Interesting, but I'm just curious, how's the hiring rate like in Malaysia for seafarers? Assuming it's mainly for trade vessels (oil tankers etc), are there shortages for people interested in this career?

1. Now to be very... money-minded, what's the pay scale like? From fresh grad to 10 years exp, how much can the salary move?

2. Also, what is the lifestyle like? Assuming they sail from one side of the world to another, how much rest days do they have?

Anyway, is it possible for you to provide a timeline?

Say, a school leaver leaves after SPm at 17, then he starts your course, by when do you expect him to come out working?

Also, what are the risks/drawbacks of working in this line? (given the good pay, i suppose there are some risks and drawbacks)

Yeah, I personally agree that it is more appropriate to be in education essential, furthermore, this line seems to be one that prefers someone who started out right after SPM, and the EE crowd tends to be much younger than the Jobs/Career one, so I think it's more effective here.