The Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) is a 6-month DG Shipping-approved pre-sea training programme that prepares candidates to join the Merchant Navy in the Catering and Hospitality Department aboard commercial vessels, offshore platforms, and cruise liners.
No. Students from Science, Commerce, and Arts backgrounds are equally eligible. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are not mandatory for CCMC admission.
Candidates must have passed 10th Standard with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks and 40% marks in English. Candidates who have completed 12th Standard, Degree, Diploma, or Hotel Management qualifications are also eligible.
The minimum age is 17.5 years and the maximum age is 25 years on the date of commencement of the course.
Candidates must obtain a Medical Fitness Certificate from a DG Shipping-approved doctor. Distance vision of 6/6 is required with no colour blindness, hearing impairment, or serious medical condition.
No. Admission is based on educational qualification, DG Shipping medical fitness, and the institute's screening process.
The CCMC is a 6-month fully residential pre-sea training programme inclusive of all mandatory STCW safety training.
Candidates receive a CCMC Course Completion Certificate, STCW Basic Safety Certificates, Security Training Certificate, INDOS Registration, and a Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC).
Graduates can join as Trainee Cook, Trainee General Steward, Messman, or Pantry Utility and later progress to Assistant Cook, Ship's Cook, Chief Cook, and Catering Officer.
Yes. Cruise liners and passenger ships offer excellent opportunities for CCMC graduates, usually after gaining initial sea experience.
Freshers generally earn between $200 and $600 per month. With experience, salaries can increase to $2,000–$3,500 per month in senior catering positions.
Yes. If you qualify as a Non-Resident Indian by spending 183 or more days at sea during a financial year, your seafaring income may be tax-free under Indian tax laws.
Yes. The CCMC programme is fully residential and all cadets are required to stay on campus throughout the training period.
Yes. AIIMT assists eligible candidates in obtaining educational loans through nationalised banks.
Yes. The CCMC programme is open to both male and female candidates who meet DG Shipping eligibility requirements.
Absolutely. Candidates with Hotel Management qualifications are specifically recognised under DG Shipping guidelines and often have a strong advantage in maritime catering careers.
AIIMT provides placement assistance through campus recruitment drives, shipping companies, cruise line operators, crewing agencies, and alumni support networks.
CCMC batches commence in January and July each year. Early application is recommended to secure admission.
GP Rating prepares candidates for Deck and Engine Department roles, while CCMC focuses on Catering and Hospitality Department careers. Both are DG Shipping-approved 6-month courses, but CCMC is ideal for candidates interested in cooking, hospitality, and food service.