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3. The DGS- India deals with implementation
of shipping policy and legislation so as to
ensure the safety of life and ships at sea,
prevention of marine pollution, promotion
of maritime education and training in co-
ordination with the International
Maritime Organization, regulation of
employment and welfare of seamen,
development of coastal shipping,
augmentation of shipping tonnage,
examination and certification of Merchant
Navy Officers, Supervision and Control of
the allied offices under its administrative
jurisdiction

4. Indian Maritime University
The Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a Central University, that was
established by an Act of the Indian Parliament namely the Indian Maritime
University Act 2008, on 14 November 2008. It is the only university in the country
imparting education in the maritime field. It has an All-India jurisdiction and
the headquarters is at Chennai.

5. Merchant Navy can be described as commercial fleet of
non-combatant ships which deals with transportation of
passengers, cargo and lots of other things by sea that may
not possible to dispatch either by road, rail and air,
between all the countries.

6. Merchant Navy fleet may include Passenger ships, Tanker
ships, cargo ships, bulk carriers, refrigerator ships,
container ships, barge carrying ships including roll on/roll
off ships.

7. With growing economic and fastest developing country
India have a largest merchant shipping fleets and have a
variety of jobs in Indian as well as foreign vessels.

8. Merchant Navy is a great career option after 12th, it is
perfect for those who love travelling, adventure,
interested in seeing new places and meeting new
people. In this profession you will travel around the
world and that too free of cost.

9. NAVY OFFICER  ORDINARY MAN
 Proud of being an officer.
 Starts their initial stipend
with Rs.25000pm
 Learn the independent life at
the age of 17-18yr.
 Leadership quality attains.
 Salary package raise upto 24
lacs PA in 3-4 yrs.
 Luxurious life for family and
the person itself.
 Struggle to gain the officer
rank.
 Initial stipend starts with
Rs.10K or less than 10k.
 It takes many yrs for being
independent.
 The only persons with higher
designation LEADS
 Not every person can get 24
Lac package even afer 10 yrs
of their jobs.
 Struggling life for many
years.

10. 1. Navigating officers (Deck
side officers)
2. Marine engineering Officers
(Engine side officers)
3. Crew members (To assist the
officers)
4. Specialized officers
(Electrical officer, Radio
officers)

11. They are responsible for the navigation of the Ship,
the loading / discharge of cargo, radio
communication and the control / safety of the crew,
and passengers. The chief navigator of the ship is the
master, who decides the course of the voyage and
maneuvers the vessel. He exercises complete control
over the officers, crew and any passengers on board
the ship. From the trainee cadet level, one will be
promoted to captain of the ship with proper sea-
experience & further exams.
1. Captain
2. Chief Officer
3. Second Officer
4. Trainee Cadets

12. NAVIGATING OFFICERS TEAM:

13. The ship's engineers have complete responsibility of the
ship's engine room i.e., the main engine, boilers, pumps,
hydraulic fuel systems the ship's electrical generating
plant and distribution system. From the trainee
engineering officer level, one will be promoted to Chief
Engineer of the ship with proper sea-experience and
further exams.
1. Chief Engineer
2. Second Engineer
3. Third Engineer
4. Fourth Engineer
5. Junior Engineering cadets

14. ENGINEER OFFICERS TEAM:

15. The GP crew involve with all kind of day to day
activities to assist either to Chief officers in Deck side
or Second Engineer in Engine side. One can get
Promotion from GP crew position to Captain level or
Chief Engineer level with proper exams and sea
experience. The catering crew will perform the food
preparation and kitchen activities. The specialized
fitters & welders are very much needed for various
types of vessels.
1. GP Crew ( Deck & Engine crew)
2. Catering crew ( Saloon Department)
3. Fitters, Welders Etc.

16. CREW TEAM:

17. BADGES: Merchant Navy

19. Good wages, early
responsibility and good
long term prospects

20.  Generous compared to
shore
 Often tax free
 In developing world,
seafarers are amongst
very highest paid
 Rapid promotion to
become captains and
chief engineers
(commonly in less than
10 years)

21. Career progression
• Early progression to senior grades - including,
eventually, shore based executive management -
commercial skills are gained
• Movement of goods and raw materials is big business.
Career in shipping does not mean lifetime at sea

22. Doing something useful and enjoyable
Reasons to go to sea (2)

23. Specialties• Environmental management role
• Training often funded
• Opportunities to travel
• Generous leave
• Internationally recognized qualifications
• Flexibility and job security
• A special ‘international club’…

24. And…
Something different to working in an office!

25.  Merchant Navy can be joined after 10th as
seafarer after qualifying pre sea courses or
after 12th as an officer through various
degree or diploma courses. Unmarried
Female and Male candidate are eligible .
 Age Limit : 16-25 Years
 Medical Standards: Candidates should be
physically and Mentally strong, fit for sea-
services under standard norms
 Eye-Sight : 6/6 without glasses, No color
Blindness. (The candidate is subject to
medical examination).