What is the basic criteria to become a professional seafarer?
A person with a strong mental make-up and tough physical constitution, along with a sporting, adoptive and adjustable attitude can find life at sea adventurous and full of fun. Life at sea is not is not a comfortable break from the routine of academics. A newly joined merchant navy officer must involve in a rigorous course of the on-the-job learning.They have to pass stipulated examinations to get promotions.