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astha singh

Scholar-Level 16

Hi Shubh!
Candidates need to pursue one of the following courses to become a merchant navy officer:
B.Sc. Nautical Science
B.E. Marine Engineering
B.E. Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering
B.E. Petroleum Engineering
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
B.E. Harbour & Ocean Engineering
B.E. Civil Engineering
B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
B.Sc. Marine Catering
Electro Technical Officer Course
Indian Maritime University (IMU) conducts IMUCET (Common Entrance Test) for admissions in various programmes offered by IMU campuses and its affiliated institutes. You can find all the details about the programme on this link https://www.shiksha.com/u
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rahul r

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Since you have already completed your B.Tech in ME you can now directly apply for a job in the merchant navy. Candidates who have finished the basic course in merchant navy can get jobs very easily through various consultants and placement agencies. Merchant navy fleet consist of cargo ships, container ships, barge carrying ships, tankers, bulk carriers, refrigerators ships, passenger ships, as well as roll off/roll on ships. The possibility of finding employment in cargo ships is more as compared to the others. Regards.

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rahul r

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The opportunity to travel around the world and the lure of adventure on the high seas, besides the possibility of high remunerations attracts many youngsters to make a career in the Merchant Navy. Merchant Navy is different from the navy in the sense that it offers commercial services, as opposed to the navy, which is largely involved in the defense of a nation.
Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade, carrying cargo all over the world. The merchant ships employ a huge number of workers to carry and deliver goods from one country to another. Without the merchant navy, much of the import-export business would come to a grin
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astha singh

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Hi Anant!. Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade, carrying cargo all over the world. There is ample 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. This sector requires bright and talented freshers who can be vested with the duty of ship operation and maintenance. A fresher in merchant navy job can expect a minimum remuneration of Rs. 2.3 Lacs Rs. 3.4 Lacs. The salary increases with your growth and promotion.

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astha singh

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Hi Swami!
The eligibility for joining merchant navy is finishing class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Candidates have to be unmarried Indian citizens (male or female).
Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.
Admission is through an entrance followed by a screening test and a main written examination.
After clearing the test, there is an interviewand a medicaltest.
You also need to complete a ship-training course prior to the employment. The course is generally short-term where the candidates are taught basic security concerns of voyaging.

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astha singh

Scholar-Level 16

Hi Sunil!
The eligibility for joining merchant navy is finishing class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Candidates have to be unmarried Indian citizens (male or female).
Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.
Admission is through an entrance followed by a screening test and a main written examination.
After clearing the test, there is an interview and a medical test.
You also need to complete a ship-training course prior to the employment. The course is generally short-term where the candidates are taught basic security concerns of voyaging.

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Swami Bhalke

Beginner-Level 3

Score well in class 12th (PCME) board exams and JEE Mains. NDA is for defence services and merchant navy is all about trade.

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