Admission in Marine Courses
(Merchant Navy)

After 10th/12th/Graduation/Diploma

Why
"Sail, Not Drift"

merchant navy

95% of the world trade is carried out by sea.

Increased movement of goods by sea due to globalization and traffic has been the solution as the most cost effective means to transport bulk goods safely. This offers vast scope in India to decongest the saturated road and rail, hence growing job opportunities.

Industry studies indicate that the demand for Indian officers worldwide is strong and ever growing.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has gathered a list of all the reasons why people want to work at sea.

Remuneration and Benefits:-

  • Marine job is one of the highly rewarding fields.
  • Very High Income (Tax Free)
  • Independence and responsibility at a young age
  • Quick Promotions
  • No expenses whilst on board (High class accommodation and cuisine)
  • Travel around the globe and experience the world
  • Adventure – No two days on the ship are the same
  • Long Vacations - Time to pursue your hobbies
  • Future opportunities to pursue a career ashore of high position and responsibility.
career in merchant navy
"Employment in water transportation occupations is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations. Employment will also increase in and around major port cities due to rapidly increasing international trade"

– US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

WHAT to Study

Requirement

Medical Standard Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with eyesight 6/6 in better eye, 6/9 in other eye and with no color blindness.

Approval Required

By The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India.

The Merchant navy career options mainly include the following category:

  • Navigating officers (Deck side officers)
  • Marine engineering Officers (Engine side officers)
  • Crew members (To assist the officers)

Courses

NAVIGATING OFFICERS TEAM:

  • Captain
  • Chief Officer
  • Second Officer
  • Trainee Cadets

B.Sc. (Nautical Science) 3 Years Course

Course Duration: 3 years or 6 semesters residential course.

Eligibility Criteria
Qualification A pass in Plus-two (12th Standard) or its equivalent, with minimum 45% aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry group and at least 50% marks in English.
Age Below 25 years at the time of commencement of the course
Gender Boys and Girls are eligible to apply

ENGINEER OFFICERS TEAM:

  • Chief Engineer
  • Second Engineer
  • Third Engineer
  • Fourth Engineer
  • Junior Engineering Cadets

Course Duration: 4 years or 8 semesters residential course.

Eligibility Criteria
Qualification A pass in Plus-two (12th Standard) or its equivalent, with minimum 45% aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry group and at least 50% marks in English.
Age Below 25 years at the time of commencement of the course
Gender Boys and Girls are eligible to apply

Diploma Nautical Science

Course Duration: 1 year course.

Eligibility Criteria
Qualification Pass in HSC / (10+2) From a Recognized Board with 45% Average in PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics Subject). (or) B.sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years with an average of not less than 55% marks in the Final Year. (or) BE (or) B.Tech Degree.
Age Up to 25 years For H.Sc / 10 +2 candidates

Graduate Marine Engineering (GME)

Course Duration: 1 year residential course.

Eligibility Criteria
Qualification Candidate should have B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture with Minimum 50% marks in final year. The candidate should have obtained at least 50% in English at 10th or 12th standard or degree course.
Age Maximum 28 years of age at the time of commencement of the course

M.B.A. Shipping & Logistics Management

Course Duration: 2 years

Eligibility Criteria
Qualification Any degree from a recognized University with 50 % marks.(OR) Mariners holding the following professional qualification obtained after a minimum duration of study-cum-training of 6 years after 10+2 leading to:
a) Master Foreign Going Certificate of Competency.(OR)
b) First Class Motor or Steam or Combined (Chief Engineer) Certificate of Competency issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India or its counterparts in other countries.
Gender Boys and Girls are eligible to apply.

WHERE

AMET University
AMET University
CMC
CMC
SAMS
SAMS
GKM
GKM
IMA
IMA
CV Raman
CV Raman
VELS
VELS
SEACOM
SEACOM
TNU
TNU
MMCT
MMCT
Desh Bhagat University
Desh Bhagat University
Noorul Islam University
Noorul Islam University
MANET
MANET

FAQ

What is Merchant Navy?

Ships that carry goods, people or render services of a non military nature constitute the merchant navy. Merchant Navy touches every body’s life in one way or other. Material for building a house may have been brought by a bulk carrier, the fuel used in your vehicle was brought by a tanker and fruits in the market from different countries were brought in a refrigerated container carried on a ship.

Why Join Merchant Navy?

Merchant Navy is a very lucrative career, some of the many attractions of this profession are listed below:-

  • High income (Tax Free)
  • Independence and responsibility at a young age
  • Quick Promotions
  • No expenses whilst on board (High class accommodation and cuisine)
  • Travel around the globe and experience the world
  • Adventure – No two days on the ship are the same
  • Long Vacations - Time to pursue your hobbies
  • Future opportunities to pursue a career ashore

Who should join Merchant Navy?

If you are adventurous person who likes to be outdoors and is not interested in a monotonous 9-5 job with 10 times high salary(tax free), world tour then Merchant Navy is the best career option for you.

Types of Ship and Opportunity?

There are various types of ships but the main job of a ship is to transport goods or people from one place to another. Ships are responsible for transporting 96% of goods around the world and is the most important service helping to keep the wheels of the global economy moving smoothly. Shipping is a vital link in world trade and today it is one of the booming sectors of the industry. If you join the merchant navy you could choose to be a navigating officer (also known as a deck officer) or an engineering officer.

What are the qualifications required to join course?

Educational Qualification:
For 10+2 Science students: from a recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM), with not less than 45% marks in PCM aggregate. English is must as a subject.

STUDENT AWAITING RESULT CAN ALSO APPLY.

Age Limit: Minimum age should be 17 years and maximum should not exceed 25 Yrs at the commencement of course. Physical and Medical Standards: Medically fit as per the standards set by Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules and eyesight 6/6 in each eye without visual aid.

Is there any education loan’s available?

Yes, you can approach banks to obtain educational loans.

What is IMU?

The IMU or Indian Maritime University was formed by an Act of Parliament; the headquarters of the University is at Chennai with its campuses at Mumbai, Kolkata Chennai and Vishakhapatnam. Information about IMU can be obtained from their website www.imu.edu.in

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