Explore lucrative careers in the Merchant Navy: Join The Hindu’s Webinar on April 5

Discover lucrative and long-term careers in the merchant navy with expert insights from industry leaders in a webinar.

The merchant navy has always been an attractive proposition for those who find living and working on ships at sea attractive. Careers in the arena are wide and varied with tremendous potential for youngsters and related courses can be pursued right after Class 10. The jobs are hands-on, lucrative, and long-term. In recent times, Indian seafarers have been extensively employed by foreign ship owners and managers as well. 

India is the youngest nation in the world, with over 66 per cent of its population under the age bracket of 18-35 years today. A good portion of the youth is well-educated and proficient in English, which makes them ready to take up roles in many global industries, including a highly paid career in merchant shipping. The demand for Indian seafarers is rising at the global level, but the supply is still restricted.

The work in a merchant ship can be divided into — deck, and engine. In many instances there has to be co-operative effort and teamwork since there are areas of overlap in functions. Studies in the growth of merchant navy services indicate great prospects for those who get trained in this area. Right aptitude is essential for success.

While the experience of Indian seafarers has been positive by and large, there have been some challenges too. Life at sea can be challenging even if the careers provide much job satisfaction. Being away from friends and family, living by oneself for long stretches can take a toll. But the salaries and long-term prospects can far outweigh the negatives. 

There are several entry points for careers in the merchant navy. These have their own career paths onboard and at shore. Join us on the webinar The Hindu is organising on “Careers and courses in the Merchant Navy” on April 5, 5: 00 p.m. Register now for free to ask questions and interact with the panellists. Those who ask the three best questions will get a free online subscription to The Hindu.

The webinar will have esteemed panellists that include: Capt. Daniel J. Joseph, Deputy Director General of Shipping, serves as the nodal designate for DG Shipping - Crisis Management response team; Capt. Vinayak Mohla is the Head, Cadet Recruitment and Competency Management at Anglo-Eastern; Francis Akkara, Director and Principal, Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre, has over three decades of comprehensive experience in the maritime industry, including nine years of sailing expertise aboard LPG and VLCC ships.