The proper term for this profession is “Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering”.

A naval architect is the engineer who deals with all the details of the ship design, construction and surveying. Some of the tasks a N.A. has to undertake: the detail design of the hull, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, the manufacturing processes and all the necessary equipment. Note, that a naval architect designs not only ships and vessels but also offshore and floating structures.

Marine engineering has many similarities with the “classical” mechanical engineering, but it is specialised for ships. M.E.’s deal with the main and auxiliary machinery (main engine, pumps, generators, the shafting and propulsion system e.t.c. ) and electrical systems, of a vessel.

Most of the universities offer Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering as a MSc after Mechanical Engineering but some offer it as a full degree, independent from Mechanical Engineering, and the degree usually combines BOTH naval architecture and marine engineering. Moreover, such degrees may offer courses about basic maritime economics.

These are the average salary ranges by rank. These figures are payment per month:

Fifth Engineer or Engineering Cadet: Rs 35 to 75 thousand; or 300 to 1200 USD

Fourth Engineer: Rs 1.5 to 2.25 lacs; or 2000 to 4000 USD

Third Engineer: Rs 2.75- 3.5 lacs; or 4000 to 5900 USD

Second Engineer: Rs 4 to 5 lacs; or 7500 to 9500 USD

Chief Engineer: Rs 5 lacs and above; or 10,000 USD and above.

Salary is not enough as per work load and responsibilities.