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Today Merchant navy is just not trade where you can enjoy travelling and siting various places on owners expenses. It has
now become more commercial and port stays is reduced by the modern state-of-the-art equipments used to Load/Discharge cargo.
The Merchant Navy is a non-combatant, commercial fleet which deals with transporting cargo and sometimes passengers, by
sea from one part of the world to another.
There are three main areas of activity within the Merchant Navy ; navigation, handled by navigating officers, engineering
and Galley staff(kitchen staff).
Navigation: The chief navigator of the ship is the captain, who decides the course of the voyage and manoeuvers the vessel
under adverse weather conditions and emergencies. The captain exercises complete control over the officers, crew and any passengers
on board the ship. Other navigating officers assist him in navigation.
Engineering: Marine engineers are responsible for the operation and maintenance of all installations, including electrical
and refrigerating machinery, the main engines, auxiliary machinery and safety equipment. They also supervise repairs at sea
and overhauls in ports.
Radio officers used to be in good olden days but now they are replaced by 2nd officers or 3rd officers: They operate and
maintain the wireless equipment for receiving and transmitting messages.
Galley crew : Contains Chief cooks who is incharge of Kitchen department his work includes ordering, managing and preparing
food for entire ship staff.
2nd cook or messmans (usually 2 in nos) will be assisting cheif cook in food preparations and in cleaning jobs.
This service department handles the maintenance of living and catering services for officers and crew on board a ship.
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