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12th July 2021 08:50 AM
Unregistered
Re: Am I eligible for Merchant Navy post if one of my eye vision is 1/6 after spectacles?

my right was injured in 2015 now it's vision is very blur can i do something so that my vision of that eye will get better so i can join navy?
my left is perfectly fine
please suggest me something for my right eye
15th September 2019 03:20 AM
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Re: Am I eligible for Merchant Navy post if one of my eye vision is 1/6 after spectacles?

In right eye 6/6 and in left eye 6/12 can I get job in deck side
5th October 2018 09:11 PM
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Re: Am I eligible for Merchant Navy post if one of my eye vision is 1/6 after spectacles?

I have a vision of 6/6 in one eye and 6/60 in other eye would I can join merchant navy
1st March 2016 12:22 AM
jxsab
Re: Am I eligible for Merchant Navy post if one of my eye vision is 1/6 after spectacles?

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If my one eye vision is 6/6 and another is 1/6 after spectacles can I joint merchant Navy at any post? What is the minimum criteria they will look for the admission? Can someone please provide me the complete information on the same?
To join in Merchant navy which is non combat fleet used for transporting cargo's or other larger shipments, there are certain qualification which you need to satisfy in order to join in it.

You need to possess certain educational qualification for applying for merchant navy. The minimum educational qualification needed is candidate should have completed B.sc nautical science or B.E in Nautical science or Marine Engineering.

Eye Standards for Merchant Navy:

Deck:

Basic Visual Acuity Standard (unaided): Better eye - 6/60. Other eye - 6/60.

Higher Visual Acuity Standard (aided if necessary): Better eye - 6/6. Other eye - 6/12.

Near Vision: N8.

Colour Vision: Ishihara or Lantern 2 miles.

Visual Field: No pathological field defect.

Engineer/Radio:

Basic Visual Acuity Standard (unaided): 6/60.

Higher Visual Acuity Standard (aided if necessary): Better eye - 6/18. Other eye - 6/18.

Near Vision: N8.

Colour Vision: Ishihara or Farnsworth D15 or City University.

Visual Field: Sufficient to undertake duties efficiently.
29th February 2016 11:22 PM
BISWARUPYOGI
Re: Am I eligible for Merchant Navy post if one of my eye vision is 1/6 after spectacles?

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If my one eye vision is 6/6 and another is 1/6 after spectacles can I joint merchant Navy at any post? What is the minimum criteria they will look for the admission? Can someone please provide me the complete information on the same?
If you fulfill the below given criteria, then you are eligible for Merchant Navy exam.

Eligibility criteria for Merchant Navy exam-

Those candidates who have passed your 12th or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from central/state board or recognized school are eligible for Merchant Navy exam.

Your age should be below 20 years.

Procedure for Merchant Navy exam:-

1)Written test
2)Physical test
3)Medical test
4)Personal interview

Physical criteria:-

• Eye Sight = 6/6
• Height = 167 cms
• Weight = 50 Kg
• Chest = 77 cm (Normal) / 82 cm (Expanding)
29th February 2016 07:07 PM
jagrity7
Re: Am I eligible for Merchant Navy post if one of my eye vision is 1/6 after spectacles?

No, you will not be eligible to join Merchant Navy with your eyesight.

Eye sight requirement to join Merchant Navy:-

Eye sight (without visual aids) :6/6 vision in both eyes ; no color-blindness for Nautical Officer’s and for Engineering Officers

Eye sight (with visual aids) : 6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/18 in the other eye.

Eye Sight : Unaided distant vision 6/12, 6/18.
29th February 2016 01:53 PM
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Am I eligible for Merchant Navy post if one of my eye vision is 1/6 after spectacles?

If my one eye vision is 6/6 and another is 1/6 after spectacles can I joint merchant Navy at any post? What is the minimum criteria they will look for the admission? Can someone please provide me the complete information on the same?

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