Certificate in GP-III Rating
The PIMS Certificate in GP-III Rating develops foundational knowledge and practical competence for general-purpose maritime support duties across deck and engine-room environments.The programme covers seamanshi...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Certificate in GP-III Rating develops foundational knowledge and practical competence for general-purpose maritime support duties across deck and engine-room environments.
The programme covers seamanship, ropework, mooring, engine-room familiarisation, cargo handling, watchkeeping support, maritime safety, emergency response, lifesaving appliances and onboard communication.
What You'll Learn
- Maritime-Industry Fundamentals
- Vessel Types
- General-Purpose Rating Duties
- Basic Seamanship
- Ropework and Knots
- Splicing Awareness
- Mooring Operations
- Anchoring Awareness
- Engine-Room Familiarisation
- Basic Marine Machinery
- Engine-Room Watchkeeping Support
- Cargo Handling
- Cargo Securing
- Bridge Watchkeeping Support
- Lookout Responsibilities
- Maritime Safety
- MARPOL Awareness
- Fire Prevention
- Basic Firefighting
- Survival at Sea
- Lifesaving Appliances
- Basic First Aid
- Maritime Communication
- Maritime English Awareness
- Logbooks and Records
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS GP-III Rating course is suitable for aspiring Seafarers, Entry-Level Maritime Trainees, personnel preparing for deck-support duties, personnel preparing for engine-room support duties and individuals developing general maritime skills.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop basic deck and engine-room support skills
- Strengthen seamanship knowledge
- Improve cargo-handling awareness
- Develop maritime safety and emergency-response skills
- Improve onboard communication
- Strengthen maritime documentation awareness
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical seamanship/engine-room project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on seamanship project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–6 months (300–400 hours total).
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