In 1947, the Republic
India consisted of
33 ships of Indian navy, and 538 officers to secure a coastline of more than
4,660 miles (7,500 km) and 1,280 islands. The merchant navy is a
high growth industry with lots of new vessels being commissioned every year. Whilst marine engineers come from all over the world,
from different cultures and backgrounds, and work in diverse areas of the
shipping industry, they share many common experiences. Let’s see why
more and more people are opting for marine engineering these days:
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Excellent
pay:
Most shipping companies offer excellent packages, incentives and benefits which
are at par or above any other industry in the world.
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Financial
independence at a young age: Young marine engineers are paid quite well and comparatively higher than
their same age peers in other industries. Thus this gives financial
independence at a young age.
Opportunities
to travel: Needless to say, a career in shipping lets you travel
around the world, visit exotic destinations, know more interesting facts about
ships and enjoy sailing through the vast ocean in big ships at night.
Career
flexibility and security: The training and experience acquired from
a can be used across industries and in many diverse areas.
Different types of vessels give opportunities for different experiences and
challenges. And the demand for seafarers will ensure that you will always have
great job prospects.
Adventure: Life
at sea is fully of adventure and interesting experiences. Even with the latest
technologies an ocean voyage can be quite exciting. It’s a great chance to know
many new and surprising facts about sea.
Fast
Growth: This fast growing industry also provides an opportunity for
young seafarers to climb up the ladder fast and take on leadership positions
faster.
Long
vacations: Shipping companies understand the work stress marine engineers are subject to and hence have built in periods of R&R between
trip schedules.
However, with lots of opportunities in Indian Navy, abroad
and a lucrative salary to boot, life as a Marine Engineer is becoming an
increasingly popular career choice.
