Marine engineers are involved in designing, building and maintaining the engines, systems and equipment used in ships, yachts, remote operated vehicles and subsea and offshore installations. They need a wide knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems, but would usually specialise in a particular area.
Seagoing marine engineers are responsible for all engines, equipment and machinery while the vessels are at sea.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual salaries may vary, depending on:
The starting salary for marine engineers at graduate entry is usually around £25,000 to £30,000 a year. With experience this can rise to between £30,000 and £40,000 a year. Senior engineers can up to £60,000 a year or more.
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Marine engineers are employed by a variety of organisations, including shipbuilding and repairing companies, ship owning companies, offshore oil and gas companies, marine equipment manufacturers, defence contractors, the Ministry of Defence, the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy. Jobs are advertised on the internet and through specialist journals.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK. It does so through 50 professional engineering institutions which are Licensed Members of the Engineering Council.
The Tomorrow’s Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
British Marine Federation
Tel: 01784 473377
E-mail:
info@britishmarine.co.uk
Website:
http://www.britishmarine.co.uk/
Twitter:
@britishmarine
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BritishMarine
Engineering Council
Tel: 020 3206 0500
Website:
http://www.engc.org.uk/
Twitter:
@EngCouncil
EngineeringUK
Website:
http://www.engineeringuk.com
Twitter:
@_EngineeringUK
Enginuity (formerly SEMTA)
Tel: 0845 643 9001
E-mail:
Customer.Services@enginuity.org
Website:
https://enginuity.org/
Twitter:
@Enginuity_Org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EnginuityOrg
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
Tel: 020 7382 2600
E-mail:
info@imarest.org
Website:
https://www.imarest.org
Twitter:
@IMarEST
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheIMarEST/