Marg Career Library - Marine Engineer

Overview:

Marine Engineering is an engineering discipline that deals with ships, boats, marine vessels or structure. Marine Engineers design, develop, operate electrical and propulsion systems of a ship or boat.

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Career Path:

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science Stream (with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Degree/Graduation Courses:	B.Tech in Marine Engineering / Ocean Engineering for 4 years B.Sc. in Maritime Science for 3 years B.E in Mech. with Marine Engineering elective.
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	M.Tech in Marine Engineering for 2-3 years GME (Graduate Marine Engineering) for 2-3 years M.Tech in Naval Architecture for 2 years M.Tech in Marine Biotechnology for 2 years M.Tech in Marine Engineering Management for 2 years M.E. in Marine Engineering & Mechanical Handling for 2 years Ph.D. after completing masters on the discipline for 2-3 years PG Diploma in Marine Engineering for 1 year

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Top Colleges:

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
West Bengal University, Kolkata
Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata
College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Vishwakarma Maritime Institute, Maharashtra
International Maritime Academy, Chennai
Hindustan Institute of Marine Training (HIMT), Chennai
Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Mumbai
Mangalore Marine College and Technology, Killenjaru
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai
Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering, Cochin University, Kochi

Job Opportunities:

Shipping Firms
Indian Navy
Shipyards
Oil rigs

Job Responsibilities:

Design, construct and develop machineries for boat, ships etc.
Acquire knowledge about all kinds of ships i.e. from cargo ships to ferries to cruise liners and military ships.
Design, develop and operate offshore platforms and rigs.
Coordinate with each person to develop or modify existing design.
Is 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, 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 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.

Work Life:

Marine engineers spend most of their time examining ships and designing and developing other marine machinery.
Migrate from one place to another based on the requirement of project.
Most of the month a marine engineer stays at sea.
At the time of corrosion, anti-fouling, hydrodynamic loading, for a marine engineer, it becomes very hectic.
They are in charge of everything mechanical, electrical, or structural on the ship. From the computers to the crankshaft, air conditioning to refrigerators, doors to windshield wipers, they must be able to make it work.

Key Skills:

Commitment
Communication Skills
Awareness of health and safety procedures
Mental Alertness
Passion for Learning
Physical and Mental Strength
Planning skills
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Willingness to work at sea for extended periods

Designation:

Entry level

Electrical maintenance executive, Marine deckhand/ toll collector, Fifth Engineer (Junior) (Marine), Trainee Marine Engineer, Instructor at Maritime Institutes, Navigation Officer, Safety Officer

Mid level

Machinery engineer, Quality field inspector, Specialized skills officer, Fourth Engineer (Marine), Marine Outside Sales Engineer, Marine Surveyor, Marine Machines & System Designer, Mechanical engineer (Marine/Shipping), Naval Architect, Ship Engineer

High level

Senior hardware design engineer, Chief Engineer (Marine), Second Engineer (Marine), Third Engineer (Marine)

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. Good for explorers and travel enthusiasts.
2. Remuneration and perks are high
3. Steady job growth
4. Can advance to higher-paying supervisory or technical specialist positions

Demerits

1. May have to stay at sea for long periods.
2. The ship in itself can be a very hazardous place to be, as it is always moving. These are large machines moving fast with lots of fuel and a multitude of chemicals.

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