Career Opportunities for Marine Engineers in Ghana
In My Previous article, I talked about the different career options for chemical engineering graduates. You might be wondering why the talk about engineering courses?
Well, this is because the engineering profession is quite broad with various career prospects for graduates of engineering an example would be Marine Engineering.
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What is Marine Engineering?
Marine engineering is the field of study that deals with the design, development, production and maintenance of the equipment used at sea and on board sea vessels like boats, ships etc.
A marine engineer simply put, deals with designing and working with equipment specifically used on Sea. This usually ranges from designing ships, submarines to making offshore equipment for the Oil and Gas industry.
What skill do you need as a Marine Engineer?
As a Marine Engineer, you would be required to have the following skills on your resume. Having these skills demonstrates your competence to your Prospective employer.
These include:
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical and Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Quality control
- Resource Management
The Requirement to Study Marine Engineering in Ghana
Candidates who would love to study Marine Engineering in Ghanian universities offering this course should:
- Ensure that they Pass the entrance examination
- Have good Waec results
- Have a science-related background
 Where can I Study Marine Engineering In Ghana?
You might be wondering where you can apply to study for a degree in Marine Engineering in Ghana, the best university would be Regional maritime university as they award a bachelors degree at the end of your program.
What are the Career prospects of Marine Engineering in Ghana?
Even in the world today, there are not so many people in the field of Marine Engineering, So if you are considering a degree in marine engineering then it is a very good choice as you would be one of the few people with a degree in Marine Engineering.
With a degree in Marine Engineering, you can work in the following positions:
As a Naval Officer, you would work in various capacities within this prestigious organization. You might also be required to research and come up with designs that can be used to make better types of equipment for the Navy.
Marine Engineer
As a Marine Engineer, you can also enjoy a career in the oil and gas sector or and Marine inclined company. This is because of your expertise in developing procedures and different types of equipment suitable for the sea.
Project Manager
With certifications in Project Management alongside a degree in marine engineering, you would be able to get jobs as the team lead or Manager within different organizations in the Marine industry.
Conclusion
Due to the need for the Sea as a means of transportation, and a source for some natural resources of importance to humans, the marine engineering field has proved to be a lucrative field for those who desire a career path in the Marine Engineering Field.
