Can i join merchant navy with commerce background?

Name: Shubham

Q: Can i join merchant navy with commerce background?

A: With B.com degree you have very limited opportunity in Merchant Navy. Jobs in admin department and logistics are open to B.Com graduate. 

Career in Merchant Navy can be pursued either as an officer or a rating in mainly two specialized fields, i.e. Marine Engineering and Nautical (deck).

Officers

1. 3 year degree course in Nautical Science for (10+2) students.

2. 4 year degree course in Marine Engineering for (10+2) students.

3. 2 year course for Diploma Holders.

4. 1 year course for Graduate Mechanical Engineers.

5. 3 month course for Deck Cadets for (10+2) students.

Rating (Entry standard Xth)

1. 4 month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose (GP) rating.

2. 3 month Pre-Sea Course for Deck rating.

3. 3 month Pre-Sea Course for Engine rating.

4. 4 month Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating.

A candidate can join as utility hand or Petty Officers (Fitters) after completing 4 Basic Courses, i.e. FPFF, EFA, PSSR and PST.