Marine Engineering About

A Marine Engineer works with ships and sailboats, right from their design, down to management. Their work ranges from designing, building, testing, and repairing ships, carriers, barges, cargos, drilling equipment, and platforms at sea. They deal with the mechanical facets of the ships like steering and propulsion, and some even venture out into ship designing and naval architecture.

Marine Engineers design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.

  • Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
  • Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
  • Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
  • Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
Marine Engineering
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Career Roles & Responsibilities

1) Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.

2) Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies in order to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.

3) Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.

4) Evaluate the operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.

5) Analyze data in order to determine the feasibility of product proposals.

6) Confer with research personnel in order to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop or modify designs.

7) Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.

8) Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.

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Career Education Path Summary
 

Stream

Graduation

After Graduation

After Post Graduation

Path1

Clear Class XII with Science Stream

Pursue B.Tech in Marine Engineering / Ocean Engineering for 4 years

Pursue M.Tech in Marine Engineering for 2-3 years

Pursue PhD for 2-3 years

Path2

Clear Class XII with Science Stream

Pursue B.Tech in Marine Engineering / Ocean Engineering for 4 years

Pursue GME (Graduate Marine Engineering)

Pursue PhD for 2-3 years

Path3

Clear Class XII with Science Stream

Pursue B.Tech in Marine Engineering / Ocean Engineering for 4 years

Pursue Post Graduate Diploma for 1 year

Pursue PhD for 2-3 years

Important Facts

  • Most colleges have eligibility criteria of a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Class XII and some of the minimum of 60%.
  • Must have passed class 12thor senior secondary examination with at least 50% marks including English.
  • Some colleges/ universities also have an age limit.
  • Navy hires students for marine engineering after (10+2) also.

 Leading Institutes

Top Marine Engineering Institutes in India

College

Location

Website

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Kharagpur

www.iitkgp.ac.in 

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Chennai

www.iitm.ac.in 

Tolani Maritime Institute

Pune

www.tolani.edu/tmi 

Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI)

Kolkata, Mumbai

www.merical.ac.in 

West Bengal University of Technology

Kolkata

www.wbut.ac.in 

College of Engineering, Andhra University

Visakhapatnam

www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/engg 

KunjaliMarakkar School of Marine Engineering

Kochi

www.kmsme.cusat.ac.in 

UV Patel College of Engineering, Mehsana

Gujarat

www.uvpce.ac.in 

Vishwakarma Maritime Institute

Maharashtra

www.vmipune.com 

Mars Maritime Shipping Academy Pvt Ltd

Maharashtra

www.marsmaritime.weebly.com 

Neotia Institute of Technology Management and Science

West Bengal

www.nitmas.edu.in 

International Maritime Institute Ltd, Greater Noida

Uttar Pradesh

www.imi.edu.in 

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

Maharastra

www.diat.ac.in 

National Institute of Technology

Karnataka

www.nitk.ac.in 

Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering & Maritime Studies

Andhra Pradesh

www.primevisakha.edu.in 

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Bhawan www.icai.org UG New Delhi, Delhi NCR

New Delhi, Delhi NCR

www.icai.org 

Top Marine Engineering Institutes in the World

Institution

Location

Website

South Tyneside College

United Kingdom

www.stc.ac.uk 

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

United States

www.maritime.edu 

California Maritime Academy

United States

www.csum.edu 

United States Marine Academy

United States

www.usmma.edu

University of Michigan

United States

www.umich.edu 

Australian Maritime College

Australia

www.amc.edu.au

Marine Engineering Entrance Exams

Undergraduate

College

Tentative Date

Important Elements

Website

Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main)

April

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

www.jeemain.nic.in 

Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced)

May/June

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

www.jeeadv.ac.in

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission (BITSAT)

May

Mathematics/Biology Physics, Chemistry, Logical Reasoning English

www.bitsadmission.com/bitsatmain.aspx 

Education Promotion Society of India National Admission Test (ENAT)

April/May

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English

www.epsfi.org 

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE)

April

Mathematics/Biology Physics, Chemistry, English

www.vit.ac.in 

University of Delhi Combined Entrance Exam (DU-CET)

June

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

www.dtu.ac.in 

Consortium Medical, Engineering & Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK)

May

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

www.comedk.org 

Admission Test for ICFAI Science & Technology (ATIT)

May

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English

www.icfaiuniversity.in/atit/btech_program.html 

Indian Institute of Space & Technology Admission Test (ISAT)

June

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

www.iist.ac.in/admissions/undergraduate 

Combined Written Admission Test (CWAT)

May/June

Botany Zoology Physics, Chemistry,

www.acds.co.in

SRM University Engineering Exam (SRMUEE)

April

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

www.srmuniv.ac.in 

Manipal University Online Entrance Exam (MU-OEE)

March/April

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

www.manipal.edu 

Indraprastha University Common EntranceTest (IPU CET)

May

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

www.ipu.ac.in 

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)

June

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

www.imu.edu.in

Postgraduate

Institution

Tentative Date

Important Elements

Website

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

Jan/Feb

All Branches of engineering

www.gate.iisc.ernet.in 

There are various prospects for an individual that are related to Marine engineering. Public and private shipping companies are the main hirers of Marine engineers. As this is global thus the expectancy level is high from companies about the hiring of a candidate. Navy, engine production firms, shipbuilding and designing firms, research bodies are some of the other firms where marine engineers are highly in demand. Marine engineers can also be employed in different foreign and Indian shopping companies and with the port and harbour departments are they are in huge demand in today’s scenario. There is a huge opportunity for future graduates who are willing to work portside as there are various recent developments in moving natural gas from ports to the pipeline and it’s an excellent job prospect.

Marine engineers are in great demand in the oil and gas industry, where they are specialised in designing and building pipelines and other required equipment. There are various posts offered in the field of Marine engineerings such as that of Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Third Engineer, Fourth Engineer, and junior (Fifth) Engineer. There is a huge scope of marine engineers in merchant navy ships. The path of a marine engineer progresses periodically by undergoing several examinations conducted by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Surface Transport, and Government of India. So, a candidate passing a Class IV ‘A’ examination with four year BE course will be appointed as a Junior Engineer Officer as a fresher in the profession. Completion of Class IV ‘B’ examination, results in the qualification of a candidate to sail as a Watchkeeping engineer officer. With the increase in experience, capability, and job opportunities available, one can become a second engineer and ultimately the Chief Engineer which is the highest post.

Similar Careers
  • Work towards designing, construction and development of ships, boats and other marine machinery
  • Design, build and operate offshore platforms and rigs
  • Examine ships to evaluate and ensure their seaworthiness and overall safety
  • Acquire knowledge about all kinds of ships from cargo ships to ferries to cruise liners and military ships
  • Coordinate with concerned personnel to resolve problems as well as develop or modify designs
  • Manage the procurement of material and equipment necessary for building and repairing of marine equipment
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Career Pros Details
  • Suitable for people who like to solve problems mentally
  • Suitable for people who wants independence and likes to work on their own and make decisions
  • This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors
  • Very high salary (top 25% highest paid careers)
  • Rewarding in terms of passion for the sea
  • Rewarding in terms of pay package and perks
  • Opportunities to travel and explore
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Career Cons Details
  • Not suitable for people who like to help and teach others
  • It is hard to get into this career. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.
  • Long working hours (More than 40 hours per week)
  • Maybe somewhat a hectic job.
  • May have to stay at sea for long periods
  • Sea-Sickness may occur
  • Mechanical skills
  • An eye for detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Decision-making ability
  • Good communication skills
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