Seven Islands Shipping Limited (SISL) is a reputed Indian shipping company primarily engaged in the transportation of crude oil, petroleum products, and chemicals. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates a modern fleet of tankers and has long-standing associations with major oil companies and government undertakings. Seven Islands is known for its structured training approach, safety culture, and stable career opportunities for Indian seafarers, including DNS Sponsorship for aspiring deck cadets.
| Founded Year | 2002 |
| Company Headquarters | Mumbai |
| Indian Head Office | Mumbai |
| Type of Company | Ownership Company |
| Company Founder | Capt. Thomas W. Pinto |
| Company CEO (Chief Executive Officer) | MR. CLAYTON L. PINTO |
| Fleet Size | 25+ (Coastal and FG) |
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| Sea Time Requirement | 18 Months (Mostly 3 contracts with 6 months or 2 contracts with 9 months) |
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| Nationality of Crew | Indian |
| Cadet Stipend | 18,000 – 20,000 INR (But Promotion is fast) |
| Waiting Period for First Ship | 6 Months |
| Company Coming Colleges for Sponsorship | Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute (SIMTI) (Aug- 80, Feb-40 Seats) |
Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute (SIMTI)
- Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute (SIMTI) is located in Kansal Village, Maharashtra.
- Affiliated with the Indian Maritime University and approved by the Directorate General of Shipping.
- SIMTI is promoted by Seven Islands Shipping Limited (SISL) and operates under the Seven Islands Maritime Training Foundation (SIMTF).
- In 2023/2024, IMI Noida was acquired by Fleet Management Ltd.
- SIMTI is DGS-approved for conducting Diploma in Nautical Sciences (DNS), Graduate Marine Engineering (GME), Electro-Technical Officer (ETO), and GP Rating courses.
- SIMTI focuses on structured pre-sea training, strict discipline, modern infrastructure, and compliance with STCW and DG Shipping norms, with emphasis on safety culture and shipboard readiness.
- SIMTI has placement records with several reputed shipping companies, including Seven Islands Shipping, Seaspan, V.Ships, MSC, and other ship management companies. Cadets are selected through company-specific written tests, interviews, and assessments, depending on company requirements.
| Principal | Mr. Rajeeva Prakash |
| Total Seats for DNS | 80(Aug)/ 40(Feb) |
Eligibility Criteria For DNS
Registration Process
Online Application
• Apply through Fleet management application portal. (Link Provided above)
• Fill Personal details and upload Class 10 & 12 mark sheets, photo ID, and recent photograph.Eligibility Screening
• Eligibility as mentioned in the Eligibility criteria Tab.
Fleet Centre Based Test
• Aptitude (quantitative, logical, numerical)
• English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension)
• Psychometric Test (personality and behavioural suitability) – [After clearing the main Test]Personal Interview (Fleet HR + Senior Officers)
• Communication skills
• Motivation to join merchant navy
• Physics & maths questions
• Maritime awareness, Geography and Ship-Knowledge
• Situation-based and discipline-based questionsMedical Examination (DG Approved Doctor)
• Eyesight and colour vision test
• Physical fitness check
• Hearing test
• Blood/urine tests
• Must meet all DG Shipping medical requirementsFinal Sponsorship Selection
• Selected candidates receive Fleet’s Letter of Sponsorship after original documents submission and seat booking fee payment.
• Instructions for joining IMI Noida will be givenAdmission to IMI Noida
• Join the 1-year DNS pre-sea course
• Training conducted under Fleet Management supervision
• Priority placement on Fleet vessels after course completion
| DNS 1 YEAR COURSE FEE |
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INR 7,73,000 |
Test Syllabus
1.Written Test
| Mode of Written Test | Offline (Conducted at the designated centre) |
| Examination Type | Online – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Number of Questions | 50 |
| Total Duration | 30 minutes |
| Marks per Question | 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.5 mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
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| Expected Cut-off | Approximately 70% (may vary based on total number of applicants) |
2. Psychometric Test
| Mode of Test | Offline (Conducted at the designated centre) |
| Total Number of Questions | 576 |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours |
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3. Interview
| Mode of Interview | Offline (Conducted at the designated centre) |
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| Types of Questions (PYQ) | Access via NauTutor mobile application |
4. Medical Test
Candidates must undergo a medical examination as per DG Shipping medical standards to ensure they meet the required fitness criteria for maritime service.
5. Sponsorship Letter From Company
You will be received via mail inluding the company/ College instructions and report date.
Mock Test
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Contact Details (IMI)
| Key contact | Phone Number |
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| Ms Deepti | 8750055664 |
| Mr. Dilip Singh Khara | 8750055690 |
| Email/Website | admissions@imi.edu.in |
