Sailing as an officer with a salary of 14000 US $ per month within the global merchant shipping industry. Over 90% of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry. Without shipping the import and export of goods on the scale necessary for the modern world would not be possible.

Shipping is regulated globally by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).The harsh nature of the sea exposes ships to considerable physical risk, so a total commitment to safety pervade all deep sea shipping operations. Seaborne trade continues to expand, bringing benefits for consumers across the world through low and decreasing freight costs.