Eyesight : Candidates must not have any degree of squint or any morbid condition of eyes or of the eyelids that is liable to aggravate or recur. Neither should they exhibit symptoms of pressure oftrachome and iris complications or sequela. read more
Color blindness is not permitted. Normal color vision is to be tested by Ishiara test chart. Candidates may also be disqualified by reason of any other deficiency that in the opinion of the examining doctors will interfere with or compromise the individual's ability to properly function as an officer in the merchant navy. read more
Yes there is colour blindess test in the merchant navy.They will show you a diary in which numerical digits will be written in some colour and it will displayed on other colour strip.You have to identify the numerical digit. read more
No, you cannot join merchant navy as an officer with colour blindness. The ability to distinguish colours is so important that both deck and engine department courses require candidates with no colour blindness. read more