Merchant Navy

Opportunity to travel around the world, enjoy adventures on the high seas and possibility of high remuneration makes Merchant Navy an attractive career opportunity for many youngsters. Merchant Navy is different from the Indian Navy as it operates in the domain of offering commercial services unlike Indian Navy, which is mainly, involved with India's defense. Merchant Navy forms the backbone of international trade and import-export business via the sea route. Though the career offers high remuneration, which lures the aspirants, but its a tough job, as one has to stay away from home for months. Job opportunities for this career option are excellent with both government and private shipping companies requiring trained professionals for positions in multiple departments of ships such as Deck, Engine and Service. Student's interested in this career must pursue PCM at the 10+2 level and should also meet the set physical requirements. Admission in colleges is through an entrance test followed by screening test/ written examination and interviews. Top recruiting firms - Shipping Corporation of India, Great Eastern Shipping, Chevron & Mobil of USA, d'Amico, Wallem Ship Management of Hong Kong Trending fields - Marine Engineers, Navigating Officers

Opportunity to travel around the world, enjoy adventures on the high seas and possibility of high remuneration makes Merchant Navy an attractive career opportunity for many...Read more

Opportunity to travel around the world, enjoy adventures on the high seas and possibility of high remuneration makes Merchant Navy an attractive career opportunity for many youngsters. Merchant Navy is different from the Indian Navy as it operates in the domain of offering commercial services unlike Indian Navy, which is mainly, involved with India's defense. Merchant Navy forms the backbone of international trade and import-export business via the sea route. Though the career offers high remuneration, which lures the aspirants, but its a tough job, as one has to stay away from home for months. Job opportunities for this career option are excellent with both government and private shipping companies requiring trained professionals for positions in multiple departments of ships such as Deck, Engine and Service. Student's interested in this career must pursue PCM at the 10+2 level and should also meet the set physical requirements. Admission in colleges is through an entrance test followed by screening test/ written examination and interviews. Top recruiting firms - Shipping Corporation of India, Great Eastern Shipping, Chevron & Mobil of USA, d'Amico, Wallem Ship Management of Hong Kong Trending fields - Marine Engineers, Navigating Officers

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