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The marine engineering course deals with the construction and maintenance of ships basically. Apart from nautical science and ship/system architecture, the course also has many other aspects and subject areas including oceanographic engineering, propulsion/power plants, operation/maintenance of the watercraft propulsion systems, piping, machinery, automation/control of different system related to marine vehicles, and development and maintenance of the most advanced vessels like submarines. Apart from being in charge of the ship and its various systems, the chief marine engineer may also be responsible for the crew handling. A diploma or degree in marine engineering gives you exciting work opportunities and lets you embark on un-comparable adrenaline pumping voyages.
While most of the passenger traffic these days is through the air, road and rail route, the sea still holds 80% of the cargo traffic. Ships play an important part for businesses related to the export and import of freight and cargo. Marine engineering is the basic course that helps you to enter the sea profession, and the perks and salaries are highly rewarding as well.
Career opportunities in sea professions
There are tremendous career opportunities for those who wish to pursue a career in marine engineering. Defence, merchant navy, commercial freight companies, and shipbuilding and allied system manufacturing industries are only some avenues where a marine engineer may pursue a career. There are other research-and-development (R&D) related areas in which one can attain higher education (including Master's and Doctorate) and pursue career goals. The placement rate is 100% for the diploma in marine engineering courses as well and hence your institution will help you get a lucrative career and job after you complete a course related to marine engineering. As globalization has resulted in an increase in sea traffic, the new Marine Technologist profession has also attained huge demand.
Rule the sea and guide the crew
You can complete your marine engineering graduate degree, and the career is no less than ruling the sea. You will possess all the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to keep your ship and systems on track in the most extreme of scenarios. You will travel to places that you may never have imagined. Also, the salaries and perks associated are high. After the completion of training and attaining a certain level of experience, your salary will start at around Rs 40000 to Rs 80000 per month. The Chief Marine Engineers get a salary of more than Rs. 5 lakhs per month. Hence, the exciting career is also highly rewarding.
Important and in-demand profession
Ships carry fuel, oil, chemicals, food, medicines and many other kinds of cargos and are considered the backbone of the global economy. While the social life may take a back seat, the career is highly rewarding financially and professionally. The work culture is astonishingly good and the companies provide you with the best of everything. A marine engineer reaches the next level of authority and grade by passing the exams that are conducted by the Government of India and the Directorate of Shipping. The engineers master the skills, get ample of resource, and the powerful diesel-run ships are also equipped with most modern and cutting-edge technology. You overcome the extremes of temperature and other natural threats that may affect your ship and crew anytime and fulfill your job responsibilities in the worst of conditions, which brings to you immense job satisfaction.
While most of the passenger traffic these days is through the air, road and rail route, the sea still holds 80% of the cargo traffic. Ships play an important part for businesses related to the export and import of freight and cargo. Marine engineering is the basic course that helps you to enter the sea profession, and the perks and salaries are highly rewarding as well.
Career opportunities in sea professions
There are tremendous career opportunities for those who wish to pursue a career in marine engineering. Defence, merchant navy, commercial freight companies, and shipbuilding and allied system manufacturing industries are only some avenues where a marine engineer may pursue a career. There are other research-and-development (R&D) related areas in which one can attain higher education (including Master's and Doctorate) and pursue career goals. The placement rate is 100% for the diploma in marine engineering courses as well and hence your institution will help you get a lucrative career and job after you complete a course related to marine engineering. As globalization has resulted in an increase in sea traffic, the new Marine Technologist profession has also attained huge demand.
Rule the sea and guide the crew
You can complete your marine engineering graduate degree, and the career is no less than ruling the sea. You will possess all the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to keep your ship and systems on track in the most extreme of scenarios. You will travel to places that you may never have imagined. Also, the salaries and perks associated are high. After the completion of training and attaining a certain level of experience, your salary will start at around Rs 40000 to Rs 80000 per month. The Chief Marine Engineers get a salary of more than Rs. 5 lakhs per month. Hence, the exciting career is also highly rewarding.
Important and in-demand profession
Ships carry fuel, oil, chemicals, food, medicines and many other kinds of cargos and are considered the backbone of the global economy. While the social life may take a back seat, the career is highly rewarding financially and professionally. The work culture is astonishingly good and the companies provide you with the best of everything. A marine engineer reaches the next level of authority and grade by passing the exams that are conducted by the Government of India and the Directorate of Shipping. The engineers master the skills, get ample of resource, and the powerful diesel-run ships are also equipped with most modern and cutting-edge technology. You overcome the extremes of temperature and other natural threats that may affect your ship and crew anytime and fulfill your job responsibilities in the worst of conditions, which brings to you immense job satisfaction.
