For seafarers, students and parents
Find your first star at sea.
IMU-CET coaching, deck and engine officer programs, rating courses and Sri Lanka CoC facilitation, all explained here and delivered by My Universe Shipping, with a cadet-to-captain roadmap.
01 · Pick your route
Student, seafarer or parent? See your route first
- ★ RecommendedStudentIMU-CET coachingCoaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- ★ RecommendedStudent · DeckDNS and BSc Nautical ScienceDeck officer routes toward Officer of Watch.
- ★ RecommendedStudent · EngineGME and BTech MarineEngine officer routes toward Chief Engineer.
- ★ RecommendedSeafarerRating coursesGeneral Purpose and engine rating courses.
- ★ RecommendedSeafarer · OfficerUpgrade with training coursesFeatured and advanced training courses.
- ★ RecommendedSeafarerSri Lanka CoC facilitationFacilitation under STCW White List recognition.
02 · Programs
Eight ways to go to sea
- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching with 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics. Open →
- DNSA deck officer program toward Officer of Watch. Open →
- BSc Nautical ScienceDeck officer degree pathway. Open →
- GMEAn engine officer program. Open →
- BTech MarineEngine officer degree pathway toward Chief Engineer. Open →
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses. Open →
- Sri Lanka CoCFacilitation of the Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency. Open →
- Guidance and placementCadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance. Open →
03 · The cadet years
From classroom to first deck
My Universe Shipping careers is a complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers. Programs cover the deck and engine sides, and guidance includes a roadmap from cadet to captain.
Scholarship and loan guidance is listed too, which helps families plan.
- Deck and engine officer programs
- Scholarship and loan guidance
- A cadet-to-captain roadmap
04 · Cadet-to-captain map
Five stops on the route to command
A simplified map of the journey. Our careers desk confirms routes, eligibility and timing.
Stage 01 · Before the exam
Build the foundation with IMU-CET coaching and practice papers.
- 200+ practice papers
- AI mock analytics
Stage 02 · Deck or engine
Pick a deck route (DNS, BSc Nautical Science) or an engine route (GME, BTech Marine).
- Deck: DNS, BSc Nautical Science
- Engine: GME, BTech Marine
Stage 03 · The first ship
Start at sea as a cadet or as a rating, depending on the route.
- Officer route
- Rating route
Stage 04 · Add training
Build skills with training courses for your rank.
- Bridge and engine teamwork
- Safety and leadership
Stage 05 · The destination
Progress toward Officer of Watch, then Chief Engineer or Master.
- Chief Engineer pathway
- Deck officer pathway
05 · Route chart
Deck, engine or ratings?
| Route | Programs listed | Typical goal |
|---|---|---|
| ✦Deck officer | DNS, BSc Nautical Science | Officer of Watch pathway |
| ✦Engine officer | GME, BTech Marine | Chief Engineer pathway |
| ✦Ratings | General Purpose rating, engine rating | Start at sea as a rating |
| ✦Entrance | IMU-CET coaching | Prepare for the entrance exam |
| ✦Certificate | Sri Lanka CoC (White List) | Facilitation of the certificate |
06 · Study well
Prepare with focus and charts
IMU-CET success starts with steady practice. We list coaching with 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics to show where to improve.
Parents can read the same programs and ask the team about the route.
- Practice papers and mocks
- Analytics to find weak areas
- Guidance for parents
07 · Readouts
Careers by the numbers
Published by My Universe Shipping.
08 · A life at sea
Every captain began as a cadet with a plan.
Plan your route with My Universe Shipping
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Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Explore My Universe Shipping careers ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
09 · FAQ
Career questions
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My Universe Shipping offers a complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, covering IMU-CET coaching, deck and engine officer programs, rating courses, Sri Lanka CoC facilitation and cadet-to-captain guidance. Our seafarer career programs page lists each route.
Yes. My Universe Shipping lists IMU-CET coaching with more than 200 practice papers and AI mock analytics. Students who want structured preparation should read the IMU-CET coaching programs and contact the team to confirm batches and fit.
For the deck side we list DNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways, and for the engine side GME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways. Compare them on the deck and engine officer program list and ask which suits your marks and goals.
Yes, we list General Purpose rating and engine rating courses for people who want to start at sea as ratings. The rating course details are on the services page, and the team can explain eligibility and next steps.
We list facilitation of the Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW White List recognition. It is a specialist route, so read the Sri Lanka CoC facilitation page and speak to the team about your certificates before planning anything.
Yes. We list career guidance covering a cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance, which is useful for families comparing options. Parents can use the selector on this site and then contact our career guidance desk directly.
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