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Definition
Marine engineering includes the engineering of boats, ships, oil rigs and any other marine vessel or structure, as well as oceanographic engineering. Specifically, marine engineering is the discipline of applying engineering sciences, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer science, to the development, design, operation and maintenance of watercraft propulsion and on-board systems and oceanographic technology. It includes but is not limited to power and propulsion plants, machinery, piping, automation and control systems for marine vehicles of any kind, such as surface ships and submarines. Not all marine engineering is concerned with moving vessels. Offshore construction, also called offshore engineering or maritime engineering, is concerned with the technical design of fixed and floating marine structures, such as oil platforms and offshore wind farms. Marine Engineers are responsible for the design and construction of seagoing vessels and structures, focusing primarily on their internal systems. Simply put, they design the onboard electrical, environmental and propulsion systems aboard everything from oil platforms to cruise ships. Marine Engineers:- Are in charge of the engine room on a ship.
- Inspect marine equipment and machinery on the ship to work out job specifications for maintenance staff.
- Plan and manage the construction of all types of ships such as passenger ships, sailboats, aircraft carriers, cargo ships, oil and gas tankers, battle ships, submarines etc.
- Make detailed drafts and schematic drawings of system layouts, cost estimate and time schedules. Submit proposal to the management for approval.
- Design, build, and test propulsion and steering systems, mechanical and electrical systems, cooling and ventilation systems and hydraulics for the ship.
- Supervise the work progress to check the work is being done as per specifications and within the time and cost plan.
- Prepare technical reports for managers, engineers and sales in charge.
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies for compliance with standards.
- Lead trial team aboard the ship and take corrective steps.
Career Path
B.Tech./ B.E. in Marine Engineering
Level
Under-Graduate
Duration
4 years
Eligibility
General Eligibility: Pass in HSC/ (10+2) from a Recognized Board with 45% Average in PCM (Physics, C...
Entrance Exam
Indian Maritime University (IMU) Common Entrance Test: IMU conducts Common Entrance Test for undergr...
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹3,00,000 to ₹16,00,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Junior Marine Engineer, Assistant Marine Engineer
M.Tech./M.E. in Marine Engineering
Level
Post-Graduate
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech. Marine Engineering, B.E./B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering, B.E./B.Tech. Electrical Engine...
Entrance Exam
GATE: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹1,00,000 to ₹6,00,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Shipyard Design Officers, Ship Design Engineers, Marine Engineers aboard Merchant Navy ships and Ins...
Colleges
- C. V. Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneshwar, Bhubaneshwar
- Ganpat University, Gujarat, Gujarat
- Hindustan Institute of Marine Training (HIMT), Chennai, Chennai
- Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering, Cochin University, Kochi, Kochi
- Mangalore Marine College and Technology, Killenjaru, Killenjaru
- Marine Engineering & Research Institute, Kolkata, Kolkata
- Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Mumbai, Mumbai
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata, Kolkata
- Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai, Mumbai
- Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune, Pune
Top Colleges
Key Skills
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Career Prospect
- Marine Engineer
- Chief Engineer (Marine)
- Second Engineer (Marine)
- Third Engineer (Marine)
- Fourth Engineer (Marine)
- Junior (Fifth) Engineer (Marine)
- Marine Outside Sales Engineer
- Trainee Marine Engineer
- Marine Surveyor
- Marine Machines & System Designer
- Mechanical Engineer (Marine/Shipping)
- Naval Architect
- Instructor at Maritime Institutes
- Safety Officer
- Ship Engineer
- Navigation Officer
Scope
- Shipping Firms
- Indian Navy
- Shipyards
- Engine Manufacturing Companies
- Ship Building Firms
- Ship Design Firms
- Maritime Universities
- Coastal Marine Construction Companies
- Research Institutions
Pay Package
- A marine engineer at operational level (first rung after the 6 months training) earns between ₹44,000 to ₹88,000 a month. This goes up to ₹3,00,000 to 4,00,000 lakh a month with promotions. A chief engineer would earn anything around ₹5,00,000 per month.
Role Models
B.S. Teeka
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B.S. Teeka started his sailing career in 1979 with the Shipping Corporation of India as a junior engineer. He founded the Executive Group of companies in 1998 and has since overseen its growth into an organization that has 12 offices worldwide, employing over 6000 seagoing and shore personnel.
Further Readings
- https://www.himtcollege.com/couse-details?view=1
- http://www.merical.ac.in/btech.pdf
- http://www.mmct.edu.in/course-offered/
- http://www.tmi.tolani.edu/academics/b-tech-marine-enginering/overview/
- http://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revisedlistofcoursesmcm.pdf
- https://iocl.com/aboutus/scholarships.aspx
- http://www.ganpatuniversity.ac.in/content/b-tech-marine-engineering
- http://cvrce.edu.in/courses.php
- http://www.wbut.ac.in/page.php?id=200
- http://www.samundra.com/html/Applications/CombinedDNSandGMEApplication/application_btech.html
- http://www.ametuniv.ac.in/pg-mtech-marine-engineering-management.html