WHAT IS MERCHANT NAVY

Merchant Shipping means trading of commercial commodities using ships such as general cargos, oil tankers, chemical tankers, liquid cargos etc. The goods are transported by sea-going ships on International waters all over the world. Merchant Navy career provides an opportunity to visit and acquaint with people from various countries and learn new cultures and much more.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND MERCHANT NAVY

Both the Indian Navy, as well as the Indian Merchant Navy, has a crucial role in our society. While the Indian Navy focuses on the protection of the country, Merchant Navy deals with the transportation of cargo as well as passengers from one location to another.

HOW CAN I JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AS A DECK CADET.?

To join Merchant Navy as a Cadet you need to apply in IOMS through Registering yourself (Apply Now) or Direct walk-in for Interview in our Company, you also need to clear the All India Common Entrance test (IMU CET) conducted by Indian Maritime University, Chennai (www.imu.edu.in)

WHAT ARE THE COURSES AVAILABLE TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY
  • General Purpose Rating –           (A Six Month Certificate Course)
  • Saloon Rating –           (A Six Month Certificate Course)
  • Diploma In Nautical Science –           (A One Year Diploma Course)
  • Bachelor In Nautical Science –           (A Three Year Degree Course)
  • Tech Marine Engineering –           (A Four Year Degree Course)
  • Electro Technical Officer Course –           (A Four Month P.G Course)
  • Graduate Marine Engineering –           (A One Year P.G Course)
HOW CAN I JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AS A G P TRAINEE.?

To join Merchant Navy as a Cadet you need to apply in IOMS through Registering yourself (Apply Now) or Direct walk-in for Interview in our Company

WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR GENERAL PURPOSE RATING COURSE.?

Two Batches in a Year: 1st batch starts in 1st January while 2nd begins in 1st   July

Eligibility:

  • 10th/12th pass out with minimum 40% Aggregate
  • Minimum 40% in English in 10th or 12th
  • Age Limit : Minimum 17 Years 6 Months – 25 Years Maximum
WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR DIPLOMA NAUTICAL SCIENCE.?

Two Batches in a Year: 1st batch starts in 1st f February while 2nd begins in 1st  August.

Eligibility:

  • 12th pass out with minimum 60% in PCM
  • Minimum 50% in English in 10th or 12th
  • Age Limit: Minimum 17 Years 6 Months – 25 Years Maximum
WHY SHOULD I JOIN MERCHANT NAVY.?
  • Big Pay Packages
  • Extreme Tax Benefits
  • Exploring The World
  • Wider Exposure
  • Better Life Style
  • Long Vacation
  • Adventurous Opportunities
  • Have An Nri Status
HOW CAN I CHECK THAT THE MARINE COLLEGE IS RELIABLE OR GENUINE.?
  • Every maritime college in India should be approved by Director General of Shipping (D.G. Shipping) Government of India. College names should figure in the List of approved institutes on the D.G Shipping web site (www.dgshipping .com)
  • These colleges have an approval no. that can be obtained and verified from D.G. Shipping Website.
  • A highly detailed Comprehensive Inspection is carried out under the guidelines of D.G. Shipping by high level external agencies on parameters like Quality of Faculty, Standard of Training, Infrastructure, Placement Record, Training Techniques post which a grade is allocated to the colleges.
WHAT WOULD BE THE SALARY DO I EARN.?
RANK

(DECK SIDE)

SALARY

(APPROX)

RANK

(ENGINE SIDE)

SALARY

(APPROX)

DECK CADET / TR.OS 250 $ – 500 $ TME / TR. WIPER 250 $ – 500 $
A.B / BOSAN 500 $ – 1500 $ JR.ENGINEER /OILER 500 $ – 1000 $
THIRD OFFICER 1500 $ – 3000 $ FOURTH ENGINEER 1000 $ – 2000 $
SECOND OFFICER 3000 $ – 5000 $ THIRD ENGINEER 2000 $ – 3000 $
CHIEF OFFICER 5000 $ – 7500 $ SECOND ENGINEER 3000 $ – 5000 $
CAPTAIN/MASTER 7500 $ – 10000 $ CHIEF ENGINEER 5000 $ – 8000 $
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY. ?

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WHAT IF I ALREADY GOT A DEGREE?

It’s unlikely your qualifications will be transferable – unless you’ve taken a Mechanical Engineering degree (or similar) and want to become an Engineering Officer. But your skills and knowledge will be useful. So mention them in your application

WHAT ARE THE STEPS ONCE I JOIN IOMS.?
  • STEP 6

After Completion of your training you can join through us as a trainee Deck or Engine.

 

  • STEP 5

Join the Pre Sea Training Course

 

  • STEP 4

Clear IMU Common Entrance Test  (Not for GP)

 

  • STEP 3

Clear the Medical According to DG Norms

 

  • STEP 2

Clear Final Round of Written and Interview conducted by IOMS , Venue : IOMS Mumbai

Office

 

  • STEP 1

Clear 1st Round of Company Sponsorship Test conducted by IOMS, Venue :IOMS Mumbai Office