Since time immemorial, Ships at sea have beckoned the brave and adventurous. The attracton of riehes in this profession has been subject of many a folklore. Even the situation remains more or less the same, except that today the ships are far safer than they were in the time of Vasco-da-Gamma and Columbus.Today there any career which can fetch such high salaries at such a young age that the Merchant Navy offers.Unfortunately,the knowledge on the subject of "what is Merchant Navy & How do I Join it" still remains the privilege of very people who already have relatives and friend in this industry. With this in background, in this section we wish to tell about career in Merchant Navy.The ships today are highly professional for the safe and efficient operation of the ship. The training in India is of exceptionally high standards and the seafarers are one of the most sought after commodity in the shipping industry worldwide. Needless to say that an Indian seafarers demands and does gets highly paid. 

The Merchant Navy is a non-combatant commercial fleet, which deals with transporting cargo and occasionally, passenger, by sea. Its fleet is there fore composed of passenger vessels, cargo liners, tankers, carriers as well as other special types of vehicles.A career in this field is full of adventure and long voyages to exotic place. Above all this the excellent pay and promising promotional opportunities make the career Iucrative and exciting in spite of all the hand work life and long absence from family and home. 

They are usually employed by shipping companies on a basis, which is generally of six to nine month duration. In Merchant Navy, major tasks performed are in three basic areas of a chip. The Deck, the enginne and the Saloon Department. There are thus many options that are available for nay youngster who has dreams to join the Merchant Navy. The deck officers include the captain, chief officer, Second Officer, third officer and other junior officer. The engine department consists of chief engineer, second engineer, third engineer, forth engineer, electrical officer and junior engineer. The Service department manages rhe kitchen, laundry and other services. Jobs are available with shipping companies in India and other countries.