Engineering in Marine Engineering Courses in India

Marine engineering is a division of engineering that deals with the nautical architecture and science. Marine engineering basically is meant for research conducted in oceans and coastal or inland waters connected to the sea. Marine engineers have the entire responsibility of the ship's technical management. They are responsible for selecting the ship’s machinery such as steam turbines, gas turbines and diesel engines and for the design of mechanical, electrical, fluid and control systems throughout the vessel. The construction, operations and maintenance of the engine room are the main obligation of a marine engineer. Marine engineering also comprises of anthropology, engineering, archaeology, sociology and other related studies of human relationships with the sea.

List of Courses: -

• Diploma in Marine Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering    
• Bachelor of Technology in Marine Engineering    
• Bachelor of Technology in Naval architecture & Ocean Engineering
• Master of Technology in Air Armament
• Master of Engineering in Marine Engineering    
• Master of Technology in Marine Engineering
• Master of Technology in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as biology, maths and chemistry. For IITs, It is mandatory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examinations (J.E.E).  The duration for this course is 4 years.

PG:

The eligibility criteria for pursuing a master’s degree are holding a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for this course is 2 years.

Specializations

Some of its specialized fields are: -

• Maritime Commerce
• Marine Refrigeration
• Command And Control System
• Weaponry And Weapon Systems
• Navigation Systems And Equipment
• Marine Renewable Energy Research
• Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Research
• Information, Communication Systems and Equipment
• Offshore Extractive and Infrastructure (Cable Laying)

Job Prospects

Marine engineering is one of the top most career choices made by students in India. There are a lot of career opportunities in this field. Opportunities exist for marine engineers, ocean engineers and naval architects in the private, educational, corporate, and governmental sectors. Marine engineering is the most basic profession as far as ships and navigation is concerned. The construction, operations and maintenance of the engine room are the main responsibilities of a marine engineer.

There are lots of job opportunities available in India as well as in abroad countries. The job of marine engineers has broadened with modern development and electronic navigation. Some of the job fields in marine engineering such as environmental protection, offshore oil recovery, marine metals and corrosion, renewable energy, remote sensing, naval architecture, defense, underwater vehicles, global climate monitoring and marine transportation.

Some job titles: -

• Pumpman
• Harbor Master
• Chief Engineer
• Third Engineer
• Fourth Engineer
• Second Engineer
• Marine Engineering Officers
• Junior (Fifth) Engineer
• Navy Weapon Engineering Officer