Hello ,

Yes you can join merchant navy after doing your vtrch in mechanical engineering. You need to under go a one year graduate marine engineering course (GME) course after the btech to enter into merchant navy which give licence  to be a marine engineer.

The eligibility conditions are

1.mechanical engineering graduation with 50   percent  minimum marks in final year .

2.Minimum 50 percent marks in english language  at 10th or 12th or in degree exam

3. Age limit 28 years old

4.Satisfy health requirements and physical fitness        that are necessary to join the navy .

Some institutions that offer GME course are

1. Academy of maritime education and training  chennai

2.samumda institute of maritime studiea lonavala Maharashtra

3.vel's academy of maritime education and training chennai .

4.International maritime institute ltd, greater Noida

5. Garden reach ship builders engineers ltd ,Kolkata

Hope that you are helpful with this information.

Good luck.

Hey Aspirant...

A career in the Merchant Navy Course After 12th

Merchant Navy Career Options and Job Prospects

The Merchant Navy is one of the highest-paying jobs in India and internationally. Working on a ship is considered a challenging job, thus sailors are compensated well. In this profession, there are several career options, and salaries vary depending on the position held by the individuals.

Naval officers are often compensated in the six-figure range. Candidates can apply for these positions by passing the Government of India's competency programmes. After pursuing a career in merchant navy, you can expect to earn the following salary:

Merchant navy sailors receive tax-free income if they spend 183 days of the year in international seas; otherwise, the salary is taxable under Indian law.

Because the Merchant Navy entails extensive travel, there are well-paying off-shore opportunities that one can consider after taking an early retirement or upon completion of the contract.

I hope this information helps

Regards.

Hi aspirant,

You can become a Merchant Navy officer by appearing for IMUCET and taking admission in Marine colleges. The the basic eligibility for Diploma in nautical sciences is that you need to get sponsored by a shipping company that guarantees you work after completing your course. The examination for entry into DNS courses is done twice a year and you can have a go for it if you have completed your 12th from are recognised State/ Central board.

Hope it helps!!

Hi there,

DNS or Diploma in Nautical Science is an undergraduate course for 1 year. The curriculum is divided into 2 semesters. The course provides good knowledge of Control, Navigation, Cargo handling and operation in marine. Average course fees range from INR 20k to 2.5 LPA.

Eligibility:  For taking admission in the DNS course, a candidate should have at least 50% marks in their class 12th from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics background.

The job is not only in India but a candidate can make an express in foreign too.

The average starting salary for a fresher range from 2L -7LPA.

Job Opportunities:

• Indian Navy
• AGB shipyard
• Essay Shipments
• Merchant Navy

I hope this helps you. For any query kindly revert here.

Check this out for more info.

https://www.careers360.com/courses/nautical-science-course

Thanks!!

Hey,

A merchant naval officer's role is to look after the country's commercial shipping. Deck officers, engineers, and ratings are all positions available in the merchant navy. Each of them plays a particular role in ensuring that the cargo is safely carried from one location to another.

Students must have completed 10+2 in physics, chemistry, and mathematics from a recognised board with an aggregate of 50% or equivalent. To work in the merchant navy, you must first complete a bachelor's degree programme in a related field such as offshore engineering, naval engineering, or marine engineering. Moreover, a Masters degree/internships can also be helpful.

The merchant navy has a lot of potential. Because shipping businesses handle the majority of import-export, there will always be a demand for merchant naval personnel. In the merchant fleet, the starting pay is very attractive. In the merchant navy, there is a lot of room for advancement. The marine industry's private sector has billions invested in it. The average salary can lie anywhere between INR 5-6 Lakhs and can vary with the company a person is associated with and the job position.

Know more about it here: https://www.careers360.com/careers/merchant-navy

Hey,

If you have done Hotel management,better try in cruise ship,there you can have better career instead of staying jobless after completing DNS or BSC nautical science.

Before joining company will ask you to do dome STCW course which is mandatory for all wjo works at sea

The only suitable field in the Merchant marine for you to join would be the galley side, most companies may take you as a cook or you may need to do bsc in Maritime catering .

As a chief cook in merchant navy, you will be earning more than the average package provided by most of the hotels.

Imp info:

1. Age limit : 18 to 25 yrs
2. Physically fit with no medical records

Hello Aspirant,

No college offers 100% placements. It is just the skills that support the placement and jobs.

Private colleges at also better but I would suggest you join some Training Institute run by the companies themselves rather than going for private/government colleges. I've enlisted some institutes from which you can take training. These are:

• Anglo-Eastern
• Fleet Management
• Wallem Institute
• ESM institute

These institutes have their training programs which help in the merchant navy jobs.

But you need to work on yourself first for the placement.

I hope this helps you.

also, for detailed information about the course, must visit this link:

https://www.careers360.com/careers/merchant-navy

Thank you.

Hello student,

It is not possible to give 12th exam twice from the same board when you have already got passing marks. Only the students who fail, are allowed to re appear for 12th exams.

In order to repeat 12th, you have to opt for some other state board, do your 12th with mathematics and physics and then apply for NDA to get admission in merchant Navy. But remember the age limit for NDA to apply is 16.5 to 19.5. I hope you don't exceed the limit till then.

I hope this information helps you.

Here is all you need to know about NDA.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria/amp

Dear Kirti,

If you have want to be Merchant Navy Deck officer then you have to pursue bachelor’s degree in nautical science (B.Sc. – Nautical Science) which is a three year course.

So you have to opt for this course rather than doing graduation in arts. With this you have to fulfil the educational qualifications too which below I am mentioning.

• The student must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with atleast 60% marks and 50% in English from a recognized board.
• The age of the candidate should be less than 25 years old.

I hope this information helps you.

All the very best!!