Electro Technical Officer (ETO) Course is a Four months Pre sea Training course for Graduates those who have completed Diploma or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication/ Communication Engineering or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent. ETO Course acts as a gateway for the Electrical & Electronics Graduates to enter into Merchant Navy. 

ETO is a four-month course that familiarizes the learners with ship board systems, equipment and machineries involved in the operation of the vessels.

The moment you see water; your heart is filled with an abiding spirit of adventure. How about having a promising career while fulfilling your wish to conquer the sea? Maritime careers serve as the best of both worlds where seafarers are given an opportunity to travel around the globe, become independent at a young age, and be rewarded with hefty remunerations.

As a matter of fact, merchant navy is a much sought-after, lucrative and glamorous career, conjuring up the images of highly paid, disciplined, and smart youngsters, traversing the seven seas, aboard their vessel transporting cargo worldwide.

Significance of maritime education

According to estimates, the number of active Indian seafarers, employed aboard Indian or foreign-flagged ships, has grown by about 45 percent in recent years. The Indian government is planning to hire around 3.5 lakh seafarers in the next three to five years, a move aimed at promoting shipping industry jobs as an attractive career option.

In the distressing times unleashed by the outbreak of COVID-19, people working on ships are the unsung heroes ensuring the availability of a wide variety of merchandise. In fact, they handle 90% of the global trade of commercial goods. In this context, the significance of maritime education and the need of constant upgradation of seafaring skills has acquired crucial urgency.

Merchant navy job profiles range from technical to non-technical ones such as deck officers, marine engineers, chefs or engine crew. In fact, choosing the right course out of several choices offered at maritime institutes can be a daunting task.

Career Path Career prospects on successful completion of ETO course:

1. 17 weeks training at the Institute
2. 8 months training on ship as Trainee Electro Technical Officer
3. Around 6 months sailing as Asst. Electro Technical Officer
4. Post successful clearance eligible for employment as Electro Technical Officer globally.
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