Opportunity for graduate engineers to make an attractive career in merchant navy
join our one year pre-sea training course in marine engineering at IMS Goa
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course overview
Graduate Marine Engineering Course
If you are a Graduate Engineer and interested to join merchant navy than you have come to right place. Many graduate engineers want to know about merchant navy courses after graduation or merchant navy career. Institute of Maritime Studies Goa welcomes you to Maritime Training courses for Graduate Marine Engineering Course. Graduate Engineers who have completed degree in either Mechanical, Naval Architecture or Mechanical and Automation have the opportunity to be a Marine Engineer. At Institute of Maritime Studies Goa we conduct one year pre sea marine training course in marine engineering for graduate engineers in mechanical and naval architecture.
Career Scope
On completion of training both graduate and diploma entry candidates are permitted to join ships immediately. After completion of 6 months sea experience they can obtain MEO Class IV Part A from MMD Govt. of India. Graduate candidates are exempted from appearing in this exam while diploma entry candidates have to appear in this exam.
All of them can then appear for MEO Class IV Part B.
Trainee Engineer rises to become a Chief Engineer normally in 7 to 8 years, subject to passing further examinations conducted by Mercantile Marine Department, Government of India.
Salaries
The Salaries of Junior Engineer vary from company to company. However, approximate starting salary is ₹25000/- per month for Indian companies and US $500-1100 in foreign companies. A chief Engineer draws a salary of over ₹700000/- per month.
Admission Procedure
Admission through Online Entrance Examination, followed by Interviews, Psychometric Test and Medical Test. An amount of Rs.3750/-(non-refundable) for GME and DME candidates is to be paid by the candidate towards online/entrance exam and Psychometric test fee.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality | Indian |
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Educational Qualification & Age Limit | 1. B.E./B-TECH in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Streams OR BE/B-Tech in Marine Engineer (non DGS approved)
Maximum age: 28 years.
2. Degree in Naval Architecture/ Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering/ Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding etc.
Maximum age: 28 years. |
Minimum Marks | 50% in final year
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Marks In English | Minimum 50% in X or XII or Diploma or Degree |
Eye Sight | 6/6 or 6/12 in each eye or 6/18 in one eye and 6/9 in other eye without glasses WITH NO COLOUR BLINDNESS by Ishihara chart. Partial Colour Blindness is also not acceptable. |
Body Mass Index | <<25
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Minimum Height and Weight | Height: 1.58m
Weight: 51 Kg
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No. of Seats | 80 |
Fees
One Year Pre-Sea Training Course in Marine Engineering |
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Rs. 5,99,600/-(Non-Refundable) + Rs. 15,000/- Caution money (refundable at the end of the course) Payable on ADMISSION |
Fees Include
Course fee, boarding lodging, uniforms, boilers suits, uniform shoes, safety shoes, fee for auxiliary courses, library and laboratory charges, group insurance, training manuals, four basic safety courses, INDos registration, IME membership, etc.
Syllabus
The marine engineering course for Graduate engineers is of one year duration and is divided into 4 months classroom training; 2 months workshop training and 6 months afloat training.
Classroom Training
In classroom training the students are taught advanced Marine Engineering subjects. The syllabus for these subjects is developed by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India. The names of subjects are:
- Engineering Knowledge Motor: This subject includes the construction and composition of parts of main propulsion machinery which is a slow speed large marine diesel engine. The subject also covers medium speed generator engines.
- Engineering Knowledge General: This subject covers all the auxiliary support machinery located in the engine room for the operation of the main propulsion engine. These machineries are air compressors, refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, purifiers, pumps pipelines and valves, heat exchangers etc. This subject also covers all the machineries fitted on the deck of ship like anchor windlass, mooring winch, hatch cover opening and closing arrangements, decks cranes etc.
- Marine Engineering Practices: This subject covers the operation and maintenance procedures of all the machines on board a ship.
- Ship Safety and Environmental Protection: This subject teaches about all the mandatory rules and regulations required to be followed in a ship. Some of the important rules taught are Safety at Life at Sea, Marine Pollution, international Ships and Ports Security Code etc.
- Naval Architecture and Ship Construction: This subject teaches about the construction details of a ship and mathematical principles involved in Naval Architecture.
- Electro-Technology: This subject teaches about all the basic principles of electricity, electronics, automation etc. Construction and operation of electrical and electronic equipment required on-board a ship is also covered.
- Management: Basic principles managing a ship, team work between different departments etc. are covered in this subject.
- Marine Engineering Drawing: This subject teaches interpretation of Marine Equipment drawing, isometric view, dismantled view of machine parts etc.
Workshop Training
During the workshop training candidates are taught to complete a number of practical assignments in the various shops like:
- Fitting Shop: Here the use of hand tools taught for carrying at fitting shop.
- Machine Shop: Here the use of lathe machine is taught.
- Welding shop: Here assignments involve the usage of electric arc welding as well as oxy-acetylene gas welding, brazing etc.
Affloat Training
During afloat training the candidates are sent on board various training ships, ships in port, electrical workshop, shipyards and IMS marine laboratory. Here the candidates are given a feel of ships machineries and taught about the safety of work at sea and dismantling and assembling of machine parts.
FAQs
What is the duration of the course?
The Degree course is of 1 year duration.
When does the course begin?
The course begin on 1st December every year.
What baggage/personal belongings should I bring when I join the course?
The course fee includes, boarding & lodging, uniforms, uniform shoes, helmets, boiler suits, safety shoes. Bedding is provided by us.
What is the course fee?
Current year course fee is displayed in the Admission Instructions.
Is there any relaxation of fees for SC and ST?
No.
I am a local resident of Goa and so can come daily to college and go back. Is hostel stay compulsory for me?
Hostel is compulsory for everybody, even locals, as we have to train you to stay away from family.