Can i join merchant navy with commerce

To join merchant Navy , a commerce student can repeat class 12th with PCM and clearing the IMU CET by opting following courses and join as an officer.

. To join Deck department

Diploma nautical science

B.sc nautical science

. To join engine department

B.tech marine engineering

Graduate Marine engineering

Diploma in marine engineering

Another way to join merchant Navy is by doing GP Rating Course . By doing GP Rating, a commerce student can join merchant Navy and become a part of rating onboard. Rating are skilled workers who support officers to perform various tasks on board. There are two types of rating depending on type of department they join. 1 deck rating. 2. Engine rating.

Starting your career as rating might feel easy in the first but later you might feel stuck because through this way, growth will be slow . To become officer, through GP Rating will take very long time , alot of dedication. About less than 1 percent of GP Rating candidates reach the merchant Navy officer rank.

Yes you can join navy commerce students may be well-suited to roles in areas such as finance and accounting, which are also present in the merchant navy. However, a separate degree or certification in marine-related field like marine engineering, nautical science or marine technology is required to join as a seafarer and other

But it is not recommended to join merchant navy with commerce and science stream because of low pay and lesss vacancies instead join military,army.

To know more about the Merchant Navy Courses After 12th read: https://www.careers360.com/courses/articles/merchant-navy-courses-after-12th-counar