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4-year degree course
module recognizes the wisdom in what was stated by the great philosopher
hundreds of years ago! While preparing the students for Marine Industry
through extensively covered theoretical classes, practical engineering
education at the in-campus workshop, out-of-campus Shipyard & Shipboard
training, the curriculum ensures sufficient exposure to Electronic, Computer
& Information technologies. There are total 8 semesters.
The course details are as follows:-
The subjects include
- English
- Applied Mathematics
- Physics and Electronics
- Computer Science
- Marine Management.
Topics such as Ship
Operation Technology and other applied subjects (Maritime Commerce, Marine
Engineering, Environmental Science, Control Systems etc.) are also focused
upon. The training programmes help the candidates to inculcate qualities
necessary for the profession, both mental and physical. Practicals that
are conducted are in the following subjects - Astronomy, Chart Work, Practical
Navigation, Magnetic and Gyro Compasses, Electronic Navigational Aids
(Radar, Decca, and Satellite Navigator etc.).
Prizes are given to
cadets for Academic Excellence & General Proficiency. Apart from these,
there are a number of prizes for Extra Curricular Activities & Sports.
Minimum Requirement for Marine Engineering.
Eligibility
Unmarried (male/female) Indian Citizens. Limited foreign nationals may
be admitted with approval of Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India.
Age
Maximum: 20 years old on 1st October in the year of admission.
SC/ST: relaxable by 5 years
Academic Qualification
As per requirement of IIT-JEE. (Indian Institute of Technology - Joint
Entrance Examination)
For more information on this Joint Entrance Examination, you may visit
any of the Indian Institute of Technology web sites - Kharagpur, Kanpur,
Mumbai or Delhi,
Seat Reservation
15% for SC & 7.5% for ST subject to availability. Certification necessary.
Mode of Selection
IIT-JEE
9th December, 2001. (Screening test)
5th May, 2002 (Main examination)
Application to D. G. Shipping
July, 2002 (Counseling)
Future Prospects
Shipping Industry Growth
Recent Studies world over, predict a steady growth of International Trade.
What this means is, "Shipping" as a mode of international and
intercontinental transport system can never go out of fashion - it being
the easiest & still the cheapest mode!
Agreeably, advancement
in Engineering techniques & technology has had an effect on growth
in terms of increase in the number of ships plying the seven seas as compared
to the increase in cargo volume movement. However, with advancement in
Technology, the demand for Qualified Marine Engineers has increased exponentially.
Consequently, students passing out of all the institutes have continued
to remain as one of the most sought after with the Ship Owners, globally.
PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
Internationally reputed shipping companies hold campus interviews for
the Final semester pass-out cadets for direct recruitment. This assures
good prospect for the students intending to make a career at sea.
Some of the Shipping
Companies that conduct campus interviews (list below is for indicative
purposes only and is not exhaustive in nature) are:
" Shipping Corporation
of India
" Great Eastern shipping
" Varun Shipping
" Wilco Ship Management & Transport Pvt. ltd.
" Mobil Shipping Co. Ltd.
" Chevron Manning Services ltd.
" Mitsui OSK lines
" Barbar Ship Management ltd. Australia
" Ravenscroft Shipping Inc.
" Seearland Ship Mgmt. Ltd. Austria
" Orinoco Marine Consultancy Pvt. ltd.
" Nortrans Pvt. ltd.
" Anglo Eastern Shipping Mgmt. ltd.
" Neptune Orient Lines Pvt.
" Chellaram Shipping Pvt. ltd.
" V-Ships Inc.
CAREER GROWTH &
HIGHER STUDIES
The curriculum is geared to ensure that every student receives sufficient
guidance that will help him/her to appear for the MEO-Examinations, under
Ministry of Shipping, (MOS) during the Service life. Additionally, we
encourage you to visit the relevant page of the D.G.Shipping Website to
learn more about the rules pertaining to MANNING OF SHIPS - Certificates
of Competency and EXAMINATIONS for Certificates of Competency
Many of Marine Engineers
prefer pursuing higher studies than joining the Merchant Navy immediately
on graduation. The popular choices remain -
" Business Management
Institutions for MBA.
" Universities Overseas for M.S./PhD in Marine Transportation, Marine
Engineering & Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering and even Master's
Degree in Marine Law.
" Computer Science & Information Technology Institutions for
MCA
BEYOND THE MARINE
ENGINEERING
Apart from remaining within the Shipping or Related Industry (National
& International Shipping Companies, Marine Workshops, Surveying Concerns,
Navy, Diesel Engine Manufacturers etc) on shore based jobs, the marine
Engineers today are occupying important & key positions in varied
& diversified industries - from IT Sector, to Consultancy Organizations
such as PriceWaterhouse Coopers & DCL, to Brick & Morter Companies
- Power, Steel, Electronics/White Goods, to Service Sector organizations
like Hotel Industry etc. A few have also joined the Indian Government
Services.
A vast many with entrepreneurship
skills, are very successfully running their own business establishments
too. Needless to say, the Savings Potential while at the Merchant Navy,
has assisted in setting up their own business establishments.
While many Marine
Engineers have dedicated their post-Merchant Navy services to Academic
Institutions related to Marine Engineering, a number of them also hold
enviable & highly respected positions in Technical Schools & Colleges
overseas.
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