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Merchant Navy Careers
Questions about joining the merchant navy, exams, cadetships, ranks and sea-time.
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How to Join
26Country-wise joining paths, cadet routes, sponsorship and first sea job planning.
Eligibility
20Age, medical, eyesight, education, PCM, fitness and document requirements.
Entrance Exams
18IMU CET, company tests, interviews, psychometric screening and preparation.
Courses
24DNS, B.Sc Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, GME, ETO and GP Rating.
Ranks & Promotion
22Deck, engine and ETO rank ladder, sea-time and certificate progression.
Salary & Contracts
18Rank-wise salary, contract length, leave ratio, vessel type and allowances.
Documents
20Passport, CDC, STCW, medical, CoC, visas and company joining forms.
Sea-time
16Cadetship, training records, watchkeeping certificates and assessment planning.
Interviews
14HR questions, technical rounds, sponsorship interviews and onboard behavior.
Life at Sea
18Cabin life, watches, food, internet, shore leave, fatigue and family planning.
Women at Sea
12Career paths, safety, company policies, facilities and practical guidance.
Shore Careers
16Marine superintendent, surveyor, port, chartering, insurance and technical roles.
