Last Updated on July 30, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Do you want to build a decent career in merchant navy sector? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best merchant navy colleges and training centers in Kerala, India. Both students and parents may use this guide to find the right maritime training academy in Kerala.
Merchant navy is a very popular choice among students in Kerala. 12th pass students, 10th pass students, graduates – it is a popular choice among candidates hailing from different walks of academic life!
Why is merchant navy such a popular choice among the youth of Kerala, you may ask. Here are some of the prominent reasons responsible for this trend –
- Merchant navy jobs are well rewarding (financially)
- Time aboard a ship is usually followed by decent number of holidays
- Chance to travel around the world (free of cost)
- Chance to experience different cultures
- Chance to work in a multicultural environment
- Tax benefits
- Attractive perks, bonuses and other advantages
This job also brings with it a set of cons. Let us check them out. Here they are –
- Social and family life suffers while aboard a ship
- Health issues
- Work hazard
If you want to build a decent career in merchant navy sector, you have multiple ways to accomplish your dream! 10th pass students, 12th pass students, engineering graduates – there exists multiple paths for students hailing from different walks of academic life to enter this profession.
There exists different merchant navy courses and training programs, which will help you realize your dream of joining the merchant navy. Some of these courses can be pursued after 12th standard, some training programs can be pursued after 10th standard. Some other courses can be pursued after completing relevant Bachelor’s Degree programs. You may also check – IMU CET exam.
Here is a list of some of the popular merchant navy courses – B.Tech. Marine Engineering, B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.Tech. Naval Architecture, B.Tech. Offshore Engineering, ETO training, GP Rating, NCV training etc. For the entire list and details, check out this guide – list of merchant navy courses in India.
Come, let us check out the list of maritime colleges in Kerala. Here it is –
List of merchant navy colleges and training centers in Kerala 2022
Here are some of the popular maritime colleges/training centers/Universities in Kerala –
- Indian Maritime University, Kochi, Kerala
- CIFNET, Kochi, Kerala
- Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, Kerala
- Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Kochi, Kerala
- Department of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Engineering, SNGCE, Kadayirippu, Kerala
- Cochin Maritime Academy, Kochi, Kerala
- ACS International, Kollam, Kerala
- Haris Institute of Safety Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Aluva, Kerala
- Academy of International Studies, Kochi, Kerala
- Engineers Training Centre, Thrissur, Kerala
- Univan Maritime Training Academy, Ernakulam, Kerala
- International Education Council, Kochi, Kerala
- Merchant Navy Club, Kochi, Kerala
- Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology, Kochi, Kerala
The above mentioned colleges are known to offer merchant navy courses belonging to the following disciplines – marine engineering, naval architecture, offshore engineering, sailor training, safety training, welding, commercial diving, electro-technical training, nautical science etc.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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