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5 year Experienced Marine Engineer
Indian Merchant Shipping comprises of Passenger vessels, Cargo liners, Tankers, Carriers, Container vessels and many other types of specialized ships. These ships are operated by public and private sector shipping companies and manned by trained navigators, marine engineers and crewmembers. Besides this India is one of the leading providers of manpower to the world shipping, with Indian crew and officers getting premium wages over their counterpart in China, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, and Pakistan etc.
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Indian Merchant Shipping comprises of Passenger vessels, Cargo liners, Tankers, Carriers, Container vessels and many other types of specialized ships. These ships are operated by public and private sector shipping companies and manned by trained navigators, marine engineers and crewmembers. Besides this India is one of the leading providers of manpower to the world shipping, with Indian crew and officers getting premium wages over their counterpart in China, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, and Pakistan etc.
A career in Merchant Navy has following prospects
• Navigating Officer
• Marine Engineer Officer
• Electrical officer
• Deck Crew
• Engine Crew
• Pantry and Galley staff
Navigating Officer
A Navigating officer will be responsible for the navigation of ships, loading and discharging of cargo, maintenance of ships, safety of passengers and crew and observance of various national and international codes of conduct.
To become a navigating officer one has to do a course of diploma in nautical science. Admission is taken after 10+2. Top few collages offering this course are T. S. Chanakaya, New Mumbai (admission through IIT JEE), LBS Collage Mumbai and International Maritime Academy Chennai. Apart from these collage there are number of courses offered by various shipyards, Shipping companies and private collages in collaboration with shipping companies. While taking admission one should enquire about the placement prospects of these collages. To know the eligibility criteria for each of these college follow the link.
http://www.dgshipping.com/dgship/fina /nautical_regionwise_website_Jan%202009.pdf
One can expect to earn a starting salary USD 400-900 & can reach up to USD 10,000 – 18000 pm depending upon the company and type of ship. One can also move to shore jobs once you get sufficient experience.
Marine Engineer Officer
To keep a ship moving all the time out on the high seas falls in the gamut of the Marine Engineer on board a ship. It is no mean achievement to carry out this job, given the harsh conditions at sea with the vagaries of the weather. Working on a stable platform on solid ground, it is easy to maintain and run machinery. But with the ship rolling forty degrees on either side, it becomes a herculean task to run the main engine of a massive ship. The Marine Engineer needs to be proficient in the areas of Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering.
To become a marine engineer officer one has to do a course of marine engineering or mechanical engineering with 1 year pre sea training. Admission is taken after 10+2. Top few collages offering this course are Marine engineering and research institute, Kolkata (admission through IIT JEE), Marine engineering and research institute, Mumbai, Tolani maritime institute, International Maritime Academy Chennai. Apart from these collage there are number of courses offered by various shipyards, Shipping companies and private collages in collaboration with shipping companies which provide 1 year Pre Sea training to mechanical engineer. While taking admission one should enquire about the placement prospects of these collages. To know the eligibility criteria for each of these colleges follow the link.
http://www.dgshipping.com/dgship/final/engineering_regionwise_Jan2009.pdf
One can expect to earn a starting salary USD 700-900 & can reach up to USD 10,000 – 18000 pm depending upon the company and type of ship. One can also move to shore jobs once you get sufficient experience.
Electrical officer
A electrical engineer can do a 1 year pre sea training to become an electrical officer. Expected salary can be in the range of 3000-6000 USD.
Deck Crew
For eligibility criteria follow the link. Expected salary can be in the range of 400-1500 USD depending upon qualification.
http://www.dgshipping.com/dgship/final/gprating_regionwise_aug08.pdf
Engine Crew
For eligibility criteria follow the link. Expected salary can be in the range of 400-1500 USD depending upon qualification.
http://www.dgshipping.com/dgship/final/gprating_regionwise_aug08.pdf
Pantry and Galley staff
http://www.dgshipping.com/dgship/final/saloonrating_regionwise_aug08.pdf
Comments
B.E.(Marine Engg.) or B.Tech. (Marine Engg.) as
many colleges are offering this degree in above
mentioned names? Please guide me. Thanks.
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