Naval Architecture and ocean engineering are job-oriented areas with very good growth potential as well. More efficiently designed vessels and offshore facilities are becoming the need of the day because of the development of offshore department in many organizations engaged in a wide range of fields like mineral exploration, oil & gas, trade, transportation, etc…

The commercial importance is due to the fact that oceans are the final frontiers remaining on the earth and it is up to the ocean engineers to find ideas to reckon, investigate and utilize coastal and ocean resources. Therefore, the job prospects in this area looks bright.

Educational qualification:

For finding job placement in the field of Naval Architecture and ocean engineering, the minimum educational qualification is a UG degree in this field. Some of the degrees available in this field are:

• Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering

• Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture

• Master of Engineering in Hydraulic Coastal & Harbour Engineering

• Diploma in Marine Engineering

• Mater of Technology in Ocean Technology

• Master of Technology in Offshore Structures

• Master of Technology in Marine Structure

• Bachelor of Technology in Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture

• Master of Technology in Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture

The names of institutions offering naval architecture and ocean technology courses in India are given below:

• Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

• National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Mangalore

• National Institute of Technology, Calicut

• Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin

• Chennai School of Ship Management, Chennai

• College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam

• Institute of Shipbuilding Technology, Goa

Career Scope:

There are a lot of opportunities available for ocean engineers and naval architects in government, corporate, educational and private sector. Some of the career areas to consider are:

• Naval Architecture & Defence

• Marine Transportation

• Remote Sensing

• Underwater vehicles

• Renewable Energy

• Global Climate Monitoring

• Environmental protection

• Marine Metals and corrosion

• Offshore Oil Recovery

Recent Government jobs notifications:

The following government organizations recently called for applications from eligible candidates for working in the field of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering:

• Professor in Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture – Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

• Professor in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering – Indian Maritime University, Chennai

Government jobs in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering:

When it comes to government jobs in this field, candidates can find job placement in government-run institutions as professors. They can also find job placement in research institutions working under the control of the government of India that are engaged in the research in the field of naval architecture and ocean engineering. Marine and Naval Academies open up doors for these professionals. Since the naval architecture and ocean engineering courses teaches them in maintaining, constructing and designing of ships, these professionals are also recruited by government companies engaged in ship building and Naval architects with advanced technical knowledge are appointed for assisting the subordinates in creating of destroyers, hovercrafts, submarines, ocean liners, aircraft carriers, etc….