The ETO course at PUO cost about rm 18k and i cant afford that. Plus i doesn't have basic safety cert and course needed to get onboard. Im just thinking maybe by enrolling to ALAM and try to apply sponsor might secure the chances of getting sail😅

trust me the 18k is worth since eto is high demand.

for the basic course u can try pelita which whole course for basic training is rm2500.
and for firstimer onboard you require ship security awareness around rm700

for eto , who going to take coc with mardep , u need to apply seaman card and also discharge book.
u can check with mardep


other than that for the coc , u require additional course , advance fire fighting and modular survival craft
advane fire fighting around 2k and same goes to mscr . you can check with alam or pelita.
pelita usually offer the cheaper rate , but alam have more intense training.

do ur research , by 1st january 2017 , all eto onboard require coc.
if you get sponsorship with company , ur paycheck wont be the same as those working without sponsorship.

most sponsor from misc or aet , jump to another company due to long term of onboard and salary.
the social life is different onboard different type of vessel , between merchant and offshore.

goodluck!

Anyone here know any other way to get the 12months on board training in order to get the COC 4? I’ve just finished my mechanical engineering degree two weeks ago, and just realised how rewarding it is to be a seafarer. I tried to contact ALAM regarding MEBC, but no reply. If possible I don’t want to go through another 3 years study taking diploma.

well, not easy with current market status due to oil price.
same process , u need to go onboard as rating .
to become rating u need atleast 6 month to obtain the watchkeeping rating from marine department.
then u apply for the wkr,
after that collect seatime as oiler onboard vessel
then only you can apply for coc.

to go onboard same principal.
seamanbook , seaman card , basic training , ship security awareness.

then if going for tanker take the tanker basic course ,
if going for offshore do the bosiet course and some additional depend on company.

goodluck.. very tough market for beginner to start stepping stone in this industry

Hi zizdnyll. Thank you for replying. I have a few more questions if you don’t mind.

1. So are you saying that starting my path as engine rating is faster than diploma route?

2. In the first page of the previous thread, destroyer said this ‘NOWADAYS, THERE ARE ALSO COMPANY SEEKING FOR MECHANICAL/MARINE
ENGINEERING DEGREE GRADUATE TO DO THEIR CADETSHIP FOR 6 MONTH ONBOARD THEIR SHIP. AFTER COLLECTING SEATIME, THEY CAN TAKE THE ORAL TEST FROM MARDEP FOR CLASS 4 COC. I'LL TRY TO GET MORE INFO ABOUT THIS.’ Do you know if this method is still possible? If so how can I do it?

3. Let say if I decided to take the diploma route, after passing the interview and know my sponsor, will my job be 100% secured? Just want to confirm as I don’t want to spend another 3 years and still have to hunt job.

4. Lastly, if I can get bridging course whether in Singapore or ALAM, do you think it’s a good idea if I paid it myself? I mean considering the market status of oil & gas industries, I just afraid if I still cannot get a job after the bridging course.

I wish I know more about this seafarer job 5 years ago. Now after finishing my degree feel kinda regret as working in Malaysia is very underpaid.

I am sick with cooperate life and I would like to apply for this. Can I join ALAM with my 30 years old now ? I do not have any mechanical related cert nor degree, need to start from diploma ( mine is IT, useless after I read the FAQ in ALAM).

Have you seen anyone older applying or enroll in ALAM?

1. The cadethsip program is always the fastest way to get ur coc compared to going onboard as rating.
2. Im not sure about this one , but better for you to go for the cadetship program.
3.after passing the interview, and u get sponsored. It always depend on your company , bt remember u have a long 3 years of cadetship to go throught.. most sponsored cadet will get job immediate after completion. That the reason why they sponsor u anyway.
4.im a selfpaid cadet myself, and now work as freelance. I have work for 2 years , i have no issue with job , longest period between contract was only 3 month . That is also because i was jumping from merchant to offshore

The oldest i have seen in alam was 24 years old , and be graduating at 27.
IT , well .. u have to join as rating , bt not gonna be easy due to current market. Less ship is on hire

Thanks for replying. I just sent my application for the bridging course, and the person in charge said that the program will only start if there are a minimum of 6 candidates. No sponsorship tho, guess I'll paid it myself when the course started.

Wish you all the best, do not hesitate to ask me any question if in doubt.
Just another seaman helping another

warghhh..

looking for ship berth, it is hard nowadays..

warghhhhhh again!!!!

goodluck with your shipberth , dont be choosy. Accept whatever offer they give you,
now is the era of no demand haha

oh danial. masih kau disini. apa khabar saudara selaut.

i inserted my stpm result. it didnt matter, just use your spm. but the courses they offer in ALAM would be a breeze since u have solid ground with STPM. talking from experience.

masih disini membantu anak anak muda yg ingin kelaut .
kena support mcm mana elder support kita in the past..
since kau ada sini kindly assist mana yg kau lebih tahu.
thank you mate

This post has been edited by zizdnyll: Mar 16 2017, 01:10 PM

Guys.. I contact ALAM recently and ask about the marine bridging course.. here some particulars:

Entry requirements for Marine Engineering Bridging course: Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Degree in Naval Architecture
Course date: on demand which will conduct with at least 6 students (we don’t have any at the moment)
Course fee: around RM27,000
Duration: 6 months
Sponsor: self-sponsor (there is no sponsorship and the payment will need to pay full prior the course commence

Actually i would like to enrolled to this course.. just need to find another 5 person more.. anyone interested can contact me at abdulnaimlee@gmail.com

My bro recently applied to work on cruise ship as a chef

Hmm.. Was thinking of taking marine eng. at unikl lumut then try to apply for the bridging course. I dont really like limiting myself to few options only.

Did they specifically said naval architecture only??

How about age limit??

Update:

Yikes. It says below 25y.o on the commencement of the course. How did i miss that??

Guess its either dme or ratings for me then. Or i can simply work on a docking yard and curse myself for not choosing to work on sea.

Decisions.. Decisions...

This post has been edited by taktahuLoL: May 2 2017, 09:21 AM