A marine engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all maior equipment onboard a ship. They work with naval architects to design and build everything from small yachts and fishing boats to submarines and aircraft carriers.
Personal Competencies
• You enjoy Science and Maths
• You like help people solve their problems
• You like working with numbers
• You have an analytical mind and can think critically
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Marine Engineering/NavaI Architecture and Ship Building/ Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree in the same field OR
Complete Bachelor's degree and pursue a Diploma in Marine Engineering
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the of Marine Engineering.
The list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. The Institutions of Engineers India, Kolkata
2. Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata
3. Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Port Campus
4. Indian Maritime University, Chennai
5. Indian Maritime University, Kolkata
6. Perunthalaivar Kamaraiar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Karaikal
7. Indian Maritime University, Vishakhapatnam
8. College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Vels University Chennai - Vel's Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2. CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar
3. School Of Engineering Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala
4. Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu
5. Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore
6. Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai, Tamil Nadu
7. Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
8. Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Pune
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 -15,00,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• Scholarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You are likely to work on all kinds of ships such as ferries, cargo ships, and hovercrafts, cruise liners, military vessels, submarines and so on.
Work Environment: You will work in shifts, which are likely to be of 8 to 12 hours, for 5 to 6 days per week. However, you have to remain alert throughout the day. Your work may involve some amount of traveling.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Trainee or Junior Engineer → Fifth Engineer → Fourth Engineer → Third engineer → Second Engineer → Chief Engineer → Technical lead Technical→ Manager/Superintendent
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Marine Engineer ranges between INR 12,500 - 3,33,400* per month.
Sonali Banerjee is India's first woman maritime engineer. She pursued a B.E. in Marine Engineering at Kolkata's Taratala-based Marine Engineering Research Institute (MERI). She was later selected by Mobil Shipping Co. for a gruelling six-month pre-sea course. This hands-on training took her to ports in Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Hong Kong, Fiji and Australia. On August 26, 2001, Sonali made history when she boarded a Mobil Shipping Co. vessel and officially became the first Indian woman to take charge of a ship's machine room.*
MARINE ENGINEER
NCS Code: 2144.1000 | E029• You enjoy Science and Maths
• You like help people solve their problems
• You like working with numbers
• You have an analytical mind and can think critically
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Marine Engineering/NavaI Architecture and Ship Building/ Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree in the same field
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree and pursue a Diploma in Marine Engineering
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the of Marine Engineering.
The list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. The Institutions of Engineers India, Kolkata
2. Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata
3. Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Port Campus
4. Indian Maritime University, Chennai
5. Indian Maritime University, Kolkata
6. Perunthalaivar Kamaraiar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Karaikal
7. Indian Maritime University, Vishakhapatnam
8. College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Vels University Chennai - Vel's Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2. CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar
3. School Of Engineering Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala
4. Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu
5. Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore
6. Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai, Tamil Nadu
7. Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
8. Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Pune
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https:///www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 -15,00,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• Scholarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: You are likely to work on all kinds of ships such as ferries, cargo ships, and hovercrafts, cruise liners, military vessels, submarines and so on.
Work Environment: You will work in shifts, which are likely to be of 8 to 12 hours, for 5 to 6 days per week. However, you have to remain alert throughout the day. Your work may involve some amount of traveling.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Trainee or Junior Engineer → Fifth Engineer → Fourth Engineer → Third engineer → Second Engineer → Chief Engineer → Technical lead Technical→ Manager/Superintendent
The approx. salary of a Marine Engineer ranges between INR 12,500 - 3,33,400* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Marine_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Sonali Banerjee is India's first woman maritime engineer. She pursued a B.E. in Marine Engineering at Kolkata's Taratala-based Marine Engineering Research Institute (MERI). She was later selected by Mobil Shipping Co. for a gruelling six-month pre-sea course. This hands-on training took her to ports in Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Hong Kong, Fiji and Australia. On August 26, 2001, Sonali made history when she boarded a Mobil Shipping Co. vessel and officially became the first Indian woman to take charge of a ship's machine room.*
Source: https://www.thebetterindia.com/157195/india-first-woman-maritime-officer-sonali-banerjee-news/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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