Merchant navy

[Captain Biren Shah]

Why one should join merchant navy ? What is future prospect:d

I have done 12th and now want to join Merchant Navy so can you tell me the eligibility required to apply for this?

[pawan]

A merchant navy is the fleet of merchant vessels that are registered in a specific country.

Merchant navy deck officers are responsible for navigation, communications, crew and cargo onboard.

The merchant navy remains one of the most rewarding lines of work

Merchant Navy Courses after 12th

To join as a Deck Officer

BSc Nautical Science (3 Years)
Diploma in Nautical Science (Leads to a BSc Nautical Science. Duration is 1 year)

To join as an Engineer

BE/B Tech Marine Engineering (4 Years)

To join as a Rating after Class X or XII

Pre Sea GP Rating Course (6 Months)

To join in the catering department after Class X or XII

Maritime Catering Course (6 Months)
BSc in Marine Catering (3 Years)

Eligibility to join the Merchant Navy

AGE:

The minimum age is 17 years and the maximum is 25 years to be eligible for examinations pertaining to the merchant navy.

As per the Government rules, the maximum age relaxation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is 5 years.

Physical fitness:

Physical fitness is of utmost importance for a career at sea.

A certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner is mandatory for admission into a course.

Candidates with disability arent eligible for admission into courses with regard to the merchant navy.

EYESIGHT:

6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in other eye for distant unaided vision.

Color blindness in any case is absolutely NOT PERMITTED.