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Extra Master and Dissertations
Key Changes and Requirements for Extra Master Certificate
**Numbered Sections**1. Eligibility and Prerequisites
Candidates must hold a certificate of competency as Master (Master of a foreign going ship) on ships of 3000 gross tonnage or more.
2. Extra Master Course Content
The course consists of four parts: Maritime Economics and Finance, Maritime Law, Leadership Management and Human Resources, and Dissertation.
- Part - A: Maritime Economics and Finance, Maritime Law
- Part - B: Advanced Navigation and Maritime Cyber Security, Advanced Naval Architecture, Commercial Engineering, Robotics and Alternate Energy
- Part - C: Marine Environment and Ocean Governance, Port Management, Commercial Shipping Management
- Part - D: Dissertation on a related maritime topic (12,000 to 14,000 words including Executive Summary)
3. Assessment and Certification
Assessment will be held as follows:
- a. Satisfactory completion of an approved written examination for each part/subject.
- b. Satisfactory completion of a dissertation on a related maritime topic.
Parts A, B, and C of the examination may be attempted together or separately, and pass in any subject will be valid for all time.
Topic must be from the maritime domain and approved by the Chief Examiner of Master and Mates.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the Directorate General of Shipping for any updates or changes to the circular.
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