MAR 124
Introduction to Marine Engineering
2
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. appreciate the duties and career prospects of a marine engineer;
2. identify the various types of ship powerplants, auxiliaries and their functions;
3. explain marine engineering terms and engine room layout; and
4. classify and state the uses of harbour facilities and operations.
Course Outline
The basic fields and career prospects in Marine Technology. Introduction to marine vessels,
equipment and facilities for transportation, offshore and harbour operations. Definition of
terminologies. Marine engineering systems and machinery onboard ships. Types of ship power
plants, prime movers and auxiliary machinery onboard. Machinery arrangements and their
functionalities. Field trip to Marine industry/production facilities.
200 level