The MERCHANT NAVY is an industry which deals with transporting cargo and
passengers by sea using ships.

Ships can broadly be categorised as:

  • Passenger ships – which carry passengers
  • Cargo ships – which carries cargo in solid, liquid and gaseous forms
  • Specialised ships

Work of seafarers on ships can be categorized into 3 basic departments:

  • Deck / Navigation department
  • Engine Department
  • Catering / Saloon Department

Responsibilities of the Deck Department:

  • Taking the ship from one port to another port i.e. navigation.
  • Loading and unloading of cargo / Embarking and disembarking of passengers

Responsibilities of the Engine Department:

  • Keeping a watch on the running machineries
  • Maintenance of all machineries on board the ship

Responsibilities of the Saloon / Catering Department:

  • Providing food to all people on board the ship
  • Housekeeping of the accommodation area

Advantages of joining the Merchant Navy:

  • Learn to take the responsibility of cargo and human life at a very young age
  • Earn high tax free salary in US $ at a very young age.
  • Travel the world
  • 4 – 6 months of paid annual leave as you become a senior officer
  • Family carriage allowed to senior officers as well
  • Interact with colleagues of different nationalities which adds to your personality
  • Food & accommodation are free of charge whilst working on ships.

Disadvantages of joining the Merchant Navy:

  • Regarded as the 10th most dangerous profession in the world. Formula One car
    racing being the most dangerous.
  • Long period of stay away from family
  • Some people may suffer from sea sickness
  • You may not get the food of your choice always as you work together with
    people from different countries
  • Working hours can be long and physically demanding
Join the 'Merchant Navy'
Course
Code
 Course Title / Duration
 Eligibility
 Starting Date
001
 3 years B.Sc. in Nautical Science
 Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a
PCM average of not less than 60%
Age: 17 to 25 years as on 31st July.
 September
002
 2 years Higher National Diploma (HND)
in Nautical Science
 Minimum 10+2 PCM with good command over English language
as the 2nd year of this course is done in UK.
Age: Upto 25 years
 September and
January
003
 1 year Diploma in Nautical Science
 Candidate should have Passed in HSC (10+2) or equivalent
examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as
separate subjects with a PCM average of not less then 55%
Age: Maximum 25 years of age as on 1st of January or 1st of
August.
 August, February
004
 4 months Deck Cadet course (UK /
Australia program)
 Minimum 10+2 PCM with good command over English language
as the 3rd phase of this course is done in UK / Australia.
Age: Upto 25 years
 Every 2 months
005
 4 years Degree course in Marine
Engineering
 Candidate should have Passed in (10+2) or equivalent
examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as
separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60%
Age: 17 to 25 years as on 31st of July.
 September
006
 2 years Higher National Diploma (HND)
in Marine Engineering
 Minimum 10+2 PCM with good command over English language
as the 2nd year of this course is done in UK.
Age: Upto 25 years
 September and
January
007
 1 year Graduate Marine
Engineer(GME) course
 B.Tech.Auto/ Mech/EEE/ With 50%,
AICTE approved college
Age ( Max): 25Years
 September and
February
008
 4 months Pre-sea Training for
Electro-Technical Officers
 Degree or Diploma in EEE or ECE
Age(Max) :Below 35 years
 Call for dates.
009
 4 months Pre-Sea course for General
Purpose (GP) Rating - Non DG
 Minimum Class X
Age: More than 17 1/2 years
 Every 2 months
010
 6 months Pre-Sea course for General
Purpose (GP) Rating
 Candidates should have Passed 10th standard from a
recognized educational board with Science and Mathematics as
subjects. The marks obtained should be 40% in overall and 40 %
in English language alone. Should qualify a Common Entrance
Test (CET) conducted by the Board of Examination for Seafarers
(BES) for admission with effect from January 2012 Batch.
Age: Not more than 25 years at the time of commencement of the
course.
 January & July
For information regarding each individual course, please click on the links for individual courses given at the top or the bottom of this page.

Please check eligibility amongst the various courses from the above table. Now, kindly fill up the ENQUIRY FORM given below and click on the
SUBMIT button only once.

Our counsellors will get in touch with you within 24 hours.
Deck Courses


Engine Courses
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Email: enquiry@merchantnavyinfo.com

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You may join the Merchant Navy after Class X, Class XII, BA, BCom, Bsc, Diploma or
Merchant Navy and after passing licensing examinations once they have completed the
requisite sea service, will be at par with students who had joined the Merchant Navy
from science / engineering background.

Please go through the table below for the different routes by which you can join the
Merchant Navy. Match your academic qualifications with the eligibility requirements and
give us a call to start processing your admission.