What is Marine Engineering? Qualification to study Marine Engineering
Marine engineering is one of the dream careers of young people nowadays. Many are interested to know about the qualifications to study Marine Engineering and what the career is like here. Despite the fact that they are talented due to lack of adequate information, many people drop out of this dream career.
Today we will know all the information about Marine Engineering. What are the responsibilities of a Marine Engineer, how to select cadets, training opportunities, and career prospects and earnings are discussed in today's discussion?
What is Marine Engineering?
A large portion of world trade is conducted centering on the waterways of different countries. Ships are the main means of transporting goods on this waterway. Marine engineering is basically about solving the problems of ship management, maintenance, and its various parts.
A Marine Engineer is a professional person who has studied specialized engineering and is experienced in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all major mechanical and engineering equipment on board.
In today's world economy, about 200 billion in annual revenue comes from the shipping sector alone. Around 5,000 ships docked at seaports in more than 150 countries each day, carrying about 700 million tons of cargo.
As of 2020, about 1.3 million sea ferries are employed in the shipping industry worldwide. And the Mariners have occupied the main point of this huge task. So it is clear what the demand for marine engineers is in Bangladesh and abroad.
Responsibilities of Marine Engineers
Specific equipment and systems are assigned for the purpose of maintenance and monitoring of engineers of each rank of a ship. Their main responsibility is to monitor and maintain these mechanical systems. An engineer makes sure that all the equipment under his control is running properly.
Marine engineers also have some more responsibilities. Such as:
Navigation: The Navigation Department is responsible for the safety of passengers. Besides, this department also has to look after the safety of the sailors. The captain of the ship is the head of the navigation department. The captain decides which way and how the ship will go in bad weather. They are assisted by other engineers in this department.
Proper planning and record-keeping: The engine room department works as a team to ensure the maintenance of all equipment systems in accordance with the planned maintenance arrangements. Appropriate records of various parameters are kept for official paperwork and reporting.
Fuel Oil Bunking: Marine engineers also handle the transfer of fuel oil from a bunker station or barge to a ship. This is usually the responsibility of the fourth engineer, who receives the regular sound of the fuel oil tank and reports to the chief engineer for the planning of the bunking operation.
Emergency Breakdown and Repair: Engineers are responsible for any equipment breakdown or special maintenance required at sea. Although marine engineers are capable of this task, there are times when specialists may be needed. In such cases, marine engineers need to work with experts to repair and solve problems.
Qualification to study Marine Engineering
In Bangladesh, 4-year and 2-year diploma courses on marine engineering are offered in government and non-government institutions. If you want to do these courses, you have to pass the SSC or equivalent examination from any department, apply for the admission test and pass. A student can usually participate in the admission test for 3 consecutive years.
To apply to Bangladesh Marine Academy, one has to pass secondary and higher secondary from the science department. Both exams must have a GPA of 3.50 separately. In addition, higher secondary subjects and mathematics must have a separate 3.50 GPA. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 or IELTS score of 5.5 in English.
Physical fitness is taken very seriously to become a cadet. As a Marine cadet, boys should be at least 5.4 inches and girls 5.2 inches. Cadets are also admitted to this institution in accordance with certain rules of sight. To be a Marine Captain, you have to be 6/7 and in the case of Marine Engineering, you have to be 8/18.
Cadets are selected in five stages:
- Written test
- Physical fitness and swimming tests
- Interview (VIVA)
- Special vision and color vision tests
- Medical examination
Applications are invited from interested candidates through the country's leading newspapers. No application is accepted until the prescribed form is submitted by the Academy. Candidates have to apply anew every year. Applications for the next year for the purpose of one's candidacy will not be considered in the following year. In the case of recruitment of cadets, no travel or daily allowance will be acceptable to the candidates for their travel or for postponed age.
Training facilities
Food: Food is provided to the trainees at Bangladesh Marine Academy. In the morning breakfast is served with eggs, bread / parota, butter/jam/jelly, and tea. Also, tea, singara, biscuits, bread are given before lunch. Good meals are also available at noon, evening, and night.
Library: Bangladesh Marine Academy has a huge library to support all students and faculty. The library has more than 40,000 books. The digital lab also has computers, photocopiers, scanners, bookbinders, laminate machines, printing and e-mail facilities.
Workshop: Bangladesh Marine Academy has included workshop facilities from the very beginning. The hands of experience of the two workshops enable the cadets to work safely in the engine room and on the ocean-going ship with other equipment.
Laboratory: Laboratory experience is an essential part of the educational process and an important part of preparing cadets for marine practical life. For this reason, Bangladesh Marine Academy operates 4 laboratories on the premises, namely: Electrical Lab, Mechanical Lab, Physics Lab, and Computer Lab.
All the laboratories are equipped with sophisticated and sophisticated equipment and facilities which provide training to the cadets. Professional staff is always ready to assist and assist cadets in projects and examinations.
Career prospects and earnings
Marine engineering is a dream career. It is possible to get a job as well as higher education in different developed countries of the world like Singapore, Germany, and Australia. In Bangladesh too, there is a huge demand for jobs in Shipbuilding Corporation, Khulna Shipyard, Western Marine Shipyard, and various dockyards.
Skilled and experienced Marine Engineers are recruited every year in government institutions like Bangladesh Navy, BIWTA, and BIWTC. Besides, there are endless opportunities for good quality jobs including sailors in domestic and foreign ships at the private level. In general, marine engineers have a multifaceted brilliant career.
Earnings in this sector depend on the organization and skills and experience. An engineer can earn Rs 15,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh in a domestic ship or other organization. On the other hand, it is possible to earn Rs 20,000 to Rs 4 lakh in a foreign company. Besides, there are standard arrangements for living and eating.
Last word
Marine engineering is one of the current careers. If you are interested, qualify to study Marine Engineering and start working on your dream career today. By taking the exam here you can go to the highest rank of the job.
As well as the guarantee of receiving money here, with the opportunity to travel abroad. Since 90 percent of the world's commercial activities are shipped to the shipping industry. So start studying today to take advantage of this huge opportunity.
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