Wednesday, November 7, 2012

What is merchant navy?

The Merchant Navy of any country is  entitled to the non-fighting ships that are used to transport the cargo and passengers on the sea. The ships used for the purpose are of many types like passenger vessels also known as cruise ships, cargo liners, tankers, carriers, bulk carriers as well as other special types of ships are used by the seas. Sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer name is entitled to the staff who work at the ships on the seas.

The life of  "Mariner" is very tough and hard working because condition on a ship can be cramped, noisy, dangerous and completely different from the offshore. The water can be sometime so dangerous due to the weather conditions yet they fight with the monster waves like a brave soldier. They don't fight with the humans like real soldier do but they face the cruel nature of the seas like storms,high waves and other wildnesses of the nature. The more grievous thing for them is the pain of staying away from there families for long long periods and this is like another battle for them " a battle with their emotions" although with all  problems they perform their duties and serve their respective countries with a great passion.

“A smooth sea never made a good sailor. A straight and level road never made a good driver”

The life of a mariner is full of adventures and long voyages to many exotic and dangerous places. As a reward above all this, the excellent pay and future promising promotional opportunities make this career thrilling and exciting in spite of all the tough life and long time absence from family and home

The Merchant Navy needs interpersonal skills and a strong mental makeup. Most of students are impressed by attractive salaries and luxurious life style without knowing the reality, that they require these skills to become a "Real Mariner". These students must realize their potential before joining this field.

Life of a Mariner is not a comfortable break from the normal life. They have to face many problems in real life. They have to pass many stipulated papers to get higher promotions and ability to stand stable in the case of job shortage due to economy fall of any kind in the maritime sector. A candidate must be ready to accept these sorts of challenges in his life. If you think that you can bear all these shortcomings then you can explore the world at anyone Else's cost with a pretty benefits along with world acknowledgment.

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