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YOUR CAREER IN THE
MERCHANT NAVY
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The Work
The job calls for genuine interest that can hold the entrant adjust with ease and confidence. The ability to withstand long stretches of hard work and to the physical strain. Therefore, a person with a strong mental makeup and tough physical constitution along with a sporting adaptive and adjustable attitude can find the sea-life one of adventure and fun. Life at sea is not a comfortable break from the routine of academics. A career in the merchant navy requires people with strong inner self and tough physical form, along with a sporting, adaptive and adjustable attitude. Willing to take on responsibility, love for adventure and challenges; have an urge to strive for higher positions; be able to work as well as study for examinations in between. Candidates need to be intelligent, intuitive, willing to work as a team, flexible, patient; and willing to live apart from loved ones for long stretches of time. A merchant navy entrant must involve in a rigorous program of the on-the-job learning. They have to pass stipulated examination to get promotions.
You may be required to work in all weather conditions. Working in damp and cold conditions is often inevitable. While it is uncommon nowadays for vessels to suffer disasters such as fire, explosion. Ship’s personnel are well trained as to how to go about during such emergencies. Modern safety management procedures, advanced emergency communications, and effective international rescue systems place modern mariners in a much safer position. Now, vessels are air conditioned and generally soundproofed from noisy machinery, and equipped with comfortable living quarters which help overcome difficult circumstances of long periods away from home. Also, modern communications, especially email, link modern mariners to their families.
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What are the various options ? Merchant navy career options mainly include the navigating officers, marine engineers, and the department of hospitality. In Merchant Navy, major tasks performed are in three basic areas the Deck, the Engine and the Service Department. There are thus, many career options that are available for any youngster who has dreams to join the merchant navy. The deck officers include the captain, chief officer, second officer, third officer and other junior officers. The engine department consists of the Chief Engineer, second engineers, junior engineers and electricians. The service department manages the kitchen, laundry, medical and other services. Jobs are available with shipping companies in India and other countries. Although we do not conduct any DG approved Presea training courses, we do sponsor trainee seats in selected Maritime Training Institutes and subsequently place them on our ships to complete their requisite sea time. At times we also offer training berths on board ships to deserving candidates who have already undergone presea training ashore from DG approved Maritime training Institutes. Please go back to our home page for current openings in sponsorships & training berths. Click here for Career flow chart
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