Are you looking to successfully JOIN NIGERIAN NAVY as a Seaman this year?
In this guide,
You will see the age and educational requirements for Nigerian Navy recruitment for Seaman, their duties, ranks and salary.
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Take note.
Applicants for Nigerian Navy Seaman must be between the ages of 18 – 26 YEARS and must possess both the O’Level and OND qualification mentioned here.
Seamen are responsible for the smooth operation of the majority of occurrences above deck.
You’ll be performing tasks in connection with deck maintenance, small boat operations, navigation, and supervising all personnel assigned to a ship’s deck force or shore unit.
You’ll also work on general maintenance, repair, sanitation, and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas that are the responsibility of the Deck Department.
The rank of a Nigerian Navy Seaman immediately after recruitment is “Ordinary Rating”.
It is the first non-commissioned rank that successful recruits obtain after passing out of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS).
The Nigerian Navy salary is based on ranks.
And since the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) entry rank is Ordinary Rating.
Your salary as a fresh Seaman in Nigerian Navy immediately after recruitment will be around ₦45,854 monthly.
It increases as you advance in rank.
Now let’s see the required O’Level and OND grades that qualifies you to apply for Seaman in Nigerian Navy.
Only O’Level and OND are required for this position, if you possess higher qualifications (Degree, HND, etc), kindly APPLY FOR DIRECT SHORT SERVICE (DSSC).
The Nigerian Navy accepts ANY of these O’Level results (WAEC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB, WAEC City & Guilds or London City & Guild) at not more than 2 sittings and not older than 6 years from the date of your application.
In your O’Level result,
You must have at least CREDIT in these subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Any other Science subject
You are also required to possess:
- BSc/HND in Nautical Sciences.
Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical bias will be an advantage.
- NONE REQUIRED
If you meet these requirements and would like to apply now, SEE HOW TO JOIN THE NAVY (NNBTS) RECRUITMENT.
GOOD LUCK.
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