Hi, Merchant Navy is one of the most high paying professions and is also considered to be a profession of great repute. Therefore merchant Navy is one of the most popular career choices made by students. Career in Merchant Navy can be pursued either as an officer or a rating in mainly two specialized fields, i.e. Marine Engineering and Nautical (deck). To become a seafarer, following streams of entries (Pre-Sea courses) are available to Indian citizens in the Government as well as in private training institutions (recognized and approved by Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping):- *Officers 3 year degree course in Nautical Science for (10+2) students. 4 year degree course in Marine Engineering for (10+2) students. 2 year course for Diploma Holders. 1 year course for Graduate Mechanical Engineers. 3 month course for Deck Cadets for (10+2) students. *Rating (Entry standard Xth) 4 month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose (GP) rating. 3 month Pre-Sea Course for Deck rating. 3 month Pre-Sea Course for Engine rating. 4 month Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating. Merchant Navy professionals have options of working with government shipping companies as well as private companies. Besides they can work for Foreign shipping companies as well. Remunerations in all these sectors are very good. For more knowledge on the field please go through the below links- https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/23/Merchant-Navy-Nature-Of-Work https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/24/Merchant-Navy-Study-And-Training Found this useful? Click on the thumbs up below or mark as best.

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Hi . i'm student of b.tech last year . i wanna join merchant navy after my graduation. plz tell me about best institute and the admission process .

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Aru Chopra | Guide-Level 11

2013-09-09 10:46:46

Hi, Merchant Navy is one of the most high paying professions and is also considered to be a profession of great repute. Therefore merchant Navy is one of the most popular career choices made by students. Career in Merchant Navy can be pursued either as an officer or a rating in mainly two special