Merchant Navy, GP Rating, Deck Cadet

1. Join ship as a trainee (ordinary seaman) for 9 months (Stipend during on-board training: USD 300-USD 500)

2. Apply for watch-keeping certificate.
After that Sail as an Able Bodied Seaman (A.B.) for next 9 to 18 months ( Salary: USD 500 - USD 1000)

3. After completing total sea time of 24 months. He appears for 2nd Mate exams or Class 4 M.E.O. Exams.(Salary : USD 2500- USD 5000)

4. CAN APPEAR FOR 1st MATE / CLASS 2 M.E.O.,C.O.C.(CAN SAIL AS 1st MATE/2nd ENGINEER (SALARY 6000-8000 USD P.M.)

5. CAN RISE UPTO THE RANK OF CHIEF ENGINEER/MASTER (SALARY 8000-12000 USD P.M.)