Career in Merchant Navy
Merchant Navy is a profession that is the backbone of the world economy as more than 90% of the goods and commodities are carried across the oceans by merchant ships. Merchant ships employ a large number of workforces, to carry and deliver goods from one country to another. Without the merchant navy, most of the import-export business would come to a halt. Unlike the navy which provides defence service to the nation, the merchant navy provides commercial services. Individuals who enjoy traveling and are keen to take up adventures can definitely opt for this career.
Session Speaker:
Shri S.P.S Oberoi has over 25 years of experience as a chief engineer at Anglo-Eastern Ship Management. After completing his B.Tech (Mech.) he started his career as a Junior Marine engineer in 1977 and worked until 2010 as a mariner. After his retirement, he now visits various schools and engineering colleges across India and educates students on the career opportunities as a mariner.
Shashi dream foundation was privileged to have Shri S.P.S Oberoi as the speaker for our 44th career counselling session. The session discussed the career opportunities in the field of Merchant Navy.
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Eligibility criteria:
There are two departments on merchant ships:
- Navigation: One can join as a Deck Cadet after class XII.
- Engineering: After obtaining a B.Tech degree.
One can apply for the online test for the field of individual interest. The tests are online and qualified students’ selection is through an interview followed by medicals as per the Directorate of Shipping (DGS) norms.
- Navigation Department:
Deck Cadets:
- Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as subjects from a recognized board. The minimum percentage for PCM should be 60% or more. English 50% or more in either Class X or XII.
- B.Sc. 60% or more in final year Physics, Maths and Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subjects in one of the years as subjects.
- Engineering Department:
- B.Tech. in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Mechatronics.
- B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation etc.
- Minimum percentage of 60% or more.
For both the above categories the minimum percentage is 60% as per the DG Shipping norms. Individual companies may set their requirements higher than 60%.
Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai — IMU is the educational wing of DG Shipping and conducts various courses right up to post-graduation level. For complete details please visit www.imu.edu.in
For candidates joining private shipping companies as Deck Cadets, it is mandatory to qualify in the IMU-CET held twice a year in January and July.
Engineering graduates who have completed their graduation from any of the AICTE/UGC recognized engineering institutions, and want to join private shipping institutes IMU-CET is not mandatory unless they wish to pursue their desired course being conducted by the IMU at their various campuses through IMU-CET.
For Bachelor Courses:
- Candidates must have completed 12th with Science stream and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with minimum 60 percent.
- The minimum age requirement for this is between 17 to 20 years.
For Diploma Courses:
- Candidates must be between 25–28 years.
- Candidates must have passed the 10+2 level of examination with PCM and English as compulsory subjects with atleast 50% marks
For Postgraduate Courses:
- For MBA courses related to Merchant Navy, the upper age limit is 25 years whereas, for GME the upper age limit is 28 years.
- For GME, candidates must hold a BE degree in Naval Architecture/ Mechanical Engineering.
- For MBA courses, candidates with any bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are considered eligible.
Medical Fitness Requirements for Merchant Navy Courses:
- Candidates applying for any of the Merchant Navy courses must meet the medical fitness requirements as per the Directorate of Shipping norms.
- Candidates must be medically fit with proper hearing and eyesight.
- Should have normal vision (6/6) in each eye separately.
- It is required to produce a certificate for medical fitness by DGS approved doctors.
Skills Required:
Top Government Colleges
Top Private Colleges
Job Prospects and salary
Top recruiting companies:
- Fleet Management
- International Andromeda Shipping
- Oceanic Star Shipping Pvt. Ltd
- Seaarland Management Services
- Seven Seas Shipping Services
- MSI Shipping Services
- Torm Shipping India
Conclusion:
The merchant navy is a wide industry with different nationalities working together on different types of vessels. The industry offers good career opportunities both at sea and onshore. Individuals who are interested in traveling and like adventures coupled with a good salary can opt for this career.
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