B.E/B.Tech Marine Engineering is a highly job oriented
course as it is one of the very few courses that provides on job training to
the graduates throughout the course of their studies. This branch of study has
been designed to train candidates become efficient Marine Engineers on Merchant Navy ships. At the end of the course, Class 4
Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency will be awarded to the successful
candidates. This certificate is being awarded by the Ministry of Shipping,
India after completion of 6 months of sea service. Once this Certificate of
Competency is achieved, candidates may don the role of a Marine Engineer on
Merchant Navy ships across the globe!
Marine Engineering is an exciting and challenging career
which deals with designing, manufacturing and operation of ship engines and its
associated machine parts. It is one of the disciplines of engineering which
deals with science and nautical architecture. The marine engineers are engaged
in supervising the engine crew that are involved in operating the machines.
They also ensure the smooth functioning of all steam engines, electric motors
and propulsive engines. The marine engineers continuously strive hard to
improve the efficiency of nuclear propulsion plants, gas turbine, existing
shipboard conventional steam and diesel. This is by far the best field when it
comes to getting excellent government jobs.
Important
Subjects taught at Marine Engineering course:
·
Pumping Systems
·
Generators and Control Systems
·
Fire Safety and Prevention
·
Legislative part of Shipping sector
Medical
Standards for Marine Engineering:
Along with degree, medical standards are also
given much priority in Marine Department. Since after the completion of the
program, successful candidates have to take on challenging tasks while being onboard
on a ship the candidates are required to satisfy certain health related
criteria. Selected Marine Engineers should not be color blind or night blind. Unaided vision in each eye should
be 6/12. Additionally, health
checkups are also held to check whether the candidate is ready to accept his
seafaring roles.
Career
scope for Marine Engineers:
Shipping Industry is a very good sector in which a
candidate can build a highly rewarding career. It is one sector that is crucial
for the growth and stability of the Global Economy since ships are the major
carriers and act as the core of transportation. Shipping Industry generates a large
quantity of job opportunities every year and in particular huge number of Marine
Engineers is required by the Industry.
As your experience starts growing, after going through
more and more intense training programs and going through further sea service
period, one may rise through the ranks and obtain Class 1 Marine Engineer
Certificate of Competency. After acquiring this competency one may even go on
and become the Chief Engineering Officer if he is really talented and sincere
in his career!
List of good institutes to pursue Marine education:
A) Indian Institute of Maritime Studies
B) Maharashtra Academy of Engineering & Educational Research
C) Marine Engineering and Research Institute
D) International Maritime Institute
E) Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
F) Birla Institute of Technology & Science
G) Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
H) College of Engineering, Anna University
I) University of Madras
J) Annamalai University
K) Chennai School of Ship Management
Must crack entrance exams for Marine
graduates:
I. Marine Engineering & Research Institute Entrance Exam
II. Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
III. Marine Engineering & Research Institute Entrance Exam
IV. Indian maritime University Common Entrance Test
V. All India Common Entrance Test
VI. IIT Joint Entrance Examination
VII. All India Engineering Entrance Examination
VIII. Entrance test for admission into Post Graduation course
IX. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE
Job Prospects in Marine Industry:
Marine engineering has a great scope in India as it gives plenty of
opportunities to budding engineers to work in reputed shipping companies both
at on and off shores. Marine engineers are highly in demand in the following
industries:
a) Shipping
b) Ship
manufacturing
c) Steel
industry
d) Power
sector
e) Manufacturing
sector
f) Consultancy
firm.
It is the job of Marine engineers to design, construct
and develop nautical equipment. After completing Marine Engineering courses students
may opt for shining career options in variety of sectors namely:
a) Public
and private shipping companies
b) Engine
production firms
c) Ship
building and designing firms
d) Navy
e) Research
bodies.
Also after graduating as a marine engineer, one can get a
job in a ship as a 3rd assistant engineer or 4th engineer. They can
also get themselves employed in different foreign and Indian shipping companies.
Pay
Scale for Marine Engineers:
Once you get into this industry your salary will be
determined based on your rank. This job has five promotional levels, from
bottom to top as given below:
1.
Fifth Engineer or Engineering Cadet
2.
Fourth Engineer
3.
Third Engineer
4.
Second Engineer
5.
Chief Engineer
These are the average salary ranges by rank. These
figures are approximate payment paid per month:
1.
Fifth Engineer or Engineering Cadet:
Rs 35 to 75 thousand
2.
Fourth Engineer:
Rs 1.5 to 2.25 lac
3.
Third Engineer:
Rs 2.75- 3.5 lac
4.
Second Engineer:
Rs 4 to 5 lac
5.
Chief Engineer:
Rs 5 lac and above
From what we have seen all through these article it is
quite evident that there is good scope present in this sector at present. To
add more if you work hard and stay motivated enough you will be even able to
scale up the career ladder with time! Our one kind advice to you all is to take
utmost care while selecting Marine Engineering College, to make sure that they
are approved by the Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping for
getting an authentic Marine Engineering degree that really works.