8 things you didnt know about Indian Merchant Navy life

[{"selector":"#anim-ef373137-6c34-4852-9020-23b42ee90bc9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-15.624999488015773%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":3,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d86f3f14-a98d-4aba-8b4f-9da1d0e713e7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":6,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Indian Merchant Navy offers a life full of adventure, challenges, and surprises — here are 8 lesser-known facts that might shock you:

World Tour, Free of Cost

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Tax-Free Income

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5-Star Lifestyle on Sea

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Fast Career Growth

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High Salary, Early Age

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Work Less, Earn More

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Global Friendships

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Adventure Every Day

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