A complete guide to the top shipping companies offering DNS Sponsorship in India in 2026 — what they look for, their selection process, and how 9CC has helped students get placed in all of them.
Book Your Seat →DNS Sponsorship means a shipping company selects you, confirms your employment, and you join their DNS programme. Upon completion you sail with them. Your job is guaranteed before you start training. Companies hold selection tests twice a year — January and June.
The world's largest container shipping company and the most prestigious DNS Sponsorship. Maersk's selection test is among the most competitive but 9CC students are consistently placed here. Salary for Deck Cadet: $500-600/month. Our founder Amit Khareta sailed on Emma Maersk class ships — we know exactly what Maersk looks for.
One of India's largest ship management companies managing 500+ vessels. Anglo Eastern offers DNS Sponsorship for both Deck and Engine sides. Highly regarded employer with competitive salary packages.
A Hong Kong based ship management company with a large Indian seafarer workforce. Fleet Management has a structured DNS Sponsorship programme and is known for good working conditions.
The world's second largest container shipping company. MSC Sponsorship is highly valued and the selection process focuses on English, Maths and Aptitude.
One of the world's largest independent ship management companies. Synergy manages 300+ vessels and has a strong DNS Sponsorship programme for Indian students.
India's largest private sector shipping company. Great Eastern's DNS Sponsorship is particularly valued by students who want to work with an Indian company.
A Monaco based shipping group managing tankers and bulk carriers. Scorpio's DNS Sponsorship is available for both Deck and Engine sides.
Maersk is considered the most prestigious. But the best company is the one that selects you — and 9CC prepares you to clear tests for all of the above. Our students have been placed in every company on this list in the last 6 years.
Most companies conduct tests twice a year — January and June. 9CC's June 2026 batch targets the January 2027 window first, with June 2027 as the second window. In 6 years, every 9CC student has cleared within their batch cycle.
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