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Marine Engineer

Do you want to become a Marine Engineer? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:

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Marine engineering is a multi-disciplinary field requiring an understanding and knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems.

Marine engineers work in:

• Shipbuilding and ship repair: engineers design, develop and construct ships and all the associated machinery, and keep them maintained and repaired.
• Merchant Navy: marine engineer officers make sure machinery, instruments and systems on ships work safely and efficiently.
• Royal Navy: marine engineer officers specialise in surface ships, submarines or weapons.
• Offshore oil and gas industry: engineers design, construct, modify and operate offshore platforms and associated systems.
• Marine surveying: engineers inspect ships and offshore installations and plant, for safety and insurance purposes.
• Experienced marine engineers are usually either incorporated or chartered.

Marine engineers have to be flexible about working hours, and may have to work shifts.

Salaries range from around £20,000 to £40,000 a year.

Marine engineers should:

• be interested in science and technology
• be creative problem solvers
• be good at maths and science.

Employers include, offshore gas and oil installations, the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, plant and equipment manufacturers, shipping companies, shipbuilding and repair yards, government departments and Lloyds Register.

The normal way to train as an engineer is to study full time at university or college for a first degree. Mature applicants with relevant experience are usually welcomed.

Marine Engineer