Merchant navy includes various companies that operate different types of ships. These ships could be bulk carriers, small tugs, ferries and coasters, large ocean going tankers, cruise and container ships. The merchant navy salary is dependent on the position at which a person is working. Navy officers have to abide by the salaries and conditions offered by their seniors. Merchant navy salary is even offered as per the qualification held by the officer. The range of the salary given to the juniors is £25,000 - £27,000. The cadets that undergo training get £7000 - £15,000 as their salary. They are provided with tuition and on-board accommodation as well as food. The shore-based accommodation costs are deducted from their salaries. The engineering officer operates the electrical and mechanical equipment on board civilian