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A Chief Officer is a person who is a head of the deck department of a merchant ship. They are a watchstander as well as in charge of the ship's cargo and deck crew. Furthermore, they are also known as the First Officer or First Mate. Chief Officers are also responsible for safe cargo loading, stowing, securing as well as safe discharge.

Moreover, the Chief Officer is the highest ranking officer in all the departments. These officers are the leaders and managers who are expected to carry out the practical tasks. The role of a Chief Officer is defined by the size of the ship they are working on. Additionally, the career of Chief Officer gives numerous opportunities to travel the World.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Students need to pass 10+2 class with at least 60% marks in PCM from a recognized board.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">A bachelor’s degree in B.Sc or any other related field which has Physics is a great option for the aspirants.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The age limit for seekers is 25 years.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Candidates must have perfect eyesight and no colour blindness.</li>
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Top Colleges/Universities

There are various options of innumerable top colleges and universities for the field of Chief Officer. Following is the list of the leading colleges & universities in India:

And the list goes on. Apart from these top institutes for Chief OfficeRs there are also many universities in Abroad which are considered to be the best ones. So, if you want to study this finest field in foreign countries, here are some options for you:

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Tokyo University of Maritime Science and Technology</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Korea Maritime University</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">University of Rhode Island</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Middlebury College</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Dalian Maritime University</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Florida Institute of Technology</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">United States Naval Academy</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc"> California Maritime Academy</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Australian Maritime College</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Massachusetts Maritime Academy</li>
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Job Roles

The field of Chief Officer aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, this field presents innumerable job profiles. Below are mentioned some job profiles:

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Executive Officer</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Captain</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The Second Mate</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The Third Mate</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Engineering Officers</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Radio Officers</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Third Engineer Officer</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Chief Mate</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Fourth Engineer Officer</li>
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Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the Chief Officer field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India:

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Apeejay Shipping Ltd.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Varun Shipping Co Ltd</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">SUGAR N SPICE</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Bizcorp Hospitality</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">StratLytics</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Kuok Limited</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Visakhapatnam Port</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Danamojo</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">CUBE84</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Kamaxi Overseas Consultants </li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Indian Navy</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Hede Navigation</li>
</ul>

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a Chief Officer is very impressive in India.

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			Level of Salary
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			Approx Rs 5,15,000 
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			Mid Level Salary
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			Approx Rs 10,00,000 
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			Senior Level Salary
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			Approx Rs 16,00,000 
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Skills

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Interpersonal Skills</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Technical Skills</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Leadership Qualities</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Decision Making</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Active Listening</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Coordination</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Attention to Detail</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Time Management</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Critical Thinking</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Confidence</li>
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Scope

A Chief Officer manages the deck department. A career as a Chief Officer is an exciting as well as adventurous profession. This profession provides multiple job opportunities as well as faster growth. Working on a ship/cruise comes with a lot of amenities like no expense on food or living lavishly while being on board.

The career scope of Chief Officers is on a rise as this industry is growing rapidly. One must be highly confident, possess interpersonal skills as well as leadership qualities in order to flourish in this industry. Needless to say, this is the right time to join this career field and seize the growth opportunities it has to offer.

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