COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE MERCHANT NAVY
- Misconception: Shipping is about Sailboats and Pirates
Nothing could be further from the truth. Shipping is not about Sinbad The Sailor nor about ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. The Merchant Navy is a highly professional, technologically advanced industry catering to millions of people world wide.
- Misconception: Merchant Navy is about Warships and Submarines
The ‘Merchant Navy’ should never be confused with the armed forces ‘Navy’. The Merchant Navy is a peaceful global body which is only into transportation of goods and people. None of the merchant navy vessels are armed or aggressive.
- Misconception: Shipping is all ‘Fun’ and ‘Adventure’
Although a career in shipping does have fun and adventure, it also involves a lot of hard work and dedication to the task at hand. All shipping companies also expect a high level of performance from its people. The nature of work is such that making mistakes is not an option.
- Misconception: Shipping is not safe
Shipping is one of the safest modes of transport. Take a look at the % casualty per 1 million tonnes of cargo transported in India.
By Ship 0.5%
By Rail 2.5%
By Road 4.5%
Therefore shipping is one of the safest modes of cargo transporation!! |
