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how to enter merchant navy after 12 . what are the physical reqirments ,and known institute in mumbai

Merchant Navy deals in the field on cargo transportation. The international trade or should i say import and export is mainly done via sea. whether you are exporting oil, heavy machinery or anything else, you will have to ship the item via sea. This is the role of Merchant Navy.

A career in Merchant Navy is considered very adventerous. It is because you get to travel a lot. You would be traveling different parts of the world. It is perfect way to see the world and at the same time get paid for it. As you may know that the salary offered in Merchant Navy is extremely good.

The good salary also comes with perks. The perks are different for different type of jobs. For example the crew of a ship is always offered free food the harbour. Those who have officer post in Merchant Navy are allowed to bring their wifes along the voyage.

There are various jobs in Merchant Navy like navigating officers, marine engineers, Engine Cadet, Deck Cadets etc. The eligibility for these posts is:

Eligibility:

Those who are applying for the officer level jobs in navigational and engineering fields would have to puruse Bachelors course in Nautical science or Marine engineering.

To do so you need to complete 12th with PCM as the subjects from a recognised board.

The age limit is 20 years as on the September 1 of the admission year.

There is up to 5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

Only unmarried male and female candidates can apply.

You will also have to pass a medical test.

Other requirements include 6/6 vision with no color blindness, you should not have sea sickness. Your height should be at least 150cm and weight should be according to the height.


Direct Entry:

Those who do not want to pursue Bachelors course in Nautical science or Marine engineering can apply for direct entry as Deck Cadets after completing 12th with PCM.

If you have completed B.Tech in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Technology, you are eligible to directly apply for jobs like Engine Cadet/ Fifth Engineer/ Junior Engineer.

Those who want direct entry as Deck Cadets would have to go through few months long training which is provided by the recruiting company. On the other hand candidates who applied for direct entry for Engineering cadets jobs will have to go through 9 months long Pre-sea course in Marine Engineering from MERI.



Top Colleges:

Training Ship Chanakya, Navi Mumbai.
Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata.
Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai.
Lal Bahadur Shastri College of advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai.

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how to enter merchant navy after 12 . what are the physical reqirments ,and known institute in mumbai

Hello friend,

Yes you are eligible to join Merchant Navy after completing 12th class. The career of Merchant Navy is full of adventure. There are various institutes in India which conducts various course related to merchant navy. You can appear in IITJEE for getting admission in T.S. Chanakaya which conducts B.Tech in Marine Engineering . The Fee structure of Merchant Navy course is very high and also the earning is very good.

ELIGIBILITY:-

AGE LIMIT :- Your age should not be more than 20 years on 1st September of the entry year . For SC/ST category candidates there is age relaxation of 25 years.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:- You should have passed class 12th with minimum 60% marks having Maths , Physics and chemistry as compulsory subjects.

COURSES FOR ENTRY IN MERCHANT NAVY-

3 year degree course in Nautical Science for (10+2) students.

4 year degree course in Marine Engineering for (10+2) students.

2 year course for Diploma Holders.

1 year course for Graduate Mechanical Engineers.

3 month course for Deck Cadets for (10+2) students.


POSTS IN MERCHANT NAVY-

1.DECK OFFICER:

Captain,
Chief officer
Second officer
Third officer
Junior officers.

2.ENGINE DEPARTMENT:

Chief engineer
Second engineer
Third engineer
Fourth engineer
Electrical officer
Junior engineer.



EARNING IN MERCHANT NAVY-




BEST INSTITUTES IN MUMBAI FOR THESE COURSES-

Training Ship Chanakya, Navi Mumbai.

Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai.

Lal Bahadur Shastri College of advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai.

hi,

Merchant navy is the that filed of navy where you are to deal with the exports and the imports of the goods at a large scale.
Generally young and dynamic candidates are employed with the merchant navy and for the time you are hired you are given an healthy salary.
You can join merchant navy through two fields:
Nautical science and Marine engineering field
Navigational fields
Now since both the fields are different the eligibility for both of them is also different:
now the field in which you should be interested is Nautical science and Marine engineering field as you can do this after 12 th.
eligibility criteria for Nautical science and Marine engineering:
Educational Qualification : You should have passed your 10+2 or an equivalent examination with physics, chemistry and mathematics.
you must be Indian citizen.
Age limit for candidates is 16 years to 19.5 years while training.
If you are filling the eligibility criteria then you can go for the exam.
In order to join the marine engineering you have to give the exam conducted by various institutes or you can opt for marine engineering in your engineering entrance exams.
If you go for marine engineering exams then the procedure would be as follows:
written exam
medical tests
If you clear the exam then you will get admitted in the marine engineering course where you will get the training too.
Top maritime institutes in india are:
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), pune
International Maritime Institute(IMI), Delhi
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training(MANET), Pune
Vels Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai
Institute of Technology and Marine Engineering (ITME), Kolkata
Thank you

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Some best institutes of Merchant Navy institutes:

White Shark Marine Institute
Gujarat Technological University
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI)
Praveenya Institute Of Marine Engineering,Vizianagaram
Institute Of Technology And Marine Engineering
International Maritime Institute(IMI)
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training(MANET)
Vels Academy of Maritime Studies,
Institute of Technology and Marine Engineering (ITME)

Eligibility of Merchant Navy:

You should have passed your 10+2 or an equivalent examination with physics, chemistry and mathematics.
you must be Indian citizen.
Age limit is 16 years to 19.5 years while training.

If you are filling the eligibility criteria then you can go for the exam.
In order to join the marine engineering you have to give the exam conducted by various institutes or you can opt for marine engineering in your engineering entrance exams.

Thanks..

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I am working in merchant navy since six years and now i am officer,I can only help you to give you contact who helped me giving and training in merchant,also they provide job in merchant navy,anybody want to join merchant navy or require job can contact Capt.Rai from nidhi maritime pvt ltd
contact details: 09971183651 personal no, also mail Id: [email protected]. this is right man to give you nice career in merchant navy.
best of luck.

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I am working in merchant navy since six years and now i am officer,I can only help you to give you contact who helped me giving and training in merchant,also they provide job in merchant navy,anybody want to join merchant navy or require job can contact Capt.Rai from nidhi maritime pvt ltd
contact detail:08585951520/08527152376 personal no, also mail Id: [email protected]. this is right man to give you nice career in merchant navy.
best of luck.

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Below i have listed the required conditions for Merchant navy:

Merchant Navy eligibility

Age Limit-17-25 Years
Age relaxation for Reserved category.

Educational Qualifications:

10th/12TH Pass.
ANY BOARD/ ANY STREAM candidates can apply.

Some Institutions for Marine engineering are listed below:

Orissa Maritime Academy----Jagatsinghpur
Trident College of Marine Technology-----Kolkata
Asha Institute of Marine Technology-----Varanasi
Sriram Institute of Maritime Studies----Delhi
Acqatech Institute of Maritime Studies----Delhi
Euro Tech Maritime Academy----Cochin

Syllabus

11th & 12th class of PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS.
ENGLISH & G.K. questions .
Logical Reasoning

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