Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade carrying cargo across the globe for export-import business. It is estimated that 95% of international trade happens by the sea route. The Merchant navy is the collective term for commercial shipping and includes a variety of vessels like the Cargo Liners, Bulk Carriers, Containers, Oil Tankers, Passenger Ships etc.

This fast moving and technologically advanced industry requires highly trained seafarers working across Navigation, Engineering, Electro-Technical and on-board services disciplines at both Officer and Rating levels. There are a variety of entry routes available to start a career at sea within the Merchant Navy, which includes fully sponsored training programmes so that you are assured of a job even before you start your training!

Life at sea is very adventurous and full of challenges with long travels across the world. You will work with multi-national crew and possibly learn new languages. A career at sea offers a wealth of exciting opportunities for anyone looking for adventure and a job away from the normal humdrum of a desk job. It is perhaps the most rewarding experience not only because of the high salary and tremendous growth it offers, but also because of the practical training it imparts

Merchant Navy careers offer a unique way of life. How many careers genuinely offer you the opportunity to see the world, manage and maintain entire work places, work with cutting edge technology and on top of it all get highly paid salary? Marinehunt.com training offers you the chance to select one of three Merchant Navy careers through our highly regarded training programmes with internationally recognised qualifications and guaranteed 90 day On Board training aboard a merchant navy vessel and to top it all a 100% assured Placement assistance!

On-Board Training is an organized method of training where the new seafarers learn through the job working at their own speed, gaining confidence every day. Seafarers will learn about Tank Soundings, Ship Maintenance, Life Saving and Fire Fighting, Appliance Handling, Deck Work, Berthing/Un-berthing , Pilotage Operations, Port and Cargo operations, Watchkeeping, Handling logs, Navigation etc.

Marinehunt.com is committed to 100% Placement and we have been continuously doing it over the last several years successfully. Our crew supply to international shipping companies is successful because of our very close cooperation with the employer companies worldwide.

Our trainees are working in all types of vessels all over the world. You will be placed successfully on board any vessel like a Tanker, Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Ro-Ro, Offshore Tugs, Anchor Handling Tugs, Dredgers, Jack-up Rigs, Fishing, Survey or a Research vessel..

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Candidates should be between the age of 18 and 25 years holding a valid passport and physically and medically fit to join duty.The Ratings programme allows you to start at a very early stage immediately after your Class Xth and rise up the ladder. However, Officers should have PCM with a 60% in their plus two to qualify.

Growth is fast and comes very soon. You can qualify to become a Captain or a Chief Engineer of the ship within ten years earning huge salary and very high esteem.

“Take a look at the various Merchant Navy careers we offer and your sea career could be just around the corner.”