Merchant Navy Officer

Entry requirements:
You can join the merchant navy from age 16 as an officer cadet or as an apprentice able seafarer (deck). You'll need at least 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English, maths and physics (or combined Science) or equivalent qualifications. If you have A levels or equiva

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Hi Anil!
There is nothing called water merchant. In defence, I am assuming you mean to say Indian Navy that protects and safeguards the country's exclusive economic zone, the ocean resources and the coasts from any invasion. You can go through this link and see a detailed guidance about the career ht

Hi Gautam,
You can apply online. But in addition to IMUCET, you also have to clear sponsorship exams of shipping companies, these exams are now heavy on competition and candidate has to get sponsored by a good company to secure admission in IMU courses. For information, please visit http://officersma

No, you cannot appear for IMUCET.

Yes, on the basis of your rank in IMT, you can get admission in AEMS and SIMS, but not in IMU.

Some of the Merchant Navy Courses after 12th are listed below :
- To join as a Deck Officer
1. B.Sc. Nautical Science (3 Years)
2. Diploma in Nautical Science (Leads to a B.Sc. Nautical Science. Duration is 1 year)
- To join as an Engineer
1. BE/B Tech Marine Engineering (4 Years)
- To join as a Rating