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.

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.

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.