How to Become a Marine Engineer?

If ships excite you and all you dream of is to be around the ocean, then becoming a pirate is not the only job! Marine engineering is one of the most sought-after courses that you can do if you love the sea. Once you have finished your graduation in Mechanical Engineering, you can plan to become a marine engineer. All you need is a one-year of Graduate Marine Engineering course that will help you qualify for the role. So, let’s learn more about how to become a marine engineer: 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are willing to pursue the course have to fulfill certain criteria before applying for the course. The requirements for undergraduate-level courses are mentioned below:

• You must have completed 10+2 level of education with compulsory subjects such as chemistry, physics and mathematics
• After completing a 3-year diploma, you can apply for a UG course
• Your age must be 17-25 years
• Must have a minimum 50% marks in the English language
• Entrance exams- JEE Main, IMU Cet

The requirements for post-graduation level courses are:

• Graduation in BE (Mechanical) Engineering/ Naval architecture with minimum marks of 50% in the final year
• The required qualifying examination for M.Tech will be passing B.Tech in Marine Engineering

For doing a diploma in Marine Engineering:

• You have to pass your 10th examination

Top Universities Abroad Offering Marine Engineering

• Newcastle University
• University of New Orleans
• Georgian College
• University of Plymouth
• University of Southampton
• Australian Maritime College
• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
• University of Strathclyde
• Singapore Institute of Technology
• California Maritime Academy
• United States Merchant Maritime Academy
• SUNY Maritime College

Also Read: Marine Engineering Colleges and Their Courses

Top Indian Universities

Graduate Marine Courses (1 year)

• Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai
• Samundra Institute Of Maritime Studies, Lonavala, Maharashtra
• Vel’s Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai
• International Maritime Ltd, Greater Noida
• Garden Reach ShipBuilders and Engineers Ltd, Kolkata

For Marine Engineering Courses at Various Levels

• Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata
• Indian Maritime University, Chennai
• Coimbatore Marine Engineering College
• Institute of Technology and Marine Engineering
• GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology
• Ganpat University 
• International Maritime Institute (IMI) Noida
• Academy of Maritime Education & Training (AMET University)
• Coimbatore Marine College (CMC)
• International Maritime Academy (IMA) Chennai
• V.Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar
• Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training, Pune
• National Institute of Technology, Karnataka

Also Read: Marine Engineering Courses for Indian Students

Skills Required for Marine Engineering

There are certain basic skill sets that are expected from an aspirant and those are:

• Good communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Computer-aided design and manufacturing skills
• Team management
• Excellent Mathematics/ Mathematical skills
• Time management skills
• Efficient planner
• Excellent IT skills and technical knowledge
• Proven negotiating skills

Marine Engineering Job Profile and Salaries

On the completion of 4-year courses, the student is ready to work on the ship. Following are the job profiles:

Job Profile	Salaries (INR)
Chief Engineer	50k- 106k
Chief Electric Tech Officer	37K- 62K
Design Engineer	55K- 78K
Navy personnel	25K- 46K
Maintenance Engineer	58K- 95K
Chief Security Officer	126- 212K
Trainee Marine	30K- 45K
Junior Marine Engineer	58K- 95K
Sales Engineers	61K- 96K
Engineering Managers	58K- 95K
Structural Engineer	56K- 78K
Submarine Designer	32K- 50K
Third Assistant Engineer	27K- 40K
Fourth Assistant Engineer	27K- 40K
Onshore Marine Coordinator	34K- 47K
Deck Engineer	32K- 50K
Marine Equipment Designer	58K- 95K

Also Read: How to Make a Career in the Merchant Navy?

Top Recruiting Companies

• Shipping Corporation of India
• Synergy Marine Group
• Indian Navy
• TORM
• MSC Cruises
• Fleet Management Limited
• SMEC Automation Pvt. Ltd
• American Cruise Lines
• Marintek Design and Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
• GMMCO Limited
• GE Shipping Co. Limited
• Carnival Cruise Line
• TMC Shipping Pvt. Ltd.
• Itt Shipping Pvt Ltd
• The Maersk Group

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