MERCHANT NAVY

MERCHANT NAVY

Introduction

•         Merchant Marine vessels can be categorized into the Deck, Engine and the Steward departments each over seen by officers. The main officers on the ship are Executives or Navigators or Engineers.

Working Conditions

•         Based on the type of ships, we need to adapt to our work. Old ships are not of excellent shape.

Personality

•         The jobs call for genuine interest that can help the entrant adjust with ease and confidence. The ability to withstand long stretches of hard work in an emergency situation on board a vessel and to bear the physical strain, needs a person with tough mental and physical self to sustain through such stress.

Courses & Work Area

•         Chief Engineer à Propulsion

•         Second Engineering Officer à Engine Room

•         3^rd, 4^th & 5^th Officer à Fuel & Water

•         Electrical Officer

•         Radio Officers à Electronics In-charge

Institutes

•         Using IIT-JEE

–       Chanakya à 3 year in Nautical Sciences

–       Marine Engg Research Institute (Calcutta/Mumbai)

   Courses      : Certificate / Diploma courses in

                               Marine Radio Officer.

                               Deck Rating, Engine Rating.

                               Merchant Navy Cadets, etc..

   Eligibility    : Pass in +2. Age (18-24 years)

   Duration    : 6 months / 1 year / 2 year

   Cost : not available

   Scope         : Jobs in shipping Companies,

                               Private Sector & Government Sector