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Ship and hovercraft officers > Merchant Navy Deck Officer
Emergency and uniform services | Government services | Transport
Merchant Navy deck officers look after the day-to-day running and navigation of ships, and take care of passengers and cargo.
You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks will depend on your rank:
The Merchant Navy has clear progression routes through its ranks You could find onshore and offshore positions with shipping companies, port authorities, maritime insurance companies and shipping brokers. Roles include logistics and fleet coordination, training and general management. You could work for UK companies or for shipping companies based overseas. You could also become a manager in other sectors.
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