4 Year BE / B.Tech (Approved by DG Shipping)
4 -Year B.E Degree course in Marine Engineering DG Shipping approved, Govt. of India. On
successful completion of this course the trainees can join as Marine
5th Engineer. After 6 months sea service & passing MEO class IV exam
promoted as 4th engineer and then 3rd Engineer. After 12 months sea
service & passing MEO class II exam & sea service promoted as
2nd engineer. With further sea service & passing MEO class 1 exam
eligible to be promoted as Chief engineer.
Career in Merchant Shipping
Job Opportunities : Shipping is a continuously growing industry, and trained persons find jobs in Indian and foreign shipping companies with attractive salaries.
Life on board Ships : Ships move along the coast and across the oceans and carry different types of cargoes. Number of persons working on a ship depends upon its type, size and its trade. The number of persons can range between 6-30 and greater number on passenger ships. It is important for each person to be able to work independently as well as in a small team. Physical health, agility, good habit, and discipline are very important qualities required of a seafarer. One needs to be willing to work with hands, in different conditions, be safety conscious, and be able to stay away from home and friends for few months at a time.
| COURSE CONTENT: The course is conducted over 3 stages as follows: | |
| STAGE 1: | 4 -Year B.E Degree course in Marine Engineering in DG Shipping College. |
| STAGE 2: | 9 Months Sea Service as a junior Engineer |
| STAGE 3: | Class IV Exam – Written & Orals – 2 to 3 months |
| Eligibility: | (a) Pass in (10+2) or equivalent
examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as
separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% (b) Candidate can join 2nd year of 4-Year Marine Engineering Degree Course provided he has passed 1st year training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G. Shipping (This will not be applicable to MERI.) (c) Candidates can join 2nd year of 4-Year Marine Engineering Degree Course who have passed 1st year from the Engineering College in other streams like Mechanical or Electrical approved by AICTE with minimum 60% average marks. (d) Candidates can join 2nd year of 4-Year Marine Engineering Degree Course who have passed 3 years Diploma Course in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics, from the colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education with minimum 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of Diploma Course. A candidate can join 2nd year of 4 Year's Marine Engineering Degree course who have passed 4 years Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from the colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education with minimum 55% aggregate marks in the last year of diploma course The candidates should have obtained with minimum of 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th Std. or in the Degree / Diploma course conducted by recognized Board or any University. |
| Age: | 17.5 to 25 Years |
| Medical Fitness: | Medically fit eyesight 6/6 without external aids. No color blindness. |
| Selection Procedure: | Candidate will undergo an aptitude and written tests followed by an interview. The final selection will only takes place after medical check-up through our panel Doctor. |
| Fee Structure: | 10.0 – 15.0 Lacs (Depend on Shipping companies) |
Type of Ships: The world fleet is registered in over 150 nations, and manned by over a million seafarers from all over the world.
| CARGO SHIPS | PASSENGER SHIPS | |||
| Dry Cargo Ship | LPG & LNG Carriers | Cruise Liner | ||
| General Cargo/ Bulk Cargo | Transports materials such as iron ore, coal, fertilizers, sugar, and various other materials which can be loaded in bulk. | Oil Tankers | Crude oil, refined oils, and petroleum products. | Luxury at its best. A five-star holiday on the seas. Passengers travel the world, see exotic places and indulge in all types of sports and activities on board this floating city. |
| Container Vessel | Transports finished goods packed in containers. | Chemical Carriers | Chemicals in bulk | |
| Roll On- Roll off Vessel | Transports cars, trucks and vehicles from one part of the world to another. | Gas Carriers | Liquefied Gases (LNG, LPG, and other gases in liquid state) | |
Other Ships: Tug Boats, Offshore supply vessels, Cable laying ships, survey ships, Oil platforms, etc. Small floating vessels used for different purposes are called boats.
| CAREER FLOW CHART |
| Passed in 12th with 60% or above in PCM |
| 4 year B Tech/BE marine engineering training in DG Shipping college |
| 9 months Sea Service as Junior Engineer (Stipend – Rs 15000 to 25000/month) |
| MEO Class III/IV (FG COC Exam) (3rd or 4th Engg. exam) |
| 18 Months Sea Service as 4th / 3rd Engineer (Salary - 1.0 - 2.0 Lac/month) |
| MEO Class II (FG COC Exams) (2nd Engg. exam) |
| 12 Months Sea Service as 2nd Engineer (Salary - 2.5 - 4.0 Lac/month) |
| MEO Class I (FG COC Exams) (Chief Engg. exam) |
| CHIEF ENGINEER (Salary - 3.0 - 5.0 Lac/month) |
