CAREER IN MERCHANT NAVY

CAREER IN MERCHANT NAVY


Since time immemorial, ships at sea have beckoned the brave and adventurous. The attraction of riches in this profession has been subject of many a folklore. Even today, the situation remains more or less the same, except that today the ships are far more safer than they were in the times of Vasco-da-Gamma and Columbus. Today, there is hardly any career which can fetch such high salaries at such a young age that the Merchant Navy offers. Unfortunately, the knowledge on the subject of "What is Merchant Navy & How do i join it ?" still remains the privilege of very few people who already have relatives and friends in this industry. With this in background, in this section we wish to tell you all about career in Merchant Navy.  The ships today are highly sophisticated and technology intensive. Safety and efficiency of the ship are crucial and depends upon the professional ability, competence and dedication to duty, of a seafarer, on board ship. Naturally, a seafarer is expected to be highly professional for the safe and efficient operation of the ship. The training in India is of exceptionally high standards and the Indian seafarers are one of the most sought after commodity in the shipping industry worldwide.  Needless to say that an Indian seafarer demands and does gets highly paid.

WHAT ARE THE PAY AND PERKS ?

The pay and perks depend upon the type of the ship, experience and competency of an individual. At the starting level, a rating may get 700 - 1000 US $. Among officers a 3rd Officer/4th Engineer gets about 1500 - 2000 US $, 2nd Officer / 3rd Engineer - 2200 - 2500 US $, Chief Officer/2nd Engineer - 3000 - 3500 US $ and a Chief Engineer / Master - 4000 - 5000 US $. An individual can attain the rank of 3rd officer at the age of approx. 23 yrs and Master by the age of about 35 yrs.

 WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS JOBS?

(a)    Deck Officer - The officers from this branch primarily look after the ships navigation, loading/unloading of cargo and the general maintenance and administration of the ship. The officer joins in the rank of 3rd officer and is subsequently promoted to the rank of 2nd officer, Chief Officer and finally the Master of the ship. Off course, the promotions are subject to the individual passing his competency exams and his performance onboard the ship. In addition to navigation duties, normally  a 3rd officer looks after the life saving appliances, 2nd officer the passage planning and the navigation equipment, the Chief Officer looks after the cargo work and the Master is the overall in-charge of the ship.

(b)    Engineering Officer - These are the officer who are qualified in Marine Engineering. They join as 4th Engineer and step by step, get promoted to 3rd, 2nd and Chief Engineer, subject to their passing the competency exams and performance onboard the ship. The Engineering department in addition to looking after the main engines, are also responsible for associated equipment like power generation equipment, cargo pumps and air - conditioning etc. The4the Engineer  is responsible for operation and maintenance of engine room auxiliaries. The 3rd engineer for fuel, water and the boiler room equipment. The 2nd engineer for lubricating the system, engine room auxiliaries, and electric equipment. In addition, there is an electrical officer, who is responsible for the electrical equipment.

(c)    Radio Officers - The Radio Officers looks after all the electronic communication and the related records. In addition, he also looks after electronic navigation aids such as radar, depth measuring devices, long range navigation equipment and global positioning system etc. However, this category of personnel has been almost phased out and their duties passed over to other deck officers. To be qualified as Radio Officer an individual need to do a two week GMDSS course.

(e)    Purser - He is an officer who looks after all the administrative work related to pay and perks of personnel onboard. However, this category of personnel has also been almost phased out and their duties passed over to other deck officers.

(f)    Ratings  - There are three kinds of ratings - deck, engine room and catering. Deck rating is responsible for cargo handling, mooring/ unmooring and general maintenance of the ship. Similarly the engine room ratings assist the engineering officers in maintenance and operation of engines and associated equipment.   The catering crew consists of Steward / Cooks and as the name suggests, they look after the catering and the house keeping of officers cabin.

All About C.D.C

ALL  ABOUT  C.D.C

WHAT IS A C.D.C AND HOW DO I GET IT ?

“C.D.C”  means   a   Continuous  Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer’s Identity   Document.


ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANT SEAMAN OTHER THAN CERTIFICATED OFFICERS -

The applicant should be a citizen of India
Age  limit
For Deck ,Engine and Catering (Saloon) rating trainees
between 18 and 25 years of age
For  Utility Hand
Between 18 and 40 years
 
For Petty Officers (Carpenter, Chief Steward, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Pump man, Refrigeration Mechanic, Computer Operator, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Automobile Engineering  , Pipe Fitter, Motor Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, General Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic( Tool Engineering), Welder,  Electric Arc Welder,  Turner, Boiler Attendant,  Electronic Mechanic)
Between 18 and 40 years of age

 
For ex-Naval ratings
Upto 45 years of age
For non-certificated Officers such as Purser/Ship’s clerk, Electrical officer and Electronic Officer
Between 18 and 40 years.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
For Deck, Engine, and Catering(Saloon) Trainees Xth standard passed
 
For Utility Hands                                VIII standard passed
 



For Petty Officer Xth Std. passed with  respective trade certificate from ITI (National Trade Certificate)(NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or Diploma Certificates approved by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The  minimum duration of the courses from any one of the above institutes shall be  two years.
 
For Purser/Ship’s clerk A graduate with knowledge of accountancy and computer operation.
For Electrical and Electronic Officer A Diploma or Degree in respective Branch from a Government recognized Polytechnic or recognized University.

HOW TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY

HOW TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY

Courses : Career in Merchant Navy can be pursued either as an officer or a rating in mainly two specialized fields, i.e. Marine Engineering and Nautical (deck). To become a seafarer, following streams of entries (Pre-Sea courses) are available to Indian citizens in the Government as well as in private training institutions (recognized and approved by Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping):-

          Officers          
                 
3 year degree course in Nautical Science for (10+2) students.
4 year degree course in Marine Engineering for (10+2) students.
2 year course for Diploma Holders.
1 year course for Graduate Mechanical Engineers.
3 month course for Deck Cadets for (10+2) students.

     Rating  (Entry standard Xth)

4 month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose (GP) rating.
3 month Pre-Sea Course for Deck rating.
3 month Pre-Sea Course for Engine rating.
4 month Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating.



 Govt training Institutes :  There are four Government Training Institutes providing Pre-Sea and Post-Sea training of international standard :    
   
 Training Ship Chanakya, Navi Mumbai.
 Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata.
 Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai.
 Lal Bahadur Shastri College of advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai.

Merchant navy Career Flow Chart

Career in merchant navy

Qualification as a merchant navy officer can lead to opportunities throughout. Since the marine sector is growing, there are strong prospects for work. The merchant navy provides a range of career paths, with opportunities at sea and onshore. Following are the career options in merchant navy :

Deck Officer - The officers from this branch primarily look after the ships navigation, loading/unloading of cargo and the general maintenance and administration of the ship. The officer joins in the rank of 3rd officer and is subsequently promoted to the rank of 2nd officer, Chief Officer and finally the Master of the ship.

Engineering Officer - These are the officer who are qualified in Marine Engineering. They join as 4th Engineer and step by step, get promoted to 3rd, 2nd and Chief Engineer, subject to their passing the competency exams and performance on board the ship. The Engineering department in addition to looking after the main engines, are also responsible for associated equipment like power generation equipment, cargo pumps and air - conditioning etc.

Radio Officers - The Radio Officers looks after all the electronic communication and the related records. In addition, he also looks after electronic navigation aids such as radar, depth measuring devices, long range navigation equipment and global positioning system etc. However, this category of personnel has been almost phased out and their duties passed over to other deck officers.

Purser - He is an officer who looks after all the administrative work related to pay and perks of personnel on board. However, this category of personnel has also been almost phased out and their duties passed over to other deck officers.

Ratings - There are three kinds of ratings - deck, engine room and catering. Deck rating is responsible for cargo handling, mooring and general maintenance of the ship. Similarly the engine room ratings assist the engineering officers in maintenance and operation of engines and associated equipment. The catering crew consists of Steward / Cooks and as the name suggests, they look after the catering and the house keeping of officers cabin.

Article about Be a Merchant navy officer

The Merchant Navy is a non-combatant commercial fleet, which deals with transporting cargo and passengers by sea. Its fleet is therefore composed of passenger vessels, cargo, liner tankers, carriers, as well as other special types of vehicles. Merchant navy is a career full of adventure and long voyages to different beautiful places. In spite of a lot of hard work and long absence from home, the Merchant navy professionals earn a high tax free salary, with other numerous benefits and promising promotional opportunities. This makes merchant navy a lucrative and exciting career.

The main positions open in the merchant navy are for marine engineers, navigating officers and radio officers. In a field which was hitherto purely for men, there is some positive change visible now, with many women joining merchant navy as ship doctors and radio officers.

The employment on board a ship is divided into three different streams. Deck officers, Engineers and Ratings. Deck officers are headed by the Captain of the ship. Deck officers are responsible for navigation, safe and efficient movement of the ship and transportation of cargo. To navigate the ship they use a range of satellite, radar systems and equipments and communication systems. Checking weather and navigation reports is very important; it helps in taking appropriate action. Deck officers monitor the loading, storage and unloading of cargo and the maintenance of deck machinery. They also take care of the safety, firefighting and life-saving equipment in terms of any emergency. They also maintain the legal and operational records.

The Engineering department looks after the main engine, which is gigantic and complicated. They are also responsible for the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment on board, managing power, fueling and distribution systems, repairing and upgrading systems and equipments and implementing regular equipment inspections and maintenance programmes. Engineers also need to be updated with new developments in the marine engineering field.

Ratings has three categories. Deck rating is responsible for handling cargo, mooring / unmooring and general maintenance. Engine ratings who help the engineering officers in maintenance of engine and other equipments. Saloon (catering) consists of steward / cooks, they look after the housekeeping and catering.

Article about Merchant Navy-a golden career in Sea

Merchant Navy-a golden career in Sea

Introduction:

Do you like sea? Do you like floating everyday in sea? You want thrilling experience every moment? Do you wan to chase every corner of the world? Then Merchant Navy officer is the perfect profession for you. Here you can get a bold salary every month and your dreams to float around the world fulfills if you became a Merchant Navy officer. Various national and foreign ship companies recruit Merchant Navy officers in cargo ships, passenger ships.

Various Departments:

a.) Deck department:
Captain, Chief Officers, Second officer, third officer-they get their duty in the deck department of the ship. The head of this section is called captain. First, second and third mate help the captain. Ship driving, sea-route instruction, maintenance of law and order and giving security to the passengers-these all works are done by them.
b.) Engine department:
The workers of this department or Marine engineers are in duty to maintain the machines of the ship. They are Marine engineers, second engineer, third engineer, fourth engineer and fifth engineer. Apart from these engineers there are radio officer and electrical officer. The head of this section, ship engineer checks the engine, boiler, machines, and refrigerator cleaning before the ship sets and gives green signal to the ship to start off. The other engineers help him in this work. Radio officers are in responsibility of the radio room. And an electrical officer looks after all the electrical matters of the ship.
c.) Servicing department:
This department is responsible for living and catering services and passenger services. Chief Stuart, Stuart, Baker, etc. are workers of this section.


Educational Qualification:-

The minimum eligibility for courses in Nautical science and Marine engineering is 10+2 or an equivalent examination with physics, chemistry and mathematics. He should also pass a medical fitness test for sea service under standard norms and with eyesight 6/6 with no colour blindness.
Candidates wishing to enter the navigational and engineering fields of Merchant Navy need to complete a Bachelors degree in Nautical Science or Marine engineering, before they can gain admission to the field.

Job Prospects
Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade, carrying cargo across the globe. Without the merchant navy, much of the import-export business would grind to a halt. Therefore trained personnel is required for various departments of the ship and this widens the scope for employment in this field.

They are offered jobs in the following major areas :

 •  By various shipping companies in the government and private sector.
 •  Foreign shipping companies also offer good job prospects.



Salary:-

The starting salary varies between Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 a month. A person gets a variety of benefits such as free food, accommodation, paid leave, two-way free passage and facilities for families. In other words, the salary can be saved totally while one is on ship. The perquisites include bonus, holiday travel and other annual benefits. Foreign companies pay higher, and a starting salary of $ 1,500 to $ 2,500 can be expected.

the first choice coaching classes

           

The First Choice Academy
Features & Services

1. Counseling to include:
a) Career Path as per various department on Ships, Rank & Ratings, and Pay & Perks etc.
b) Life in Merchant Navy.
c) Eligibility and Suitability for Maritime Courses.
d) Entrance exams schedules and formats.

2. Guidance for medical examination by DG Shipping approved doctors.
Note: Cost to be borne by the candidate (Approx. Rs 1500 to 2000)

3. Preparation for the common entrance test (CET). We provide quality Education, intensive and supporting education by eminent faculties.

4. Guidance for the Shipping company Sponsorship programs and tests.

5. Application filling & process for Common entrance test (CET) & Shipping Company Sponsorship test.

6. Faculty & Training Programs
Faculty
The First Choice has well qualified and dedicated full time faculty. Fully Air Conditioner class rooms.

Study material
Structured and constantly updated study material and assignments on each subject based on 'Scientific Analysis' of previous test papers.

Better Assimilation
Use of latest training aids (computers and LCD Projectors) results in better assimilation by the students.

Mock and Simulated Test
The First Choice has developed rigorous testing program that encourages students to benchmark their performance and work out exam strategies.

Success Rate
The First Choice has achieved upto 80% success rate. The First Choice also offers its students introductory lectures on INTERVIEW, personality development and Spoken English Classes during written coaching.

Written Coaching:-

The First Choice prepares the candidates for the COMMON ENTRANCE TEST (CET) for following Maritime Courses.

Maritime Course Duration of Coaching
1 Year Diploma in Nautical Science 45 Days
3 Year BSc Nautical Science 45 Days
1 Year Graduate Marine Engineer 45 Days
4 Year BE Marine Engineer 45 Days
Marine Electrical Officer 45 Days
CET PATTERN

SYLLABUS FOR UG
Syllabus for DNS Leading to Nautical Science / BSc Nautical Science/ Maritime
Science/Shipbuilding and Repair / B Tech Marine Engineering/ Naval Architecture and
Ocean Engineering (CET)
Total Marks = 200

1. ENGLISH 25
Parts of Speech
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Meaning of words/phrases
• Tenses
• Phrasal verbs
• Idioms

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 25
Questions should be 10 +2 standard level
Critical Reasoning, Word Groups, Instructions, Structural Analysis, Syllogism (Logic based questions), Fill in / Completion of series based on Pattern / Logic, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation, Pipes & Cisterns, Odd Man Out, Boat & Streams, Numerical Computation, Numerical Estimation, Time & Work, Calendar, Clocks, Stocks, Time & Distance, Height & Distance, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, Logic Reasoning, Fault Diagnosis, Abstract Reasoning, Mechanical Reasoning, Mixture & Allegation, Ratio, Numerical Reasoning

4. PHYSICS 50
+2 State Boards and CBSE Syllabus

5. MATHEMATICS 50
+2 State Boards and CBSE Syllabus

6. CHEMISTRY 25

HOSTEL & MESS FACILITY
Hostel & Food - Rs 250/- per day (Three meals + Tea)

Need to carry:-
Three Bed Sheets, Pillow cover and Quilts (as per season)

Director's Message
Dear Students

Greetings from the first choice group!!

Thanks to show your interest to join Merchant Navy, The First Choice Group Academy located in New Delhi is a genuine coaching institute in India. We provide coaching for Written test / Interviews / 16 PF test / IMU - CET(Common Entrance Test) conducted by various Marine Institutes / Shipping Companies for the below entries:

a) Deck Cadet (IMU - CET) - 1 Year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to BSc Nautical Science
b) 4 years Marine Engineering
c) 3 Years BSc Nautical Science
d) Graduate Mechanical Engineer (GME) or Graduate Marine Engineer (GME)
e) Ship's Electrical Officer or Marine Electrical officer or Electro - Technical officer (ETO Course)
f) GP Rating(General Purpose Rating)

If you are interested to join Merchant Navy and want to take coaching from us, you are required to book your seat before coming here to Delhi. You can book seat by sending an SMS to 09958859001 / 09811670125. Provide your Name, Date of birth and Hometown in the SMS. Ones we receive your SMS, we will intimate you the next procedure to join our academy. For fee details, Course schedule, Hostel facilities, our Faculty, complete address and timing of the academy etc, log on to our website, http://www.thefirstchoice.in/join/index.html.

As this industry is flooded with plenty of cheaters, it is our advice to you, please take all necessary steps to join some authentic maritime training institute (approved by Director General of Shipping) and some RPSL Shipping company. Please never join any course without job confirmation. Your right decision in right time will play an important role in your shipping career.

You are required to bring following items along with you for the coaching:

a) 08 color passport size photos.
b) Photo state of your all documents (02 sets) (10th Pass/12th Pass/Any Degree / Any Diploma).
c) 3 Bed sheets and pillow cover for hostel.
d) 2 formal dress with a tie.
e) Fee of Rs 40,000/- (Without Boarding & Lodging) or Rs 50,000/- (With Boarding & Lodging) either by Demand Draft in favor of "The First Choice" payable at New Delhi OR Company Account deposit OR Online transfer:

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Shipping Company in india

Shipping Company In india list are given as below :- 

A-Shree Shipping and Trading Private Limited

A. A. Ship Management Private Limited

Aarti Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.

ABH Marine Services Private Ltd.

ABS MARINE SERVICES PVT LTD.

Accord Marine Management Pvt. Ltd.

ADARSH SHIP MGMT. -

ADSTEAM AGENCY -

AET Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd.

ALBATROSS MARINE SERVICES

ALPHA OMEGA SHIP MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

AMOS Ship Management Private Ltd.

ANDROMEDA SHIPPING (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

ANGLO EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (INDIA) LTD.

APAC Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.

Apeejay Shipping Limited

APS MARITIME SERVICES PVT. LTD.

AQUARIS INTERNATIONAL

Ararat Ship Management Services Pvt. Ltd.

ARCH SHIPPING SERV. -

Asia Maritime Serv. -

ASP CREW MANAGEMENT SERVICE (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

ATLANTIC BAY SHIPPING CO.

Aurum Marine Management Services Pvt. Ltd.

Beacon Marine Pvt. Ltd.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Limited

BERRY INTEROCEANIC COMPANY

BIBBY INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

BRITISH MARINE PLC.

Brukaan Ship and Offshore Pvt. Ltd.

BW SHIPPING MANAGERS PTE LTD.

C-Mar India Private Limited

Campbell Shipping Private Limited.

CENMAR MARITIME AGENCIES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

CHELLARAM SHIPPING PRIVATE LTD.

Chettinad Marine and Offshore Company (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Chinar Shipping & Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.

COLUMBUS SHIP MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

CONFIDENCE SHIPPING CO. PVT. LTD.

CRESCENT SHIPPING AGENCY (I) PVT. LTD.

CREST MARITIME SERVICES

DEEJAY MARINE -

Dockendale Ship Mgmt. -

Doehle Danautic India Pvt. Ltd.

Dolphin Offshore Shipping Ltd.

DRS MARINE SERVICES PRIVATE LTD.

DYNACOM TANKERS MANAGEMENT LTD.

D'AMICO SHIP ISHIMA (INDIA) PVT. LTD

EAST INDIA SHIPPING AGENCY

EC SHIP MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED.

EXECUTIVE SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.

Fairmacs Catering Company Private Limited

FIVE STARS BULK CARRIERS LTD.

FLEET MARITIME SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

FLEET MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

FLEET PERSONNEL PVT. LTD.

Fortune Shipping Lines Pvt. Ltd.

Ganpati Hospitality Services Pvt. Ltd.

GEEPEE SHIPPING AGENCIES PRIVATE LIMITED

GENERAL MARITIME CREWING PTE. LTD.

GENOA MARITIME LTD.

Geruda Catering Company Pvt. Ltd.

Glare Shipping Private Limited

Goodwood Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.

GS Marine Services Private Limited

Gulf Energy Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd.

HERALD MARITIME SERVICES PVT. LTD.

Hermes Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.

HIGH TIDE SHIP MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

Hinterland Shipping & Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.

Ibhana Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.

Imperial Ocean Management Private Limited.

IMS SHIP MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

Indico Marine Pvt. Ltd.

Indico Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd.

Innovocean Maritime Private Limited

Interocean Shipping (India) Private Limited

IP Marine Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

J.M. BAXI & CO.