Marine Engineers

Job Description:

They deal in designing, development, fabrication and maintenance of marine engines, boilers, refrigerating, sanitary equipment, deck machinery and steam connections of marine ships. The job, also includes the supervision of engine crew involved in operating the machines and checking for smooth functioning of all sea, engines, electric motors, propulsion engines etc.

Educational Qualification:

The Directorate of Marine Engineering (DMET) Calcutta now known as Marine Engineering Research Institute (MERI) offers 4-year course in Marine Engineering. Selection for the course is through the Joint Entrance Examination conducted by IIT.

APYL Career Counselor has details on:

8 Institutes offering graduate courses in Marine Engineering under Career Fields E&T and Course Type Graduate

Opening:

Marine Engineers find jobs as officers in the merchant navy. Port and harbour authorities and ship repair dockyard companies also employ them.

Remuneration:

Remuneration is very high in Merchant Navy. The minimum salary ranges from Rs 25000 to Rs 30000 per month. However, salaries may vary from company to company.