Marine Engineer

OFO No: 214405

Other names for Marine Engineer:

• Marine Architect
• Marine Designer
• Naval Architect

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What is a Marine Engineer?

A Marine Engineer is responsible for research and development of new marine vessels and equipment.

Some Marine Engineers may specialise in:

• Engine design
• Submarines
• Military vessels
• Cruise liners etc

Marine Engineers may work for the military, large marine vessel or parts manufacturers or consult to smaller companies.

What does a Marine Engineer do?

• researches marine vessels and equipment
• designs new vessels and / or parts / components / equipment etc
• draws plans using computer-aided draughting programs (cad)
• builds prototypes and tests them
• makes adjustments
• participates in the construction process
• liaises with other specialists etc electricians / plumbers / engineers / etc

Are you . . . ?

• interested in marine vessels (boats, ships, cruise liners, submarines etc)
• good at maths and science?
• interested in engineering?
• analytical?
• intelligent?
• a team player?
• detail orientated?
• a hard worker?
• responsible?

How do I become a Marine Engineer?

PATH 1

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree

• North West University
• University of Cape Town
• University of Johannesburg
• University of KZN
• University of Pretoria
• University of Stellenbosch
• University of Witwatersrand

PATH 2

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

• 3 years workplace experience (registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA)
• Professional Review by ECSA
• Designation: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the title Professional Engineer.

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

• ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA)

ECSA is the national body that regulates professional engineers.

https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Mechanical Engineering Technician or Chemical Engineer or Marine Biologist

Is becoming a Marine Engineer the right career choice for me?