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Q I have a younger brother and he is in class 12th this year in science stream. he want to join merchant navy as an officer. so i want to know about the courses, for which he can prepare or he has to complete his B. Tech first.
  Posted By : SARANGA , Dehradun | On 15.1.2012 Post Answer Post Answer .

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A Person can join Merchant Navy on the basis of X , XII & B'tech The initial training & other formalaties are almost of same for all the three, only difference is if he enters on the basis of X he will require 36 months of seatime, after XII he will have to require 18/24 months of seatime & after B'Tech he will require 6-9 months of sea time to be eligible for Officer examination on Deck / Engine side....

  Posted By : Ship Crews , Mumbai | On 21.1.2012
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For career details regarding merchant navy click here

  Posted By : Alvin , Kochi | On 20.1.2012