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What does a merchant navy official do and what to do to become merchant navy official?

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The merchant marine is the commercial shipping industry of the India. It includes:- Cruise ships Container ship High-tech ferries High quality oil tankers for oil, gas and chemicals. Modern bulk carriers that transport minerals, grain and coal Specialized support vessels The officers of the merchant marine cover manage the navigation, communications, crew, cargo and general operation of the ship. They also take care of passengers on boats and participate in social events on board. As a cover officer, you would work at one of the four levels, based on your experience: Master (Captain): you would be fully responsible for the operation and general safety of the ship, the crew (ratings), the passengers and the cargo. You would handle legal and business matters and keep all ship records updated. General Manager: you will assist the Master and supervise the operations and the maintenance of the platform, the handling of the load and the storage. You would also administer wor