The Merchant Navy is the name given to the UK's commercial shipping industry. It is made up of shipping companies that own and manage a wide range of different types and sizes of ships.

To become a merchant seafarer, you need to undergo specialist training to achieve professional seafaring certification and educational qualifications. This takes place at sea, on board shipping companies' vessels, and in specialist colleges and universities throughout the UK. All programmes are sponsored, with course fees paid, living costs and other allowances provide

The British merchant fleet operates worldwide and includes:

• Some of the most prestigious cruise companies in the world
• Containerships carrying a variety of cargo
• High-tech ferries carrying millions of passengers each year
• High-quality oil, gas and chemical tankers of all sizes
• Modern bulk carriers carrying ores, grain and coal
• Specialised vessels, including support for the offshore oil and gas industry

Why should you pursue a career in Merchant Navy?

• You are paid while you learn
• You get the chance to travel the world at your company's expense
• Time off is quality period measured in weeks and months - not just days
• Your life at sea is challenging and rewarding
• You can quickly rise to the top and gain responsibility, respect and a salary to match
• There is a lifetime of personal development opportunities post life at sea

Merchant Navy Courses:

• NCV Cadets (Near Costal Vessel)
• Commercial Diving
• STCW + Ship placement
• Saloon Rating
• G.P.Rating
• DES ( Direct Entry Scheme)
• DIPLOMA NAUTICAL SCIENCE (Leading to B. Sc. Nautical Science) Approved by Indian Maritime University (IMU)
• TRAINEE MARINE ENGINEERING (UNDER UK PROCESS)
• Electrician/Fitter/Welder/Diesel Mechanic
• B.Sc. Nautical Science
• B.E. Marine Engineering
• HND (Nautical Science)
• HND (Marine Engineering)
• BE Petroleum & Offshore Engineering
• BE Harbour Engineering & Offshore Technology
• BE Marine Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• BE Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering
• BBM Shipping
• B.Sc. (Hons) Maritime Business & Logistics
• B.Sc. (Hons) Cruise Ship Management
• MBA Shipping & Logistics Management
• MBA Shipping Finance
• MBA Marine Human Resource Management
• MBA Cruise Ship Hospitality Mangement
• Pre Sea Training for Graduate Mechanical Engineers
• M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology

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