Career Opportunities in Merchant Navy
There is full scope of merchant navy jobs in India. Shipping companies in the government and private sector provide favorable job prospect and growth along with foreign shipping lines and companies. The deck department officers are responsible for the navigation of the ships. The fresh recruits are usually given the task of maintenance of ship’s safety appliances and equipments. A career in this field is full of adventure and long voyages to exotic places. Above all this, the excellent pay and promising promotional opportunities make the career lucrative and exciting in spite of all the hard work life and long absence from family and home.
Eligibility :
As far eligibility is concerned you have to be a B.E. / M.E. in Marine Engineering or else a B.Sc. in Nautical Science. For all these courses you have to have the basic 10+2 level qualification. In your twelfth standard exam you need to maintain a minimum 55 % aggregate (60 % in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and 50% in the subject of English). Some of the popular institutes imparting these courses are Training Ship Chanakya, Navi Mumbai, Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata, Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai and Lal Bahadur Shastri College of advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai. Last but not the least, DGS (Directorate General Shipping) certification from The Ministry of Surface Transport takes you to the higher rungs of merchant navy ranks and posts after successful passing of competency exams.
Job Prospects :
Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade, carrying cargo across the globe. Without the merchant navy, much of the import export business would grind to a halt. Therefore trained personnel are required for various departments of the ship and this widens the scope for employment in this field.
Career options :
The various departments in the Merchant Navy are Deck Department, Engine Department, Service Department etc. Any one can choose his own interested area and he can build career.
Remuneration :
A fresher in merchant navy job can expect is a minimum remuneration of Rs.15,000/- to Rs.20,000/- per month. The salary increases with your experience and promotion. The cruise liners fetch a higher income for the crew members because India is one of the great tourist destinations in the world. Attractive bonus, holiday travel and miscellaneous annual benefits will set you sail in the world of luxury and job satisfaction.
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