Career Guides
Maritime Career Guides for Merchant Navy, Cruise & Offshore
Explore in-depth guides for Deck Officers, Marine Engineers, ETOs, GP Ratings, cruise ship staff and offshore oil rig workers. Learn eligibility, courses, exams, salary bands and promotion paths – written specially for Indian and global seafarers.
All Maritime Career Guides
Start with the Maritime Career Guide if you are a beginner, then open the relevant card below for your rank, course or vessel type. Each page gives detailed, practical information to help you plan the right path.
Maritime Career Guide (Start Here)
Big-picture guide to all maritime careers – Deck, Engine, ETO, Ratings, Cruise & Offshore. Start here if you are confused which path to choose.
Read career guide →BeginnersHow to Join Merchant Navy
Step-by-step process for Indian students after 10th, 12th or graduation – courses, eligibility, entrance exams and sponsorship tips.
Read career guide →DeckDeck Officer Career (Deck Cadet to Master)
Detailed route from Deck Cadet to Captain: IMU-CET, DNS/BSc, sea time, exams, promotion ladder and typical salary at each rank.
Read career guide →EngineMarine Engineer Career
How to become a Marine Engineer from India – approved colleges, course options, onboard role, promotion path and salary range.
Read career guide →ElectricalElectro-Technical Officer (ETO) Career
DG Shipping approved ETO course, eligible engineering branches, shipboard duties, electrical & electronic systems and ETO salary.
Read career guide →RatingsGP Rating – Complete Career Guide
Who should choose GP Rating, work profile on deck & engine side, real life onboard, promotion to AB/Bosun and salary insights.
Read career guide →CourseGP Rating Course Details
Course duration, eligibility, medical standards, DG Shipping approved institutes and admission tips for General Purpose Rating.
Read career guide →CruiseHow to Join Cruise Ships
Pathways to join cruise ships in Deck, Engine and Hotel department. Required experience, documents and how recruitment really works.
Read career guide →CruiseCruise Ship Departments & Ranks
Overview of bridge, engine, hotel, entertainment, medical and technical departments with typical cruise ship ranks in each.
Read career guide →HospitalityCruise Ship Hotel Department Guide
Hotel careers at sea – restaurant, housekeeping, front office, bar, galley and shore excursions for hospitality graduates.
Read career guide →OffshoreOffshore Oil Rig Jobs Career Guide
Roustabout, Roughneck, Driller, Toolpusher, Barge Engineer and Rig Manager – qualification, work pattern and salary ranges.
Read career guide →OffshoreTypes of Oil Rigs & Offshore Units
Jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, drillships, FPSOs and offshore support vessels explained with typical operation areas.
Read career guide →ResourcesSeafarers Guide & Essential Checklists
Central guide for active seafarers – documents, STCW courses, insurance, safety, contracts and long-term career tips.
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