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Can automobile engineer join merchant navy?

Yes, you can join Merchant Navy after completing diploma in Automobile Engineering. The candidate should have passed 12th class or equivalent with physics, chemistry and mathematics from a recognised board. Age limit is 16 years to 25 years.

Can I join GME after diploma?

Yes, students having diploma in mechanical engineering can take admission in a Marine engineering college. You can also enter the course through lateral entry but that depends in seats and only few colleges only offer lateral entry.

What is GME course in Merchant Navy?

Graduate Marine Engineering
The Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course provides mechanical engineering graduates an opportunity to take up one year course and enter merchant navy by becoming a marine engineer.

How can I join the Merchant Navy after mechanical engineering?

To join Merchant Navy after Mechanical Engineering all you need to do is to enrol into 1 year full accommodation course called as Graduate in Marine Engineering (GME). There are various institute which are having there own entrance exams for GME course , try to crack them as they will surely make you…

Can I do Marine Engineering and be an engineer on ship?

You can do marine engineering and be an engineer on ship. If you are a mechanical engineer, there’s a GME course after graduate in engineering. For Graduate in Marine Engineering (GME) course you should have at least 60\% marks in last year of your Engineering degree/marksheet. Details about all this courses you can explore on internet.

What is the salary of a mechanical engineer in a ship?

After completing your B.E in mechanical engineering,you need to undergo a one year training in GME course after a 6 months sea service and clearing of your COC exam you will be appointed as 4th engineer on the ship with initial salary of 2300$-2800$pm.

How many years does it take to study marine engineering?

For engineering students, they have to go through 1 year GME course. For BSC students, they will get direct admission to the 2nd year of B.tech marine engineering. Below are the courses you can do: