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A candidate who has met all the qualifying criteria; will be sponsored a sea berth by Anglo-Eastern Ship Management on board one of its large fleet of ships. Candidates who are still undergoing the company selection process will declare themselves as a non-sponsored candidate in the Form A of the IMU entrance exam.
What is the eligibility criteria for merchant navy?
Eligibility Criteria to Join the Merchant Navy You should take Science (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) with at least 60 \% in your class 12th. You should also have 50\% marks in English. You should be unmarried at the time of joining. If you are pursuing B.sc (Maritime Science, etc.)
Is merchant navy a good career option?
Merchant navy is a lucrative career option and for the person who follows all the necessary steps needed to be primarily taken, it is one of the best career options of today’s times. However, as with every field, there are few drawbacks attached to this as well.
You must have minimum 50\% marks in PCM to apply in the merchant navy.
What is the maximum age to join merchant navy?
25 years
AGE: The minimum age is 17 years and the maximum is 25 years to be eligible for examinations pertaining to the merchant navy. As per the Government rules, the maximum age relaxation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is 5 years. PHYSICAL FITNESS: Physical fitness is of utmost importance for a career at sea.
What is the minimum height for merchant navy?
The candidates should be over 150 cm in height for studying and working in merchant navy profession. The candidates with less than 42 kg weight and height below 150 cm will be rejected. So you should be over 150 cm in height and be over 42 kg in weight to be eligible for merchant navy.
Generally a Navigating officer or a Marine Engineer would spend 4 to 6 months on board a ship and once his tour of duty is over, he/she gets to enjoy half of time spent on board as leave, in this case 2 to 3 months of holiday.
Why Merchant Navy placements services?
We are pleased to introduce our self as a Merchant Navy Placements Services provider. TMC Merchant Navy Placements Services has opportunities for experienced individuals who are really looking for a professionally challenging or a career change. You can work with some of the best marine companies in the world.
Do merchant navy officers have to wear the uniform all the time?
Do they have to wear the uniform all the time? Merchant navy officers mainly wear a white shirt and black trousers, along with epaulettes according to the rank on the ship. The uniform is accompanied by black formal shoes and a pullover or sweatshirt during cold climate conditions.
The ships and the crew of the merchant navy are a part of the country’s commercial shipping. The professionals working on these commercial ships are called mariners or sailors or seafarers or seamen.
How can I join a ship after completing a nautical science course?
On completion of the nautical science course, you will join a ship as a trainee/deck cadet and then move ahead in the ranking system as = third officer/mate -> second officer/mate -> chief officer/mate ->> captain. You can also join a ship as ETO (electro-technical officer) if you have a background of electrical or electronics.