Hello Aspirant

Firstly, let me introduce marine engineering.

WHAT IS MARINE ENGINEERING?

Marine engineering includes the engineering of boats, ships, oil rigs and any other marine vesselor structure, as well as oceanographic engineeringor ocean engineering. Specifically, marine engineering is the discipline of applying engineering sciences, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer science, to the development, design, operation and maintenance of watercraft propulsion and on-board systems and oceanographic technology. It includes but is not limited to power and propulsion plants, machinery, piping, automation and control systems for marine vehicles of any kind, such as surface ships and submarines.

Marine engineering specialties

Naval architect: -

Mechanical engineering: -

Oceanographic engineering: -

Offshore engineering: -

Now,  coming back to your question, How to Become a Marine Engineer?

You can opt Marine Engineering after

1-Completion of secondary examination/10th class (eligibility for diploma courses).

2-Completion of Higher Secondary examination/12th class (eligibility for UG courses)

3-Completion of B.Tech/B.E. in marine engineering (eligibility for PG courses)

Courses after 12th Science

There are various Institutions which offer diploma, bachelor or master degree courses in Marine Engineering. The courses deal with the maintenance & construction of ships and other sailing vessels.

Diploma Courses: It is three year duration programme.

Diploma in Marine Engineering

Bachelor Courses: The duration of these courses is 4 years.

B.Tech/B.E. in Marine Engineering

B.Sc in Marine Engineering

Master Courses: It is two year duration programme.

M.Tech in Marine EEngineering

SALARY OF MARINE ENGNEERING: -

Salary Ranges by Rank

1-Fifth Engineer or Engineering Cadet: Rs 35 to 75 thousand INR per month; or 300 to 1200 USD per month

2-Fourth Engineer: Rs 1.5 to 2.25 lacs INR; or 2000 to 4000 USD per month

3-Third Engineer: Rs 2.75- 3.5 lacs INR; or 4000 to 5900 USD per month

4-Second Engineer: Rs 4 to 5 lacs INR; or 7500 to 9500 USD per month

5-Chief Engineer: Rs 5 lacs and above INR per month; or 10,000 USD and above per month

I hope my answer will help you. All the best.

Dear Nivesh,

A Marine Engineer gets an average salary that can range from 64000 to 96000 depending on experience and domain knowledge.

Engine cadet- 400$ to 750$

Fresh 4th engineer/5th engineer- 800$ to 1700$

4th engineer with experience- 2400$ to 4400$

3rd engineer- 3500$ to 4900$

2nd engineer- 6000$ to 11000$

Chief engineer- 7500$ to 14000$

If you are only willing to be a Marine engineer just because of a handsome salary, try giving it a second thought.As it takes a lot from you before you start taking shower in dollars.

Hope my answer was helpful,Thank you!

Hello niveshkannan R

Yes i will help you for sure regarding this query the average salary for marine enigineering it will be different Domains and experience is range from 64,000 to 96,000 per month

I hope you understood

Good luck