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02 · Ship management

Ship management questions

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It covers the engineering side of running a vessel: superintendence, planned maintenance systems, drydocking, Class and Flag State liaison, machinery reliability and fuel diagnostics. Nanak Ship Management lists the full scope on its technical management page.

Nanak Ship Management states that it works with BIMCO SHIPMAN contracts, MLC 2006, ISO 9001:2015, STCW, IMO DCS, SEEMP Part III and CII reporting. The Nanak Ship Management homepage explains how these frame its technical and crew services.

Nanak Ship Management quotes an onboarding timeline of 14 to 30 days, supported by a 24/7 operations desk. The exact path depends on the vessel and scope, so owners should confirm details through the Nanak Ship Management contact page.

Yes. Pre-purchase vessel audits are one of the services published by Nanak Ship Management, giving a buyer an independent technical view of the ship before commitment. See the full services list and ask the team about scope and timing.

Yes, marine spares and procurement sit alongside Class and Flag State liaison in the services Nanak Ship Management publishes. Owners who want one team for maintenance and supply can read the services overview and send the technical team a request.

Start with this site if you are unsure which service you need, because we point owners to the right Nanak team. For direct technical or crew questions, the Nanak Ship Management team replies on the published contact details and runs a 24/7 operations desk.

03 · Training

Maritime training questions

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The Nanak Shipping Institute lists more than 200 courses across deck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, safety, security, simulator and auditing or ISO subjects. The full list is in its course catalogue, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.

Featured courses include NSI-001 Bridge Team Management Refresher, NSI-003 Engine Room Resource Management, NSI-005 Ballast Water Treatment Systems, NSI-008 Enclosed Space Entry and NSI-019 Leadership and Human Element. Details sit on the featured courses page.

Yes. NSI-009 Advanced Automation and Control Engineering is published in the advanced section of the Nanak Shipping Institute. Engineers who want systems, control and understanding can review it on the advanced courses page and ask the Institute about suitability.

The Institute is led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, a Master Mariner. His profile explains the focused approach to navigation, engineering and safety learning, and you can read it on the director profile before choosing a course.

Yes, shipping companies can ask the Institute about courses for officers and crew across its catalogue. Send the ranks, disciplines and timing through the Nanak Shipping Institute contact page, and the team will reply with what suits your fleet.

Start from the discipline and rank, then match them to the catalogue: navigation and bridge, engineering and machinery, or safety and operations. If you are unsure, use the selector on this site and then read the Institute catalogue or contact the team.

04 · Careers

Career questions

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ProCareerTek describes itself as a complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, covering IMU-CET coaching, deck and engine officer programs, rating courses, Sri Lanka CoC facilitation and cadet-to-captain guidance. The ProCareerTek services page lists each route.

Yes. ProCareerTek lists IMU-CET coaching with more than 200 practice papers and AI mock analytics. Students who want structured preparation should read the programs overview and contact the team to confirm batches and fit.

For the deck side ProCareerTek lists DNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways, and for the engine side GME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways. Compare them on the ProCareerTek program list and ask which suits your marks and goals.

Yes, ProCareerTek lists General Purpose rating and engine rating courses for people who want to start at sea as ratings. The rating course details are on its services page, and the team can explain eligibility and next steps.

ProCareerTek lists facilitation of the Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW White List recognition. It is a specialist route, so read the Sri Lanka CoC facilitation page and speak to the team about your certificates before planning anything.

Yes. ProCareerTek lists career guidance covering a cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance, which is useful for families comparing options. Parents can use the selector on this site and then contact the ProCareerTek team directly.

05 · Crew and labour

Crew and labour questions

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Nanak Ship Management lists STCW and MLC manning, CDC, reference and medical vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll. Together these let an owner outsource the full crew cycle, and the crew management page explains each element.

The international labour supply service lists certified electricians, welders certified for 6G, TIG and MIG, structural fitters, and skilled and general helpers. Owners and yards can read the labour supply page and send a headcount request.

Nanak Ship Management lists CDC, reference and medical vetting as part of crew management, alongside STCW and MLC compliant manning. Ask the team how the checks apply to your ranks through the crew management service.

Yes, training sits inside the crew management scope, and the Nanak Shipping Institute lists 200+ courses that can support it. Compare the manning service with the Institute courses when planning a crew.

Welfare, travel and payroll are listed by Nanak Ship Management as part of its crew management service, so owners do not need separate vendors for each step. Details and contact routes are on the crew management page.

Send the trades, headcount, location and start window to the team. Nanak Ship Management handles requests for electricians, welders, fitters and helpers, and you can start from the international labour supply page or use our enquiry builder.

06 · Vessel support

Vessel support questions

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Riding repair squads are certified teams that board a vessel at anchor or en route to carry out repair work. Nanak Ship Management lists them with dry-dock superintendence, and you can read the scope on its services page.

It means a technical representative oversees the yard work during a dock period on the owner's behalf. Nanak Ship Management lists dry-dock superintendence among its services, and owners can ask about it through the technical management team.

Yes, Class and Flag State liaison is part of the technical ship management published by Nanak Ship Management, together with superintendence and planned maintenance. See the technical management service for the details.

Fuel diagnostics are part of the machinery reliability and efficiency work Nanak Ship Management lists in technical management, supporting reporting under frameworks such as IMO DCS, SEEMP Part III and CII. Read more on the technical management page.

Nanak Ship Management runs a 24/7 operations dispatch desk. For urgent vessel needs, call the number on our contact page or go straight to the Nanak Ship Management contact details and describe the vessel and the issue.

Marine spares and procurement are listed among the services of Nanak Ship Management. Send the vessel, equipment and part details to the team through the services page or through our enquiry builder, and they will reply.

07 · General

About My Universe Shipping

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My Universe Shipping is a one-stop guide to the Nanak group in India. It explains ship management, training and careers as a single universe and sends you to Nanak Ship Management, the Nanak Shipping Institute or ProCareerTek for the actual service.

This guide covers three: Nanak Ship Management for technical and crew services, the Nanak Shipping Institute for maritime training, and ProCareerTek for Merchant Navy career guidance. Each has its own website and contact details.

We work from India and serve owners, operators, seafarers and students everywhere. Each Nanak business publishes its own contact page, and the Nanak Ship Management contact page is the quickest route for ship and crew questions.

Use the enquiry builder on this site or call +91 98920 82041, and we route you. Ship and crew questions go to Nanak Ship Management, training to the Institute, and careers to ProCareerTek. Replies usually come within one working day.

No, this is a group overview site rather than the main website, and the official information lives on the main sites. For binding details always check nanakship.com, nanakshipping.com or procareertek.com, or ask the team directly.

No. We only describe services published by the Nanak businesses and never quote prices, approvals or pay. For fees and dates, contact the Nanak Shipping Institute or ProCareerTek, and for crew terms contact Nanak Ship Management.

08 · Still unsure?

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If your question is not answered here, call or message us. We route you to Nanak Ship Management, the Nanak Shipping Institute or ProCareerTek.

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