s Feb 2025 batch will be conducted in December 2024.
The selection process consists of an online test in multiple-choice questions format, an interview, and a psychometric test.
Interested candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria and register via the link below. This registration link will be open from 01st November 24 until 17th November 24, both dates inclusive.
To register, candidates must select their preferred DNS pre-sea training centre, examination and interview date from the table below.
All candidates to appear the exam and interview at their preferred/chosen centre for DNS pre-sea training.
On successful registration, including meeting the eligibility criteria, each centre will email shortlisted candidates the exam start time and other details on 18th /19th November
| Centre | Exam date | Exam location | Interview available dates | Interview location |
| Training Ship Rahaman (TSR), Nhava | 02nd Dec | TSR, Nhava | 03rd and 04th Dec | Fleet Management Training Institute (FMTI), Navi Mumbai |
| Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute (SIMTI), Kansal – Khopoli | 02nd Dec | SIMTI Campus, Kansal, Khopoli | 04th and 05th Dec | Fleet Management Training Institute (FMTI), Navi Mumbai |
| International Maritime Institute (IMI) | 09th Dec | IMI Campus, Noida | 10th, 11th, and 12th Dec | FLEET office, Gurugram |
Please contact the Institute’s key contacts for any queries:
| Centre | Key contact | Phone Number | Email/Website |
| Training Ship Rahaman (TSR), Nhava | Mr. Pramod Mhatre | 8879967737/8879987688 | p.mhatre@tsrahaman.org |
| Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute (SIMTI), Kansal – Khopoli | Mr. Rosario Dsouza/ Mr. Nishant Vaidya | 9136947131 / 7710010158 | admissions@simtf.org |
| International Maritime Institute (IMI) | Ms. Sapna Chaudhary | 9650657755 / 8750055664 / 63 | career@imi.edu.in |
The minimum criteria for selection of DNS candidates at FLEET :
To register on our website click link below. (from 01st Nov to 17th Nov 2024)
Click here to register for the Feb 2025 DNS selection process. Please note the link will be live from 01st Nov to 17th Nov, both dates inclusive.
IMPORTANT NOTE – All candidates who appear for our assessment should have cleared IMU CET and satisfy FLEET criteria to be eligible for admission in pre-sea institute. Additionally, they should be in possession of a passport before taking admission.
The ECDIS support cell is a dedicated team within FMTI that provides technical assistance to our bridge teams who may have issues related to ECDIS, ENCs or similar navigational processes. It also provides guidance to crew for PSC and vetting inspections and oversees the 'management of change' for dual ECDIS vessels or during new ECDIS installation onboard.
To teams onshore, it provides support in drafting policies, analysis of vetting findings and incident investigation.
From time to time, the ECDIS support cell provides insights to key policymakers and industry stakeholders from UKHO, IHO and INTERTANKO to ECDIS manufacturers and ENC suppliers.
In parallel, the team provides bespoke training to class surveyors and auditors and has been a recipient of the Navigational Safety Award at the First World ECDIS Day.