Merchant Navy is an ideal career choice for someone whose dream is to travel across the globe. Merchant Navy must not be confused with the Indian Navy. Indian Navyis a defence service aimed at protecting the naval territory of the country. On the other hand, Merchant navy is commercial shipping and deals in international trade and commerce. Global shipping companies run fleets of ships – oil & gas tankers, cargo/container ships, bulk carriers, ferries and cruise ships – to transport goods & passengers from one country to another. Some of the top shipping companies are Maersk, Chevron, Mobil, Wallem, Denholm, etc.
Merchant navy jobs are highly rewarding and attractive to those who wish to join. One can visit many exotic locations in the world. The salary packages can go up to ₹8 Lakh per month. Since Merchant Navy officers can get NRI status; their income can get exempted from taxes. People in this profession are required to spend long duration of time, usually 4-6 months, away from home in the high seas. Working hours are based on shift timings and can be quite strenuous during peak hours. Therefore, it is not only a career choice but also a lifestyle choice!
Merchant ships are operated by a crew of experienced navigators and marine engineers. There are also on-shore marine jobs that do not involve travel and are desk-jobs concerned with administration. There are multiple managerial opportunities as well within shipping companies such as logistics, fleet coordination, training, HR, survey & supervising, etc.
To pursue a career in Merchant Navy, a student should clear the below given eligibility criteria*
Courses pursued for Merchant Navy are specialist courses in particular areas as given below:
Persons in Merchant-Navy should possess the following skills to cope well with the requirements of the job:
Indian Maritime University
www.imu.edu.inEngineering Colleges – IITs, NITs, IIITs,etc
www.nta.ac.inMaharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training
www.manetpune.edu.inThe most premier institutes in India for pursuing courses in Merchant Navy are as listed below:
College / University | Entrance Exam | Website |
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Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Pune | Based on 12th Marks | www.tmi.tolani.edu |
Marine Engineering and Research Institute – IMU Kolkata (earlier known as DMET) | IMU CET | www.merical.ac.in |
IMU - Navi Mumbai (earlier known as T.S. Chanakya) | IMU CET | www.imunavimumbai.ac.in |
C.V. Raman College of Engineering , Bhubaneswar | JEE Main/ Odisha JEE | www.cvrce.edu.in |
Samundra Institutes Of Maritime Studies, Pune | SIMS Online Test | www.samundra.com |
Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka | CUET | www.christuniversity.in |
International Maritime Institute, Greater Noida | IMU CET | www.imi.edu.in |
Vels Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai | Entrance Test | www.velsmaritime.com |
Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai | Entrance Test | www.ametuniv.ac.in |
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training | PERA CET | www.manetpune.edu.in |
R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai | IMU CET | www.rlins.edu.in |
Following is a list of top colleges of Himachal Pradesh providing courses in Merchant Navy:
College / University | Entrance Exam | Website |
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi | JEE Advanced | www.iitmandi.ac.in |
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur | JEE Mains | www.nith.ac.in |
APG Shimla University, Shimla | JEE Main | www.agu.edu.in |
Arni University, Kangra | JEE/ HPCET | www.arni.in |
Chitkara University, Solan | JEE Main | www.chitkarauniversity.edu.in |
Shoolini University, Solan | JEE/ HPCET | www.shooliniuniversity.com |
Sri Sai University | JEE/ HPCET | www.srisaiuniversity.org |