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Merchant Navy Officer
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Merchant Navy Officer

1 Description of the job

Merchant-navy officers navigate and run commercial ships carrying cargo and passengers across the world, working on deck, engine or electro-technical teams.

  • Navigate and operate the ship safely
  • Maintain engines and systems
  • Manage cargo, crew and safety

2 Skills required

Maritime training (DNS / B.Sc Nautical / B.Tech Marine) Navigation & engineering Discipline Physical & medical fitness English Teamwork Resilience

3 Opportunities available in the market

Merchant-navy careers need DG Shipping-approved training and sea-time; officers can earn well, with long periods at sea.

  • Shipping companies (Indian and foreign)
  • Offshore, tanker and cruise operators
  • Port authorities and maritime organisations

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹6 – 12 LPA≈ ₹50K – ₹1L / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹18 – 40 LPA≈ ₹1.5L – ₹3.33L / month
Senior / specialist₹50 – 100 LPA≈ ₹4.17L – ₹8.33L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand
2 Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
High demand
3 West Bengal
Kolkata, Siliguri
Kolkata, Siliguri
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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