What is Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) The Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) shipping industry’s voluntary body for promoting and developing the shipping sector’s education, training, and skills. It is a part of the UK Chamber of Shipping, the trade association for the UK shipping industry. MNTB is located in the UK is known for…
Every day people fall for fraudulent job agents and become victims of their scams. Such fake job agents/agencies not only disappear and waste a good sum of money of yours but also waste your precious time. Just when you feel that you have landed your dream job and you will have everything you ever desired…
The Merchant Navy and the Defence Navy are two of the most lucrative and adventurous fields one can opt for in a career in the marine world. Both of these are marine workforces that involve undergoing rigorous training, staying at sea for several months a year and both of them offer fairly handsome pay. There…
A seafarer has to be very cautious before applying for or taking up any job offer. It is very crucial to find if the shipping company is genuine and worth working for. The Internet has made it convenient for people to find their desired jobs with the ease of sitting at home. It has taken…
How To Join Merchant Navy In India After Class 12th? Do you want to know how to join the merchant navy in India? Then, you’re at the right spot. This article will provide you all the courses, jobs, qualifications, and eligibility criteria for having a career in the merchant navy after 1oth and 12th. There…
Who is a 4th Engineer? A 4th Engineer is the rank of an engine officer working as a crucial member of the engine department on a vessel. He is also called a Third Assistant Engineer. A 4th engineer is the officer-in-charge of the engineering watch on board. A Fourth Engineer reports to the 2nd Engineer…
Every year, many candidates appear for Merchant Navy Competency Exams conducted by Mercantile Marine Departments in Indian exam systems found at various ports across the country and governed by the central government via the Directorate General of Shipping. These examinations adhere to the Standards For Training Certification and Watchkeeping 2010 (STCW). Still, many Indian seafarers…
A maritime expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge in the marine industry and provides opinions and evidence to assist courts in reaching decisions. A maritime expert witness generally also has a huge experience in admiralty and maritime law. They are trusted by many to provide the best advice or judgment possible when it…
Jobs in the merchant navy are some of the most sought-after jobs. A marine career is not only lucrative but also unconventional and exciting which attracts a lot of aspiring seafarers. The marine industry is a very big industry that constantly needs both skilled and unskilled workers. Even experienced maritime professionals are on a constant…
A chief engineer of a ship is the head engineering department and is primarily responsible for the proper working of the engine room machinery and the operation of all mechanical equipment on the ship. A chief engineer is also referred to as “ChEng” or simply “Chief“. Though the chief engineer is responsible for the Engine…