Hey everyone , in this another post i'll be posting on how to join the Engine side of a ship .
THE ENGINE SIDE :-
The engineer officers and engine rating hands play a crucial role in the running of a ship by keeping the engines ready at all times of the voyage .They are responsible for the running of a ships engine i.e, the Main Engine,Boilers,Pumps,Hydraulic systems etc. The Chief Engineer is the overall incharge of the engine room and the engines in general.
The Engine Department consists of -
THE ENGINE SIDE :-
The engineer officers and engine rating hands play a crucial role in the running of a ship by keeping the engines ready at all times of the voyage .They are responsible for the running of a ships engine i.e, the Main Engine,Boilers,Pumps,Hydraulic systems etc. The Chief Engineer is the overall incharge of the engine room and the engines in general.
The Engine Department consists of -
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| Engine Room Machinery |
OFFICERS :
1.CHIEF ENGINEER
2.2ND ENGINEER
3.3RD ENGINEER
4.4TH ENGINEER
5.ETO
5.TRAINEE ENGINE CADETS/TRAINEE MARINE ENGINEERS/5TH ENGINEERS
CREW/RATINGS:
1.FITTER
2.MOTORMAN
3.OILER
4.WIPER/GREASER
5.TRAINEE RATINGS
HOW TO JOIN THE ENGINE OFFICERS DEPT?
One can join the officers engine dept as a trainee after completion of Pre Sea Training. The three routes for joining Engine Officers Dept are -
1. BTech. Marine Engineering
2.Graduate in Marine Engineering ( GME After completion of BTech. Mechanical Engg )
3.ETO Course after completion of BTech.Electrical Engg.
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| Career Path for a Btech Marine engg graduate. |
1.BTech. Marine Engineering
BTech. Marine Engineering is a 4 year Pre Sea course approved by the DG shipping Of India.It consists of 8 semesters and is a engineering degree program for merchant marine engine side aspirants.During the 4 year period cadets will learn about all the machinery onboard a vessel like Boiler,Main Engine,Auxiliary Engine,Hydraulic systems,different types of pumps etc and MARPOL in detail.
The first year courses introduce the engineering sciences and the second year courses build on this knowledge base, examining the application of these sciences in a marine engineering context. The third year courses cover essential marine machinery together with advanced theoretical inputs relevant to marine engineering. In the final year, the focus is on ship operations and specialised marine machinery.
For a BTech ME graduate 6 months sea time is required to be eligible for MEO CLASS 4 EXAM(for promotion to 4th Engg & 3rd Engg ).
The eligibility for joining BTech ME course is 60% in PCM (12TH ) , 50% in English Atleast in 10th or 12th and passing the Medical requirements ( ,no color blindness ) etc .The maximum age for the course is 25 years.
The Colleges that conduct BTech ME Program are- Tolani Maritime Institute,IMU KOLKATA,SAMUNDRA INSTITUTE,IMI NOIDA etc
For a exhaustive list of college for BTech ME CLICK HERE
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| Main engine deck of a cargo vessel |
2. GME
GME or Graduate in Marine Engineering is a 1 year Pre Sea Course for BTech Mechanical Engg graduates aspiring to enter into shipping industry . It is approved by DG Shipping.During the 1 year period cadets will learn about all the machinery onboard a vessel like Boiler,Main Engine,Auxiliary Engine,Hydraulic systems,different types of pumps etc and MARPOL in detail.
Some companies sponsor GME cadets before even course starts .A sponsorship means that a company will take you a cadet upon successful completion of course and good behaviour record . It doesn't mean that the company is going to pay for your course,but simply a guarantee that the company will give you a job after GME course and you'll be paid a stipend during your 8 months cadetship.
While some companies sponsor cadets , some companies recruit cadets during the GME course .
The eligibility for the course is Graduation in BE (Mechanical) Engineering / Naval Architecture with minimum marks of 50% in final year and with minimum 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th or in Degree Exam and passing the medical test (color blindness,eye test etc ).The maximum age limit for this course is 28 years .
The eligibility for the course is Graduation in BE (Mechanical) Engineering / Naval Architecture with minimum marks of 50% in final year and with minimum 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th or in Degree Exam and passing the medical test (color blindness,eye test etc ).The maximum age limit for this course is 28 years .
The companies that sponsor GME cadets are - Anglo Eastern,Great Eastern,Samundra Institute,Wilhelmsen,MOL,Teekay etc .
The colleges that conduct GME course are - Anglo Eastern,Great Eastern,Samundra institute,TS Rahaman,IMI Noida etc.
For a exhaustive list of college for GME CLICK HERE
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| Engine Room Boiler / Courtesy : Marine Insight |
3.ETO
ETO or Electro Technical Officer is a 4 month Pre Sea course for BTech Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication / Communication Engineering or Electronics graduates or 3 year Diploma holders.
The course deals with initial familiarization with ship board systems, equipments and machineries involved in the operation of the vessels. The relevant electrical/electronic equipments, control and automation systems, will be dealt with in detail to enable the candidate nurture decision making for troubleshooting, rectification of defects. The course makes the candidate aware of the risks involved at sea and importance of imbibing the safety culture.
The eligibility stands at 60% marks for diploma holders and 50% marks for BTech holders.The maximum age limit for this course is 35 years and passing the medical test approved by a DG shipping.
It is a 4 months on shore followed by 6 months on board training.
Upon successful completion of course , one can join as a trainee electrical officer and with experience and promotion can become ETO onboard a ship. ETO's with relevant experience and exams can become upto Chief Engineers also .
The colleges that conduct ETO Course are - Tolani Maritime Institute,Great Eastern,Anglo Eastern,Amet University etc .
For a exhaustive list of college for ETO CLICK HERE
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| Ship Electrical System / Courtesy : Mariners Digest |
HOW TO JOIN THE ENGINE CREW/RATING DEPT ?
1.GP Rating Pre Sea Training
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| GP Ratings at Seamanship Lab |
GP Rating Or General Purpose Rating is a pre sea training course of 6 months approved by DG Shipping .The eligibility requirement for joining GP Rating is 50% in 10th Grade .In the 6 months one will learn about the basics of seamanship,Different Engines,chipping-painting,Fitting and necessary skills required to be a engine rating . Placements for GP ratings have also been a huge headache owing to recession in the shipping industry.
After successful completion of GP course one can join the engine side as a trainee rating after obtaining INDIAN CDC . After relevant sea experience a engine rating can also appear for MEO CLASS IV exam after doing all the relevant courses .
The eligibility requirement for joining GP Rating is 40% in 10th Grade with Science and Maths as subjects with 40% minimum marks in English .The minimum and maximum age for joining GPR are 17.5 years to 25 years respectively.One must also pass the medical requirements set by the DG Shipping.
The eligibility requirement for joining GP Rating is 40% in 10th Grade with Science and Maths as subjects with 40% minimum marks in English .The minimum and maximum age for joining GPR are 17.5 years to 25 years respectively.One must also pass the medical requirements set by the DG Shipping.
The Colleges that provide placement for GP Rating are - Great Eastern Institute Of Maritime Studies,TS RAHAMAN, NUSI GOA Etc .
For a exhaustive list of college for GPR CLICK HERE
