Diploma in Marine Engineering (DME)

Diploma in Marine Engineering (DME) is a 2 year strictly residential pre-sea training program that is designed to prepare students to work as Marine Engineers with National and International Merchant ships.

The course focuses on technical aspects of Marine Engineering and covers most key topics such as safety technology, marine machinery, naval architecture, ship design, automation and control, ship construction, communication skills, marine electrical and electronics systems.

After successful completion of this course, students will get to experience sea life as they will have to go through 6 months sea-service. After this period and clearing safety courses, training modules and tests, passing MEO Class-4 Part B test, a cadet is issued Marine Engineering Officer Class 4 Certificate of Competency (CoC), post which one can work as a Marine Engineer on a Merchant ship anywhere in the world.

One can also decide to appear for further education and exams to acquire Marine Engineer Class 1 Certificate of Competency (CoC).

Course Duration: 2 Years

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    Diploma in Marine Engineering

    Eligibility Criteria

    Qualification: Candidate needs to meet one of the following qualification requirements

    • Passed Diploma in Mechanical/Marine/Naval Architecture/Electrical/Electric & Electronics Engineering with minimum 50% marks in Final Year and minimum 50% marks in English in 10th, 12th or Diploma examination.
    • Passed Diploma in Ship Building Engineering from an AICTE or UGC approved college with minimum marks of 50% in Final year (4 year Course) and minimum 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th or Diploma Exam.

    Age Limit: Maximum 28 years at the time of the course commencement

    Medical Fitness: Candidate should be medically fit as per the standards set by M. S. Medical Examination Rules, 2000.

    Eye Sight: Candidates have to qualify a full eyesight test conducted by the DG Shipping approved medical doctor before being finally selected for the course. Maximum permissible tolerance is + 2.5 on each eye. Colour blindness candidates are not eligible.

    Passport: It is mandatory to have passport at the time of course commencement

    Career Progression Chart

    DME process chart

    NOTE: ALL THE MARITIME COURSES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE RESPECTIVE DG SHIPPING GOVT OF INDIA APPROVED INSTITUTE.

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