Can we go in Indian Navy from merchant navy?
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Yes you can provided you fulfill Indian navy requirements.
Merchant Navy candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master will be inducted as Acting Lieutenant. (d) Officers of SSC (IT) will undergo 04 Weeks Naval orientation Course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
Can a navy sailor join merchant navy?
Yes, You can join the Merchant Navy after 10th as a Sailor. You can apply for the GP Rating Couse training to become a sailor in the Merchant Navy Private company or Government company etc.
Do navy carry guns?
Therefore, during Navy basic training, you won’t get to fire the M16 rifle. Instead, you qualify with the M9 pistol and the Mossberg 500 shotgun. The Navy is unique in that before you get to handle an actual weapon, you get a chance to fire the weapon on a computerized simulator.
Indian Navy vacancy 2021 Educational Qualification Candidates who are applying for the Artificer Apprentice (AA) posts must have passed 12th with 60\% or more marks in aggregate with Maths & Physics and have Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science.
Officers and Sailors enjoy generous leave time. Officers are entitled to 60 days annual leave and 20 days casual leave. As a sailor you are entitled to 60 days annual leave and 30 days casual leave. The accumulation of leave has a limit which is stipulated from time to time.
What is the eligibility for joining the Merchant Navy?
The eligibility for joining the merchant navy is finishing class twelve with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates ought to be Unmarried Indian Citizens (male or female). Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 is also allowed.
Can retired sailors from the Indian Navy join the Merchant Navy?
Unfortunately there is little scope for retired sailors from the Indian Navy in the Merchant Navy. Earlier many officers from the Navy used to take premature retirement and join the merchant navy, as their experience in the navy used to count as equivalent to certificate of competency which is a must to sail in merchant ships.
Candidates ought to be Unmarried Indian Citizens (male or female). Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 is also allowed. After clearing the test, there’s an interview and a medical test. You also ought to complete a ship-training course prior to employment.
There is no specific recruitment process in Merchant Navy for Indian Navy Personnel. However Indian Navy Sailors are preferred owing to their vast sailing experience. As far as I know Engine room and Electrical Sailors have less issues in joining merchant navy. They are frequently recruited.