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i m 18 yrs old and want to join merchant navy. My eye power is -4 . i just want to know if i can get my eye power corrected by laser tecnology then am i eligible for merchant navy?

Hello friend,
An indivudual willing to join merchant navy as marine engineer can wear spectacles for eyesight up to +/- 2.5. whereas, candidates willing to join as navigator must not wear spectacles.
Every candidates have to go through medical test and if you could prove yourself healthy, you will be eligible to join merchant navy.

hai
Eligibility criteria
1.Candiates need to complete their BSc degree in mechanical /marine engg.
2.Students who have completed 12th with PCM are eligible to join as deck cadets.
3.Age limit:more then 20 years of age.
4.Qualify the joint entrace exam & pass the interview.

yes you will be eligibile in the medical test if you wear a spectaclles but not you can not get a laser treatment

Candidates who have undergone laser technology is eligible to enter Merchant navy but the operation should be conducted before 6 months .Those who opt for navigation cannot wear spectacles.For other areas candidates with eyesight up to +/- 2.5 can wear spectacles.Aspirants should not be more than 20 years.

yea u can join but u need to wear specks if u have short siet...be brave jus try for it...for navigator its no need itseems.......anyways best of luck

i wear spectacles of power -3d i am 17 yrs old can i apply for merchant navy for post of captain and how(i have PCM)

can i wear spectacles during joining in merchant navy?

hiii

Eligibility for Merchant Navy after correcting eyesights through Laser Technology
Eligibility criteria
1.Candiates need to complete their BSc degree in mechanical /marine engg.
2.Students who have completed 12th with PCM are eligible to join as deck cadets.
3.Age limit:more then 20 years of age.
4.Qualify the joint entrace exam & pass the interview.


good luck

I have -5 in both eyes, using specs & contact lenses constantly. Will it be worth attending the call I have got for SSB-Navy?

freind hi,

--->>you should go through there medical test
--indivudual willing to join merchant navy as marine engineer can wear spectacles for eyesight up to +/- 2.5. whereas, candidates willing to join as navigator must not wear spectacles.


all the best

iam appearing for my class 12th exams ,very enthusiastic to join merchant navy this aug batch. i have spectacles,is that an obstacles?what are the ways possible for me to get into merchant navy as soon as i get class 12th results???

can captains wear spectacles??

Can i join merchant navy in the deck department(navigation) by undergoing laser eye surgery???
I have -1 in both eyes.

i am B.A.apeared can i join the metchant nay ?which is post ?any post which is the qualofication ?

I have just completed my marine engineering.I have got selected in a shipping company.My eye power is -1.75 and -2.0 cylinderical.Is there any need that i should undergo a lasik surgery so that i didnt get unfit during my joining medical test?As a new rule from DG shipping of india came in year 2008 that eye vision should be 6/9 and 6/18 for both eye OR 6/12 for both eye.??
This rule is really terrible for marine engineers.
And is lasik allowed for marine engineers?As it is bit scaring me that if anyother rule came later in our life that lasik surgery candidates are UNFITTED to join merchant navy?

my dear friend
the following are the qualification required
1.the candidate has completed degree in marine engineering
2.the candidate minimum age is 20 years
3.the candidate eye sight is +/- 2.5
4.the candidate must passed entrance exam
and many
good luck

if i can get your eye power correct then with out any dobut you are eligble

i have myopia less than -2.5 can i get into the deck cdet post without lasik treatment

Eligibility norm for the Merchant Navy:-

1)Candidate should have Indian nationality.

2)Their age must be between 18-42 yrs on 25.02.11

3)should have Graduate from any recognize university.

4)The employed person who is working in central govt. /own business/private sector/semi govt. must have Pay and allowances and privileges.


For Merchant Navy the Selection Procedure:-

1. Preliminary Interview Boards held at respective TA Group Headquarters .

2. SSB Interview

3. Medical & Police Verification.


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