I am from marine research and I put my son in merchant navy in 1990s when software boom was at its peak. Today he is a Chief Engineer with Dockendale. The job at sea is always tough but is satisfying and above all is good for health, if you take proper precautions. You need to have the liking to travel at sea under trying circumstances.
Get your facts right rediff! The Radio Officer Doesn't exist anymore. Has not existed ever since the GMDSS certification of Navigators became mandatory years ago. What you probably want to say is 'Adm. Assistant'.