Marine Engineering

To become a marine engineer, you typically need to complete a high school education, pursue a Bachelor's degree in marine engineering or a related field, gain practical experience through internships, obtain any required certifications, and seek employment in the maritime industry. Marine engineering involves designing, constructing, and maintaining ships and other seafaring vessels, and requires expertise in math, Physics and other sciences, as well as knowledge of fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics and materials Science. It is a challenging and rewarding field that offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on the maritime industry.

If you want to go in the deck side of the ship, then go for DNS or B.Sc. Nautical Science. And if you want to go for the engine side, then opt for B.Tech Marine engineering. There is scope in all the 3 courses and finally after completing the course you will end up in a ship. DNS is a 1 year Diploma course, after which you will be sailing as a cadet and will be earning in US Dollars. By doing this course, you will be working as a deck cadet and you will have to clear exams to be promoted. B.Sc. Nautical Science is a 3 year B.Sc. Course, after which you will be sailing as a cadet and will be earning in US Dollars. By doing this course, you will be working as a deck cadet and you will have to clear exams to be promoted. But here in B.Sc. The cadetship time is less than that of DNS. And finally in B.Tech marine engineering, it is a 4 year engineering course, after which you will be sailing in ships as a engine cadet and will be doing maintenance and overhauling of various machineries in the engine room of a ship. You will have to clear exams to get promoted. The cadetship time is 6-12 months in this. All the best, hope this was helpful.

To pursue marine engineering after Class 12th in Chennai, one must follow the following steps:
Complete Class 12th with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics as the main subjects. Appear for JEE Main and clear the cutoff for admission to top Marine Engineering colleges in India. Alternatively, appear for IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) conducted by Indian Maritime University, which is the common entrance test for various marine engineering colleges in India. After clearing the entrance exam, attend the counseling process and get admitted to a marine engineering college. Complete the 4-year B.E. Marine Engineering course and obtain a Degree in Marine Engineering. Apply for relevant job openings in the maritime industry, such as shipping companies, shipyards, and marine equipment manufacturers. Note: There are also Diploma courses available in marine engineering for those who do not have a background in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12th. If you really want colleges in Chennai, then the options can be:
- Government Polytechnic College Chennai
- HIMT Chennai
- IMU Chennai
- Vels institute.

Admission for BE Marine Engineering course is based on the merit-list or entrance exam which is followed by a Personal Interview round. Aspiring students should have passed XII with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent or equivalent examination from a recognised board of education. The course fees vary among different colleges but the average fee of the course approximately ranges from INR 15,000 to 15,00,000 per annum. The graduates of BE Marine Engineering programme can get the job position of a Port manager, Maritime educator, Second marine engineer, Chief marine engineer, Ship operator, Marine surveyor, Ship manager; Technical superintendent etc. Shipping Industry is one of the good sectors where one may build a rewarding career and it is an important sector, which is crucial for the growth and stability of the Global Economy.