How Can I Become a Marine Engineer?

• The minimum eligibility criteria to become a marine engineer is a BE/ B.Tech degree in Marine Engineering / Nautical Science from a recognized University. Like all other institutes, its entrance qualification is 10+2 with physics, chemistry and maths and an IIT-JEE ranking
• The physical fitness of the student should be good and he should clear a medical test to become a marine engineer.

The Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai is a central university which offers a 4 year BTech programme in marine engineering.

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Skills

• Should be good at hands-on labour and be physically fit
• Should be good at solving problems
• Should have technical skills, IT skills and organizational skills
• Should be able to keep up the team spirit and tackle every situation with calmness
• Should be able to enjoy the life at sea, be patient and diplomatic