To join merchant Navy , a commerce student can repeat class 12th with PCM and clearing the IMU CET by opting following courses and join as an officer.

. To join Deck department

Diploma nautical science

B.sc nautical science

. To join engine department

B.tech marine engineering

Graduate Marine engineering

Diploma in marine engineering

Another way to join merchant Navy is by doing GP Rating Course . By doing GP Rating, a commerce student can join merchant Navy and become a part of rating onboard. Rating are skilled workers who support officers to perform various tasks on board. There are two types of rating depending on type of department they join. 1 deck rating. 2. Engine rating.

Starting your career as rating might feel easy in the first but later you might feel stuck because through this way, growth will be slow . To become officer, through GP Rating will take very long time , alot of dedication. About less than 1 percent of GP Rating candidates reach the merchant Navy officer rank.

Yes you can join navy commerce students may be well-suited to roles in areas such as finance and accounting, which are also present in the merchant navy. However, a separate degree or certification in marine-related field like marine engineering, nautical science or marine technology is required to join as a seafarer and other

But it is not recommended to join merchant navy with commerce and science stream because of low pay and lesss vacancies instead join military,army.

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