Merchant Navy

Top 10 Maritime Colleges in the United States

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Getting a degree from a reputed maritime university/college and enrolling in good online college classes gives a solid head-start to one’s seafaring career. Many colleges in the U.S offer good maritime courses that you can choose per your interests and career needs.

In this article, we bring you the Top 10 Maritime Colleges of the United States.

The Best Maritime Colleges in the U.S.1. Florida Institute of Technology

The Florida Institute of Technology offers bachelor’s degrees in environmental...

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Is It Possible to Join Merchant Navy In India After 10th?

Merchant Navy in India after the 10th

The merchant marine has long been a lucrative job field, owing to the exciting and financially rewarding career opportunities it provides to all who choose to work in it. Unlike the typical 9 to 5 jobs, the profession has many job prospects. The Merchant Navy is brimming with opportunities, and aspiring candidates can opt for deck crew positions, engine crew jobs, maritime law, maritime management etc. 

 So, is it possible to seek a career in the Merchant Navy after Class 10th? Well, let’s talk...

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Duties of the 3rd Engineer On Ship

3rd Engineer is the intermediate rank in the merchant Navy. This ship rank is very well placed, two above the junior ranks and two below the senior ranks.

In other words, the 3rd Engineers can act as an onboard mentor to the 4th Engineers and as the “go-to” assistant to the 2nd Engineers.

The duties of 3rd Engineers can vary depending upon the situation, company policies, nature of the tasks, and ship type.

Although the 3rd engineer’s job scope is dynamic, the ship duties can be divided into the...

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Why is Merchant Navy Day Celebrated?

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Merchant Navy Day is a momentous occasion to express gratitude and recognise the hard work, dedication and persistence of the seafarers because of whom the world maritime trade continues to prosper and grow.

But before we delve deeper into Merchant Navy Day and how it is celebrated, let’s understand what the merchant navy is and why it is so important.

Merchant Navy is a non-military service used to describe commercial shipping, which includes different kinds of ships, such as container ships,...

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What is the Purpose of DG Shipping?

Directorate General of ShippingWhat is DG Shipping?

The Directorate General of Shipping, India, or DG Shipping, is an office of the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.

As you might understand from its name, this government agency deals with all matters related to the shipping/maritime industry in India, whether it be passing & implementing shipping policies, rules and regulations, training seafarers/ merchant navy officers per IMO guidelines, issuing certifications, ensuring seafarers’ welfare, safeguarding...

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A Guide To Nautical Science Diploma

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The Nautical Science Diploma is an undergraduate course or program that lasts one year. It is an important course in the marine industry and offers a unique opportunity for class 12th students to pursue a career as a Deck Officer in the merchant navy. The course is two semesters long and focuses on practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

One can be admitted to this course on merit or after entrance exams. The average fee of a nautical science diploma in a good maritime college ranges from...

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Delving Into The Hopes And Fears Of Young Seafarers

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In advance of Merchant Navy Day our CEO Sara Baade has been thinking about the young merchant seafarer lives lost in two world wars and how today’s Gen Z seafarers are approaching a very different life at sea, sources Sailors Society.

Young Crew

As CEO of a maritime charity, I know that during both wars we relied on merchant ships bringing supplies from across the North and South Atlantic. I know that the seafarers on board those ships lived with the very real and...

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58th annual commemoration at the Merchant Navy Memorial and Columbarium

Pictured: a view at Rookwood Cemetery. Photo credit: Rookwood Cemetery.

The Merchant Navy War Memorial Fund has announced details of the 58th annual commemoration at the Merchant Navy Memorial and Columbarium.

The event will be held at the Rookwood Cemetery on Sunday 16 April 2023 at 11:00 am.

The Guest of Honour delivering the 2023 address is Rear Admiral Christopher Smith AM, CSM, RAN, Commander Australian Fleet.

Readers interested in attending the event should contact the MNWMF secretary, Stan...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/58th-annual-commemoration-at-the-merchant-navy-memorial-and-columbarium/

Maritime Professional Council launches on Merchant Navy Day, 3rd September

Maritime Professional Council launches on Merchant Navy Day, 3rd September

Maritime Professional Council sets course to influence lawmakers

Shipping is going through huge technological changes and the industry’s professional bodies say their expertise needs to be utilised more fully when policy decisions are made in this vital sector.

For generations, Professional organisations have provided a key source of expertise helping to maintain the right standards across industrial sectors. In the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/17/maritime-professional-council-launches-on-merchant-navy-day-3rd-september/

On Armistice Day maritime union RMT remembers the sacrifice of the Merchant Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

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On Armistice Day maritime union RMT remembers the sacrifice of the Merchant Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said:

“Today we remember all those who have lost their lives in conflicts around the globe and as a maritime trade union we particularly remember the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary who have paid the ultimate price on the seas from the convoys, to the Falklands and in many other theatres of war.

“We have...

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