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Career in Merchant Navy

The opportunity to travel around the world and the lure of adventure on the high seas, besides the possibility of high remunerations attracts many youngsters to make a career in the Merchant Navy. Merchant Navy is different from the navy in the sense that it offers commercial services, as opposed to the navy, which is largely involved in the defence of a nation. 

Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade, carrying cargo all over the world. The merchant ships employ a huge number of workers to carry and deliver goods from one country to another. Without the merchant navy, much of the import-export business would come to a grinding halt!

A career in the merchant navy is considered a glamorous job, especially by the people who have been bitten by the travel bug. It offers an opportunity to visit new and exotic places all around the globe. Merchant Navy career is not only monetarily rewarding but also satisfying and a bit challenging. 

Eligibility Criteria

• The eligibility for joining merchant navy is class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 
• Candidates have to be unmarried Indian citizens (male or female).
• Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.
• Admission is through an entrance followed by a screening test and a main written examination.
• After clearing the test, there is an interview and a medical test.
• You also need to complete a ship-training course prior to the employment. The course is generally short-term where the candidates are taught basic security concerns of voyaging.

There are some private institutes, which offer training for merchant navy as well. These institutes prepare students for jobs such as deck cadets and marine engineering jobs.

Job Prospects

There are enormous employment opportunities in this field. Candidates who have finished the basic course can get a job very easily through various consultants and placement agencies. Merchant navy fleet consist of cargo ships, container ships, barge carrying ships, tankers, bulk carriers, refrigerators ships, passenger ships, as well as roll off/roll on ships. The possibility of finding employment in cargo ships is more as compared to the others.

Companies that run merchant ships require trained people who can operate and maintain the ships. Some of these companies are: Chevron and Mobil of USA, Wallem Ship Management of Hong Kong, Denholm of UK, K Line, Bibby Ship Management, d'Amico etc. India too has its shipping companies, such as the Shipping Corporation of India, Great Eastern Shipping, Essar and Chowgule Shipping. Trained people are required for the three main departments of the ship: the deck, the engine and the service department. 

In India, job opportunities are also available in government and private shipping companies like Shipping Corporation of India, clearing houses, del credere agents etc.

Pay Package

In Merchant Navy, the salary can range from anywhere between Rs.12000 to Rs.8 lakhs per monththough the pay structure differ from company to company, city to city, the export-import needs, seniority etc. All crew members and officers are given free meals on board and senior officers can take along their wives for the voyage.

A Junior Engineer on a ship can earn around Rs. 30,000 per month with free boarding and lodging while signed on board the vessel. The next level is of Second Engineer and finally, Chief Engineer on a ship. As you keep getting promoted, your salary increases substantially. A Chief Engineer at sea earns Rs. 1.5 lakhs per month or more net of taxes. It takes about 6-7 years for a Junior Engineer Officer to get promoted to the rank of Chief Engineer, depending on individual capabilities and job opportunities available.

A Third Officer's salary is around Rs. 50,000 per month plus free boarding and lodging while on board.Next levels in increasing order of seniority are Second Officer, a Chief Officer and Captain of a ship. A Captain's pay package is Rs. 2 lakhs per month or more net of taxes. It takes about 8 years for a Third Officer to get promoted to the rank of Captain, depending on individual capabilities and the job opportunities available.

Besides this, imported liquor, cigarettes, canned foods, cosmetics are available on board duty free. They are also entitled to four month leave every year. The interesting fact is that there is no income tax return imposed on the earnings of a merchant navy professional.  

Life in merchant navy can be adventurous for all those with wanderlust. The long periods of solitude notwithstanding, the opportunity to see the world and get paid while doing so, just cannot be argued with.

Merchant Navy Institutes

Indian institutes approved by the Directorate General of Shipping is an attached office of the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India and offering courses in merchant navy are:
 

 1 C.V. Raman College of Engineering

Bhubaneswar

 2

 AMET University

Chennai

 3

 Balaji Seamen Training Institute
Chennai

 4

 Chennai School of Ship Management
Chennai

 5

 Chidambaram Institute of Maritime Technology
Chennai

 6

 CMC Maritime Academy
Chennai

 7

 Cosmopolitan Technology of Maritime
Chennai

 8

 Hindustan Institute Of Maritime Training Post Sea  Training Centre
Kilpauk, Chennai

9

 HIMT College Hindustan Institute Of Maritime Training  Pre-Sea Training Centre
Kalpakkam (Chennai)

 10

 School of Seamanship and Nautical Technology
Kancheepuram
(Tamil Nadu)

 11

 GKM College of Engineering & Technology
Chennai

 12

 GKM Institute of Marine Sciences & Technology
Chennai

 13

 Indian Maritime College
Chennai

 14

 Indus Seafarers Training Academy
Chennai

 15

 International Maritime Academy
Chennai

 16

 Maritime Foundation
Chennai

 17

 MASSA Maritime Academy
Chennai

 18

 Indian Maritime University (National Maritime Academy)
Chennai

 19

 Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Maritime Science  & Engineering
Chidambaram

 20

 S.B.Vignesh Marine Training Centre
Chennai

 21

 Southern Academy of Maritime Studies
Chennai

 22

 School of Maritime Studies (Vels University)
Chennai

 23

 School of Maritime Studies (Vels University)
Chennai

 24

 Coimbatore Marine College
Coimbatore

 25

 Park Maritime Academy
Coimbatore

 26

 SeaSkills Maritime Academy
Coimbatore

 27

 Marine Training Academy
Daman

28

 Centre for Maritime Education and Training
Dehradun

29

 Mumbai Maritime Training Institute
Dehradun

 30

 Oceanic Maritime Academy
Dehradun

 31

 Agnel Maritime Academy
Goa

 32

 Francon's Marine Academy
Goa

 33

 Institute of Maritime Studies
Goa

 34

 Institute of Petroleum Safety, Health & Environment  Management
Goa

 35

 NUSI Maritime Academy
Goa

 36

 Seascan Marine Services Pvt Ltd
Goa

 37

 Natcom Education & Research Foundation
Gurgaon

 38

 Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research
Haldia

 39

 Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy
Karjat

40

 Indian Maritime University  (Kandla Campus)
New Kandla

 41

 Amer Maritime Training Academy
Kanpur

 42

 Noorul Islam University
Kanyakumari (Tamilnadu)

 43

 U. V. Patel College of Engineering
Kharva (North Gujarat)

 44

 MMTI's Education & Research Trust
Khopoli

 45

 Mohammed Sathak Engineering College
Kilakarai(Tamilnadu)

 46

 Cochin Shipyard Limited
Kochi

 47

 Euro Tech Maritime Academy
Kochi

 48

 Institute of Marine Engineers (India)
Kochi

49

 Indian Maritime University (National Maritime Academy)
Kochi

 50

 Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering of Cochin  University of Science and Technology.
Kochi

 51

 Univan Maritime Training Academy
Kochi

 52

 College of Maritime Studies & Research
Kolkata

 53

 Garden Reach Ship Builders & Engineers Ltd
Kolkata

 54

 Indian Maritime University, Kolkata Campus [Indian  Institute of Port Management]
Kolkata

 55

 Kolkata Port Trust
Kolkata

 56

 Marine Education Charitable Trust
Kolkata

 57

 Indian Maritime University (MERI)
Kolkata

 58

 Maritime Academy of India
Kolkata

 59

 Mercantile Marine Academy Foundation
Kolkata

 60

 S.E.I. Education Trust
Kolkata

 61

 Seacom Marine College
Kolkata

 62

 Sensea Maritime Academy
Kolkata

 63

 Centre for Maritime Education & Training
Lucknow

 64

 Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science
Madurai

 65

 RL Institute of Nautical Science
Madurai

 66

 Mangalore Marine College and Technology
Mangalore

 67

 J. Sons Merchant Navy Institute
Meerut

 68

 Anglo Eastern Maritime Training Centre
Mumbai

 69

 Arya Marine Academy
Mumbai

 70

 Bonzer Academy of Maritime Studies
Mumbai

 71

 Don Bosco Normar Maritime Academy
Mumbai

 72

 Gurship Education Trust Maritime Training Institute
Mumbai

 73

 Indian Register of Shipping
Mumbai

 74

 Institute of Marine Engineers (India)
Navi Mumbai

 75

 International Marine Academy
Mumbai

 76

 International Maritime Training Centre
Mumbai

 77

 Indian Maritime University (LBS College of AMS)
Mumbai

78

 Mangalore Marine College (MMC) [Mumbai Campus]
Mumbai

 79

 Indian Maritime University (MERI)
Mumbai

 80

 Marine Medical Clinic
Mumbai

 81

 Marine Training Academy
Mumbai

 82

 Maritime Training Institute
Mumbai

 83

 Mumbai Maritime Training Institute
Mumbai

 84

 Mazagon Dock Limited.
Mumbai

 85

 Naval Maritime Academy West
Mumbai

 86

 OERC Academy
Mumbai

 87

 Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
Mumbai

 88

 Seafarers Marine Institute
Mumbai

 89

 School of Synergic Studies
Mumbai

 90

 SCMS Maritime Training Institute
Mumbai

 91

 St. Xavier's Technical Institute
Mumbai

 92

 Suraksha Marine
Mumbai

 93

 Tolani Maritime Institute
Mumbai

 94

 TS Rahaman
Mumbai

 95

 Univan Maritime Training Academy
Mumbai

 96

 ABS Industrial Verification (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Navi Mumbai

 97

 Fleet Management Training Institute
Navi Mumbai

 98

 BP Marine Academy
Navi Mumbai

 999

 MASSA Maritime Academy
Navi Mumbai

 100

 Pentagon Maritime Training & Research Institute
Navi Mumbai

 101

 Ramana Academy of Maritime Studies
Navi Mumbai

 102

 Sagar Gyan Academy
Navi Mumbai

 103

 Setrac College of Offshore Training
Navi Mumbai

 104

 SNS Maritime Training Institute
Navi Mumbai

 105

 Indian Maritime University (TS Chanakya)
Navi Mumbai

 106

 United Marine Academy
Navi Mumbai

 107

 Yak Management & Marine Education Centre
Navi Mumbai

 108

 Yak Educational Trust
Navi Mumbai

 109

 Applied Research International
New Delhi

 110

 Anglo Eastern Maritime Training Centre
New Delhi

 111

 Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies
New Delhi

 112

 Fosma Maritime Institute and Research Organization
New Delhi

 113

 Oceans XV Educational Trust
New Delhi

 114

 Sriram Institute of Marine Studies
New Delhi

 115

 International Maritime Institute Ltd
Noida

 116

 Orissa Maritime Academy
Paradip

 117

 National Inland Navigation Institute
Patna

 118

 Institute of Marine Education & Research Pvt Ltd
Patna

 119

 Neotia Institute of Technology, Management and  Science
24-Pargans(S) (W.Bengal)

 120

 Maritime Education Training & Research Institute
24-Pargans(S)(W.Bengal)

 121

 Trident College of Marine Technology
24-Pargans(S)(W.Bengal)

 122

 School of Higher Academic and Professional Education
Panchkula (Harayana)

123

 Indian Maritime University [Karaikal Campus]
Pundechery

 124

 Pondicherry Maritime Academy
Puducherry

 125

 Sri Chakra Maritime College
Puducherry

 126

 Marine Officers Training Academy
Pondicherry

 127

 RVS College of Maritime Science and Engineering
Pondicherry

 128

 Sai Ram Shipping Science Institute
Pondicherry

 129

 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Govt. Polytechnique
Port Blair

 130

 Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
Pune

 131

 Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training
Pune

 132

 Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
Pune

 133

 Tolani Maritime Institute
Pune

 134

 Vishwakarma Maritime Institute
Pune

 135

 Commander Ali's Academy of Merchant Navy
Secunderabad

 136

 Srivenkateshwara College of Engineering
Sriperumbadur (Tamilnadu)

 137

 Columbus Maritime Training Institute
Thane (Maharashtra)

 138

 Baba Marine Institute
Thane (Maharashtra)

 139

 Mariner's Academy
Thane (Maharashtra)

 140

 Tamilnadu Maritime Academy
Thoothukudi

 141

 PSN College of Engineering & Technology
Tirunelveli (T.Nadu)

142

 Maritime Training Institute [SCI] Tuticorin Campus
Tuticorin

 143

 Asha International Institute of Marine Technology
Varanasi

 144

 Sri Nandhanam Maritime Academy
Vellore (Tamil Nadu)

 145

 Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering & Maritime  Studies
Visakhapatnam (AP)

 146

 National Ship Design & Research Centre

Vizianagaram (AP)

International Institute offering course in merchant navy are

• Association of Marine Electronics and Radio College (AMERC)

Glassglow College of Nautical Studies
Glassglow,
United Kingdom

Career chart for +2 Arts/ Humanities

		10+2 Arts
Diploma Programs (Duration : 6 months - 2 years)		Degree Programs (Duration : 3 to 5 years)		Professional Programs (Duration : 3 years & above)
Diploma in Education Diploma in Foreign Language Diploma in Travel & Tourism Diploma in Hotel Management Diploma in Air Hostess & Flight Steward Diploma in Interior Designing Diploma in Event Management Teachers Training (TTC)		B.A (Bachelor of Arts) BBA BBM Bachelor of Library Science Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Journalism BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) LLB (Bachelor of Law) BBA- LLB B.Des		CS Program CA Program ICWA Program

	LIC/ Insurence Agents Call Centers NDA (Army Wing)

ART'S CAREER

Variety of creative courses are awaiting Arts/ Humanities students after their 12th grade. Bachelor degree in any of the arts subjects is the best option for those interested in higher studies. Bachelor courses are available in the fields of advertising , fine arts,  journalism ,  mass communication , media studies, business management, performing arts,  travel and tourism, hotel management and much more. These courses have heavy demand and are extremely beneficial for students who are willing to take this as a profession.

Enthusiastic students can take up courses in fashion technology, jewelry design, aviation,radio jockey, packaging or industrial design. Those interested in foreign languages can study languages of their interest like French, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese or Chinese for opting an interpreters job in the consulates and embassies. 

After graduation, candidates can prepare for Civil Service Examination. Those with a flair for writing, can take up content writingas a career option. Ample short duration vocational courses are available in fields of computers, hospitality management,business administration etc. which rewards a promising career with great salary and job satisfaction. 

Career Options after 12th Commerce

Students who have taken up commerce stream, have a good future in banking and financial institutions. There are various subjects studied under commerce stream some being theoretical like Business Law and others being practical like Financial accounting, Business finance, Auditing, Taxation etc. Every subject deals with different category of functioning of business. Commerce streams are offered in 12th grade with and without Mathematics.

 +2 commerce students are eligible for clerical post in government offices, banks and defence services. For these post must have to clear the clerical examinations conducted by PSC, IBPS etc. But it is always advisable to complete your graduation before applying to these posts. Career options are available in fields of defence and government services.

10+2 Commerce students planning for further studies can take up careers in professional fields such as Company Secretary, Chartered accountancy (CA), Actuarial Science, ICAI and so on. CA is considered as one of the toughest examination and while doing CA, students should be aware of the fact that every year only a marginal percentage of candidates qualify for these examinations. It is better to pursue professional programs along with graduation or after graduation so as to fetch lucrative job opportunities. Therefore a lot of students choose to do B. Com with a specialization in computers before going for CA degree.

Others can take up bachelor's degree in commerce (B.Com), followed by M.Com, PhD and M.Phil. There are wide range of career opportunities for B.Com graduates. Financial & Investment services, banking, marketing, insurance, stock broking, business process outsourcing etc. offers employment opportunities for these graduates. Accounts Officer, Budget Analyst, Finance Officer, Bank Officer and Accounts Executive are some of the job profiles available for B.Com graduates. Those interested in teaching field can go for B.Ed. But one can go for B.Ed in Commerce only after their post graduation in Commerce i.e. M.com. Other career avenues for commerce students are MBA, Computer studies and Banking.

Students who have taken commerce with maths can take up careers in BCA or B.Sc. Apart these, there are several diploma, certificate and vocational courses which provide entry level jobs in the field of commerce. 

Career chart for +2 Commerce

		10+2 Commerce
Diploma Programs (Duration : 6 months - 2 years)		Degree Programs (Duration : 3 to 5 years)		Professional Programs (Duration : 3 years & above)
Diploma in Travel & Tourism Diploma in Hotel Management Diploma in Air Hostess & Flight Steward Diploma in Education		B.Com B.Com (Honors) BBA BBM BBA- LLB BA - LLB BCA B.Com (Computer) BA		CA Program ICWA Program CS Program CFA Program

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Career Field Selection

A student has to decide his / her career path after plus two, the final stage of their school life. Though several courses are available, opting a right career path after 12th standard is a challenging task. Most students might have already chosen their subjects for 12th grade, depending on their interest of career choice. But some may be in a dilemma about 'What career to take up next after 12th?'. While choosing a career after 12th, a student must consider various factors, most importantly his/her interest, ability to cope with the subject chosen, job scope for the career and above all the financial commitments that is necessary during the course. 
You can either attempt for direct entry into a professional course such as engineering, medicine,design, pharmacy, law, agriculture, fisheries, business administration, computer/ IT etc through an entrance exam or choose an academic degree in Arts, Science, commerce or humanities and branch out to a profession after graduation or post graduation. Along with the academic degree, candidates can prepare for Bank Tests, LIC/ GIC Exams, Government Civil Service Exams or other competitive exams conducted by UPSC, SSC, Railways, UGC/ NCTE etc. If interested in defence, one can join the Navy, Air force or Army stream. For a career in Defence, one must qualify the entrance examination conducted by the specific wing. 10+2 candidates from any stream who are physically fit according to physical standards of NDA are eligible to join in the Army wing of the National Defence Academy(NDA) after qualifying an entrance examination.
Teaching is another option for +2 students. To become a nursery or primary teacher, one can go for Nursery Teachers Training or Certificate and Diploma courses in teaching, after your 10+2 stream. Now for teaching from class I to VIII, a pass in TET(Teachers Eligibility Test) conducted by University Grants commission (UGC)is mandatory. For teaching in high schools, you need a B.Ed degree which you can enroll for, after your graduation or post graduation. For lecturer post in colleges, you should take up NET(National eligibility test) conducted by University Grants commission (UGC).
There are numerous options available to pursue a career after 12th. Making the right career choice at the right time will bear fruitful results for the future. Every option has its pluses & minuses but promises good rewards, if you are passionate and are willing to work hard for it. Whatever field you choose, excel in it.