There is a vast scope for the aspirants in terms of both higher studies and immediate jobs for one who has successfully completed the bachelor’s degree in marine engineering. The role of a marine engineer mainly involves doing tasks related to the operation and maintenance of different machineries in a ship. Marine engineers have the complete responsibility for the design, selection of equipments and systems, installation, inspection, maintenance and repair. During design and construction processes marine engineers have to work in interface with the naval architects.

Marine engineers have to deal with a wide range of systems such as diesel engines, gas turbines, boilers, steam turbines, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, electrical machinery, hydraulic machinery, refrigeration machinery, electrical systems, automation & control equipments, fire fighting equipments, cargo handling systems and so on. Usually marine engineers have to involve themselves in activities such as commissioning, surveying, corrosion protection, repair etc.

Scope for Higher Studies after B.Tech in Marine Engineering

Candidates who have completed BE/ B.Tech in marine engineering and having an interest in higher studies can take Master of Technology course in marine engineering or can also take M.Tech in some other streams of engineering based on ones interest. Some of the higher education streams include

• Master of Technology in Air Armament
• Master of Technology in Chemistry - (High Energy Materials)
• Master of Technology in Gas Turbine Technology
• Master of Technology in Laser & Electro Optics
• Master of Technology in Marine Engineering
• Master of Technology in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture

Diploma in marine engineering or Master of Business Application (MBA) or Master of Computer Application (MCA) is yet another option.

Career Opportunities after B.Tech in Marine Engineering

There are a number of job opportunities for marine engineers in India as well as in abroad. Some of the institutions like International Maritime Academy recruit marine engineers to the post of junior engineers in merchant ships. Once a candidate has successfully completed a required period of service as junior engineer, he/she is allowed to write competency exams by which they get promoted to the post of chief engineer. That is within a period of 5 or 6 years from the time of completion of graduation, a candidate can be in the post of chief engineer and hence can get an attractive pay scale. Some of the companies conduct campus recruitments for the purpose of selection of fresher’s. Some of those topmost companies are

• Anglo Eastern Shipping Management Ltd
• Barbar Ship Management Ltd, Australia
• Chellaram Shipping Pvt Ltd
• Chevron Manning Services Ltd
• Great Eastern shipping
• Mitsui OSK lines
• Mobil Shipping Co. Ltd
• Neptune Orient Lines Pvt
• Nortrans Pvt. Ltd
• Orinoco Marine Consultancy Pvt. Ltd
• Ravenscroft Shipping Inc
• Seearland Ship Mgmt. Ltd. Austria
• Shipping Corporation of India
• Varun Shipping
• V-Ships Inc
• Wilco Ship Management & Transport Pvt. Ltd

Each company will have its own distinct criteria and only those found eligible will be selected. The recruitment process helps a number of eligible candidates to get placed and hence pursue a good career.