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10 Things About Merchant Navy You Must Know

10 Things About Merchant Navy You Must Know

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The merchant navy is the

The merchant navy is the driving force of the world economy, yet it is often misunderstood by the public, most of whom confuse it with the military. In contrast, others envy seafarers for living a life of adventure and endless travel to new places around the world. However, most of it is not true. The reality is very different, and in this article, I will discuss 10 things about merchant navy you must know.

It is not just a job; it is an all-encompassing lifestyle that demands a specific temperament.

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1. It is Commerce, Not Combat

As mentioned above, the majority confuses the merchant navy with a country’s defence navy. While both share similar hierarchical structures, uniforms, and a disciplined environment, the core objectives of both are completely different.

The Merchant Navy enables the world to conduct trade via oceans and seas. Seafarers are civilians manning different types of ships like oil tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, cargo ships, etc, which help transport 90%

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