Is merchant navy is a risky job?
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However, along with the benefits of merchant navy, there are risks as well. The grass is not all green. We witness situations involving operational failures leading to business loss and personal injuries which might scar us for a lifetime and leave us unfit to be at sea again.
Many believe everyone going to the sea goes to fight wars. The merchant navy is an auxiliary entity that might be called upon in case of dire emergency to assist the navy. However, on a daily operational basis, it has NOTHING to do with the navy or the armed forces of the country in general.
Is merchant navy rich?
Money: Everyone knows that Merchant Navy people are rich. The initial growth that can be seen in this profession can hardly be seen anywhere, where an 18 years old deck cadet is earning around Rs 25000 per month and the same person at 22 years is earning around 1.5 lakhs per month.
However, along with the benefits of merchant navy, there are risks as well. The grass is not all green. We witness situations involving operational failures leading to business loss and personal injuries which might scar us for a lifetime and leave us unfit to be at sea again.
Merchant Navy Officers are trained in such a way that they are competent to turn a risky situation into a favorable one. Sailing through deep oceans in rough weather, navigating in high density traffic areas, working in adverse weather conditions ranging from -27°C freezing cold to 49°C burning hot, and Carrying out risky Cargo Operations.
What did the captain do to the man on the ship?
Captain checked for breathing and pulse and gave a sigh of relief. The man was breathing though the pulse was a bit low. While, Second Mate was preparing the stretcher to take the man to the hospital, Captain was tending to his wound.