Main Areas of Study:

• Marine Engineering Knowledge
• Electrotechnology
• Naval Architecture
• Thermodynamics
• Strength of Materials
• Welding and Machining

Accreditation Status:

Transport Canada

Please refer to the Admissions section of this Calendar.

Length of the Program:

• 4 Years

Number of Semesters:

• 7 Academic Terms

Number of Courses:

• 69 courses, including all required safety courses

Work Terms:

• 3 Work terms ( total of 180 days minimum)

EVALUATION:

The minimum passing grade for all courses in the Marine Engineering Technology program is 60%. A cumulative average of 60% must also be maintained throughout the course of the program.

Credit Earned: Diploma of Technology

4 years: 7 academic terms, 3 Technical Sessions and 3 Work Terms

Normal Start: Fall

School of Maritime Studies

Contact: Admissions Officer
(709) 778 - 0380
1-800-563-5799 (ext. 380)
email: admissions@mi.mun.ca

This program is designed to graduate students with a variety of strengths that can be used in a large array of employment areas.

• Discipline-related and application courses are supplemented by further courses in Mathematics, to support the technical content; by Marine Law and courses in Business Management.
• The program recognizes the increasing role and use of computers in the technologies. Computer application and familiarity with common engineering software is stressed wherever possible. Students have CAD courses designed to give extensive exposure to packages such as advanced AutoCAD, which is required in the job market. These packages keep students current with industry standards and improve employment prospects.
• The program is recognized and accredited by Transport Canada for remission of sea time and non-safety credited examinations at levels from Fourth Class to Second Class certificates of competency. The graduates from the Marine Engineering program may choose from shore-based marine employment or ship-based employment as engineering officers.
• Upon graduation the student can be credited with 30-months sea service. To qualify to write the initial certificate of competency (4th Class) the graduate must submit to Transport Canada a Sea Training Manual together with proof of graduation and six months active sea service.
• The graduates are exempted from the following challenge examinations in Third and Second Class certificates: Naval Architecture, Electrotechnology, Thermodynamics and Applied Mechanics.
• In addition to the certification opportunities described, graduates of the Marine Institute Diploma of Technology in Marine Engineering are eligible for admission to the Memorial University Bachelor of Maritime Studies or Bachelor of Technology programs. Upon completion of the diploma, candidates are required to complete 13 additional courses for the Bachelor degree.

Applicants seeking entry to the Marine Engineering Technology program, which leads to Transport Canada Certification, should note that Transport Canada requires proof of satisfactory physical fitness prior to sitting for any Transport Canada exams. This includes satisfactory visual acuity, colour vision, and hearing among other physical requirements.

Proof of physical fitness is also required for students to participate in Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Training which is a compulsory part of these programs.

Proof of physical fitness must be provided by way of a signed medical from an approved physician. Transport Canada Seafarers medical is required for admission to each respective program. The list of physicians approved to conduct either the Seafarer’s or MED medical is available from the Marine Institute Office of the Registrar. Details of the physical requirements for the Seafarer’s Medical may be obtained from Transport Canada at the following address:

Marine Safety Directorate
John Cabot Building
10 Barter’s Hill, P.O. Box 1300
St. John’s, NL A1C 6H8
(709) 772 - 5167
or online at: www.tc.gc.ca

The goal of the Marine Engineering Technology program is to prepare students for careers in engineering without limiting their options. Besides the traditional marine engineering positions, students find employment with government agencies, consulting engineering companies, and industrial production companies. Some students find employment with refineries and offshore-related industries.

The program provides graduates not only for the local market, but also for the national and international market. With the variety of courses offered in the program, graduating students have exposure to most of the common areas of engineering.

Most graduating technologists from this program will work initially under the supervision of a licensed marine engineer, but will, as their careers advance, work independently. Many graduates have advanced to senior supervisory positions, and some are partners in engineering enterprises.

Sample Job Description - Shore Based

• Responsible for the commission and inspection of new equipment and preparation of commissioning and inspection reports.
• Marine surveyors for Transport Canada and other inspection, insurance and class agencies.
• Work as engine fitters, supervisors and managers in shipyards.
• Positions and duties relating to power engineering can also be filled by marine engineering graduates. The certification system controlled by the provincial Department of Labour can also be attempted with sufficient boiler room operational experience.
• Involved in the design and layout of a vessel’s machinery space and responsible for the installation of the equipment in new ship construction.
• Supervise the fitting out and refit of drydocked vessels.
• Represents a company’s interests in the construction, fitting out and acceptance of new vessels.

Sample Job Description - Ship Based

• Fulfill technical to administrative duties from junior rank to that of the chief engineers position on ships of all power ratings (Steam/Motor).
• Responsible in developing annual vessel refit lists and supervising its completion.
• Responsible for facility, personnel and energy management.
• Identifies operational and design problem areas and implements solutions.
• A chief engineer represents shore-based management.