Anglo-Eastern has launched a Web-based online test for its pre-recruitment screening process for deck and engine cadets. The company recruits around four hundred deck and engine cadets worldwide for the 200 plus ships it manages. 'Over 1500 applications are received by us each year. The aim of introducing on-line testing is to standardize our recruitment procedures worldwide and to allow applicants to take the test from any part of the world, sitting at home or even in a cyber-cafe!' said Pradeep Chawla, Director for Quality Assurance and Training.

The tests cover Maths, Science and English. Reasoning Ability and General Knowledge and are similar to the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Tests) taken by students entering university. Besides giving instantaneous results, the system compares the scores achieved by applicants in different countries, against the national and international averages.

Anglo-Eastern Group's CEO Peter Cremers says: 'With the worldwide shortage of officers continuing to grow, we have to compete with other industries globally to attract the best talent for the modern ships. This testing creates an opportunity for us to explore new crew sources worldwide.'

The web based Competency Management & Examination testing platform has been developed and provided by New Delhi-based Core Competency Marine Training which has produced computer and web based training material and also has facilitated E learning software development for Anglo-Eastern in the past.