Merchant Navy is a unique career at sea with challenging and rewarding career. You get chance to travel across the world at someone else's expenses. Merchant Ships operate across the globe- this include Bulk Carrier, Container Ships, Cargo, Cruise Lines, Oil/gas/chemical Tanker.
To become merchant navy- sailor or seafarer- you need to undergo specialist training to achieve professional certification and qualification. this takes place at Sea, vessels and university.
Ship officers generally work in two departments- DECK and Engineering and for this you need to enroll as an officer trainee either Deck Cadet or Trainee Marine Engineer. After years sailing across globe and earning huge money if you wish to move to shore job and still earning a ton, your total sailing experience will give you a good stand.
Initial 5-6 Years you sail across globe for months or year. Later on you can choose your route and duration and can avail multiple contract sailing offers with various shipping company as per your availability.
There are various courses available for students through association and affiliation in maritime institute worldwide. you need to have good academic background in physics, mathematics.
for more information get in touch with your nearest Maritime Institute.
Best of luck..happy Sailing...
To become merchant navy- sailor or seafarer- you need to undergo specialist training to achieve professional certification and qualification. this takes place at Sea, vessels and university.
Ship officers generally work in two departments- DECK and Engineering and for this you need to enroll as an officer trainee either Deck Cadet or Trainee Marine Engineer. After years sailing across globe and earning huge money if you wish to move to shore job and still earning a ton, your total sailing experience will give you a good stand.
Initial 5-6 Years you sail across globe for months or year. Later on you can choose your route and duration and can avail multiple contract sailing offers with various shipping company as per your availability.
There are various courses available for students through association and affiliation in maritime institute worldwide. you need to have good academic background in physics, mathematics.
for more information get in touch with your nearest Maritime Institute.
Best of luck..happy Sailing...