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GME Sponsorship & ETO Entrance Examination – December 2025 Intake

GME & ETO Entrance Examination – December 2025 | Synergy Marine Group

Begin Your Maritime Career with Global Leaders in Ship Management

Synergy Marine Group invites applications for the Graduate Marine Engineer (GME) Sponsorship Programme and the Trainee Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Entrance Examination for the December 2025 intake.

The GME Sponsorship Programme supports selected candidates through training and onboarding pathways, reflecting Synergy’s commitment to building skilled marine engineers for the future.

The Trainee ETO stream, while non-sponsored, offers aspiring electro-technical professionals a valuable opportunity to join one of the world’s leading ship management companies, known globally for its training standards, safety culture and career development pathways.

  • Examination Date : 22nd December 2025
  • Admit Card Issuance Date : 18th December 2025
  • Last Date of Registration : 16th December 2025

Take the next step toward your maritime career – register now and set sail with Synergy.

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For complete details on eligibility criteria, syllabus, and examination format, please download the PDF below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Synergy Trainee ETO & GME Sponsorship Programme?

The Synergy Trainee ETO & GME Sponsorship Programme is a structured training initiative that prepares aspiring seafarers to become certified Electro-Technical Officers (ETO) and Marine Engineers (GME). Sponsored candidates receive classroom instruction, technical guidance, and placement opportunities aboard Synergy-managed vessels after successful completion of training.

Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in electrical, marine, or mechanical engineering from a recognised institution and meet the Director General of Shipping (DGS) eligibility norms. Candidates must also be medically fit as per ILO/IMO standards. Detailed criteria are available in the downloadable PDF flyer.

Eligible candidates can register online through the official Synergy Marine Group portal by 8 December 2025. After registration, applicants will receive a confirmation email with details on the exam centre, admit card, and reporting instructions.

The selection process includes:

  1. A written examination covering technical and aptitude subjects.
  2. A personal interview and medical fitness test for shortlisted candidates.
    Successful candidates will receive a sponsorship letter confirming admission to the programme.

Sponsored trainees gain access to structured classroom learning, simulation-based training, and onboard placements with Synergy Marine Group’s global fleet. The programme also offers long-term career growth, mentorship, and exposure to dual-fuel and next-generation vessels, preparing candidates for the future of sustainable shipping.

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Getting to Zero

Synergy Marine Group is a member of The Getting to Zero Coalition, dedicated to launching zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030 and achieving full decarbonisation by 2050. The Global Maritime Forum, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action, founded and manages the Coalition.

MACN

Synergy Marine Group is part of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a global initiative striving for a corruption-free maritime industry, promoting fair trade for the greater societal good.

ESA

Synergy Marine Group is a member of the Emirates Shipping Association, a UAE maritime body that brings together industry stakeholders to promote safety, collaboration and progressive standards across the regional maritime sector.

INTERCARGO

Synergy Marine Group is a part of INTERCARGO, an association championing safe, efficient, and eco-friendly shipping. INTERCARGO collaborates with the International Maritime Organization and other global entities to shape maritime legislation.

IMEC

Synergy Marine Group is part of IMEC, a top maritime employers’ group championing fair and sustainable labor practices. Representing global employers, IMEC negotiates seafarers’ wages and conditions, and invests in workforce development.

IMPA

Synergy Marine Group is involved in IMPA Save’s initiative to reduce single-use water bottles at sea. The IMPA SAVE council comprises top global shipowners and suppliers, representing over 8000 vessels with significant combined purchasing influence.

All Aboard

Synergy Marine Group is a key participant in The All Aboard Alliance’s Diversity@Sea initiative. As one of eleven prominent maritime companies, we aim to foster inclusivity at sea and directly address challenges faced by women seafarers.

CSSF

Synergy Marine Group is part of the Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF), a global B2B network dedicated to enhancing safety and management standards in the container shipping sector.

Danish Shipping

Synergy Marine Group is affiliated with Danske Rederier, the primary industry and employers’ association for Danish shipping—Denmark’s top export sector. Danske Rederier actively engages with authorities and policymakers both domestically and globally.