Nautical Science

Nautical Science is a three years course that results in an undergraduate degree or diploma after which the student joins a ship as a trainee cadet officer or  deck cadet.

After completing sufficient time at the sea (experience/sea time required as a deck cadet varies with the course pursued at the undergraduate level) and clearing required certificate of competency exams, the cadet becomes eligible to be employed as a navigating officer on board a merchant ship.There are several work prospects in this industry, particularly in technological fields. The job descriptions are as follows:

• Deck Cadet
• Third Officer

• Second Officer

• Chief Officer

• Captain

• Oceanographer

• Nautical Surveyor

In terms of salary,after completing this course, the average pay is INR 25000 – INR 50000 as a deck cadet which goes upto INR 10-15 lakhs per month as a Captain during their sailing period

Marine Engineering

Marine engineering is a field that deals with the engineering aspect of the maritime industry. Like any conventional engineering course, marine engineering is a four-year course which prepares an individual to become an engineer on ship.

• Sales Engineers

• Engineering Managers

• Submarine Designers

• Third Assistant Engineer

• Trainee Marine Engineer

• Junior Marine Engineer

• Structural Engineer

• Onshore Marine Coordinator

• Dry Dock Engineer
  
  

The average salary earned after completing this course is INR 25000-50000 as a engine cadet which goes upto INR 10-15 lakhs per month as a chief engineer during their sailing period.

So whichever  profession you choose  is entirely dependent on you  and choice of a career / profession must be made while keeping in mind about one’s interests, desires, ambitions and inclinations

Hello Aspirant,

B.Sc. Nautical Science and B.Tech. Marine Engineering offer fulfilling careers in the merchant navy but to different roles in a ship:

• B.Sc. Nautical Science will prepare you to become a deck officer who has responsibilities like navigation, cargo operations as well as managing the ship. Upon graduating you can start as a Deck Cadet and progress up to Captain.
• B.Tech. Marine Engineering will if you want to work as an engineer on board in charge of the ship’s engine, upkeep and technical activities. You will start as a Junior Engineer and rise up to Chief Engineer.

If you like navigation, leadership and being at sea, you can pick B.Sc. Nautical Science. If you are mechanical aptitude based, like machines and engineering systems then you can pick B.Tech. Marine Engineering.