Merchant Navy Course Details: Get complete details about Merchant Navy Course after 1oth ,12th & B.Tech. Candidates having Arts & Commerce in 10+2 can also join merchant navy courses. If you have completed B E Electronics / B E Mechanical Engineering, then also can join Merchant navy courses. Fees for each courses differs from maritime college to college. Eligibility For Merchant Navy Courses: Career in Merchant Navy can be pursued either as an officer or a rating in mainly two specialized fields, I e Marine Engineering and Nautical deck. To become a seafarer, following streams of entries Pre Sea courses are available to Indian citizens in the Government as well as in private training institutions recognized and approved by Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping Rating Entry standard Xth/ 10th Pass Candidates Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose GP rating. Pre-Sea Course for Deck rating. Pre-Sea Course for Engine rating. Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating. In addition, a candidate can join as utility hand or Petty Officers Fitters after completing 5 Basic Courses, i.e. FPFF, EFA, PSSR, PST & SDSD