Merchant Ships’ officers belong to a select, international profession, involving people from across the globe.  These officers are highly skilled professionals, responsible for moving passengers and cargo safely around the world.  There are different opportunities and the work involved is always varied.  Through Marine Engineering, one can learn the skills using the latest technology, considerable leadership and managerial skills are essential to ensure the safety and well being of the community of people living and working together at sea.  The following are some of the skills taught in marine engineering:

Marine engineering, maintenance, repair and reassembly of shipboard engines and equipment, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, control engineering, crew management, pollution prevention, fire fighting, use of lifeboat, medical care, survival techniques, etc.

A trainee marine engineer could be responsible during “watch period”, for the correct operation of the ship’s engines and technical systems – enormous industrial machinery.  The forces which the sea can exert on a ship mean that the full and proper functioning of engineering systems are vital at all times of the safety of the ship.

Through marine engineer, a student can get a job as a marine engineer.  While the ship engineer or chief engineer heads the Engine Department, ensuring smooth running of all the equipment in the engine room, the second engineer looks after the day to day functioning of the engine room.  Within 10 years of commencing specialist maritime education and training, it is possible to qualify as a Chief Engineer with total responsibility for the operation of a ship and the management of its crew.