The starting salary varies between Rs 50,000 to Rs 80,000 a month. A
person gets a variety of benefits such as free food, accommodation, paid
leave, two-way free passage and facilities for families. In other words,
the salary can be saved totally while one is on ship.
The perquisites include bonus, holiday travel and other annual benefits.
Foreign companies pay higher, and a starting salary of $ 1,500 to $ 2,500
can be expected.
