JOIN THE MERCHANT NAVY FOR A FLOURISHING CAREER.

To join Merchant Navy as a Cadet you need to clear the Selection test and Interview of the Shipping Company, that would employ you as a cadet in future, you also need to clear the All India Common Entrance test (IMU CET) conducted by Indian Maritime University, Chennai(www.imu.edu.in).

There are two Batches in a Year. 1st batch starts in 1st week of February while 2nd begins in 1st Week of August. Basic eligibility is:

• 12^th pass out with minimum 65% in PCM.
• Minimum 60% in English in 10^th or 12^th.

Above are the minimum Eligibility criteria laid down by the University while the Sponsoring shipping companies may keep slightly higher cut offs.

Yes, deck cadet training is carried under the “DNS Program, (Diploma in Nautical Science) leading to B.S.C Nautical Science”. The degree is issued by Indian Maritime University IMU, Chennai.

Since you would be a B.S.C Nautical Science Degree holder you can pursue higher studies like M.B.A in Chartering, Logistics Mgt., Maritime Law etc. You can also settle down ashore as a Faculty in Maritime colleges (Starting Salary: 150,000/-) or join one of the many shipping company offices as Superintendent, Marine Consultant. ARI’s simulator division has immense scope for merchant navy officers who would like to utilize their years of sea experience into Software development for Marine simulators.

• ARI Fee – 4.25 lacs, all inclusive
• University Fee – Rs. 35000/-

ARI Conducts written test and Interview on behalf of major Shipping Companies. You first need to register yourself in “ARI Database”. To register just fill the form on the Top of this page. ARI would inform you as and when the selection process starts.