Naval Architecture

The science and engineering of designing and manufacturing of sea-going vessels such as ships, yachts, powerboats, steamers, tugs, fishing boats, barges, warships, cruise ships, icebreakers and even submarines is known as Naval Architecture. It is one of the most essential parts of the shipping sector and has been gaining popularity among students in recent years. The number of students opting for a Naval Architecture degree and building a career in the shipping industry has seen a steady rise. Nowadays, many institutes also offer Naval Architecture diploma to interested students.

Students need to study Naval Architecture courses through Bachelors, Masters or a Doctoral degree. Since the Naval architects will have to work in ships, ferries, submarines and other types of vessels, they need to have a specific skill set and eligibility.

Naval Architecture Eligibility

There are certain eligibility criteria that the students will have to satisfy for admissions into the Naval Architecture courses. While different institutes may have different requirements, there is certain common Naval Architecture eligibility, which the students will have to fulfil.

For Undergraduate Courses:

• Candidates should have qualified 10+2th standard examination (or equivalent examination) from a recognized board.
• Should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the 10+2th standard.
• Minimum 50% aggregate should have been secured by the candidates.

For Postgraduate Courses:

• Should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture.
• Candidates should have graduated from a known institute.

For Diploma Courses

• Candidates should have qualified 10^th standard examination
• Should have secured minimum required marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Required Skillsets for Naval Architecture

Along with the eligibility, students who wish to study Naval Architecture course should have certain skillsets, which will help them to excel in the career. Students who have the following skillsets will have higher chances of performing well.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical skills
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Mathematics and analytical skills
• Observation skills

Naval Architecture Admission Process

Most of the institutes offering Naval Architecture degree will take admissions based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination. After the entrance examination, the qualified candidates will have to participate in the counselling/personal interview to be allotted. However, a few institutes offer admissions based on 10+2/Bachelor/10^th standard marks depending on which degree they are opting for.

Candidates can check the list of few entrance examinations, which will provide admissions into Naval Architecture courses.

• IMU-CET - Indian Maritime University conducts IMU-CET to provide admissions into the various courses offered by the institute. The scores can also be used for admissions into the participating institutes.
• JEE Main - National Testing Agency is responsible for JEE Main, which is the national level exam through which students can gain admissions into IIITs, NITs and GFTIs.
• GATE – For MTech admissions, most of the institutes will accept GATE scores. The examination is administered every year jointly by IISc Bangalore and Seven IITs.

Naval Architecture Syllabus

For BTech Naval Architecture, the students will have to complete a 4-year course (8 semesters). During these four years, the students will have to study various Naval Architecture subjects. The list of subjects, which most Naval Architecture institutes offer to the students, are listed in the tables given below.

Semester I	Semester II
Humanities	Mathematics II
Mathematics I	Computer Programming
Physics	Engineering Mechanics II
Chemistry	Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Engineering Mechanics I	Machine Drawing
Engineering Graphics	Introduction to Ship Technology
Workshop Practice I	Workshop Practice II
Semester III	Semester IV
Mathematics III	Mathematics IV
Fluid Mechanics I	Fluid Mechanics II
Mechanics of Solids	Analysis of Structures
Instrumentation	Material Science
Applied Thermodynamics	Stability of Ships
Basic Ships Theory	Marine Engineering I
Fluid Mechanics Lab	Material Testing Laboratory
Semester V	Semester VI
Engineering Economics and Management	Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Design of Machine Elements	Controllability of Ships
Resistance of Ships	Ships Motions in Seaway
Propulsion of Ships	Strength of Ships – II
Strength of Ships – I	Structural Design of Ships I
Marine Engineering II	Ship Design I
Electrical Systems on Ships and Shipyards	Ship Production I
-	Marine Hydrodynamics Lab
-	Marine Engineering Lab
Semester VII	Semester VIII
Production Management and Operation Research	Special Problem and Seminar
Structural Design of Ships II	Elective III – Experimental Techniques on Ships and Models
Ship Design II	Elective IV – Ship Repairing and Surveying
Ship Production II	Project Work
Joining Techniques in Shipbuilding Technology	Viva Voce
Elective I – Computer-Aided Ship Design	-
Elective II – Ship Building Material, Corrosion Prevention and Protection	-

Naval Architecture Job Profiles

After completing their Naval Architecture degree, the students can opt for higher studies or diverse job opportunities in both private and government sectors. Listed below are some popular job profiles that students can opt for after they complete their Naval Architecture course:

• Naval Architect Coastal Engineer – Mainly responsible for the construction and building of artificial ports. They work for the event, safety and increase the connectivity to the coastal areas.
• Naval Architect Marine Engineer – The main responsibilities of Marine Engineering are designing, building, testing and repairing ships, boats, underwater craft, offshore platforms, and drilling equipment.
• Port Manager – In this job profile, the work will consist of planning, administering and reviewing the operations on a port terminal.
• Ship Operator – A ship operator will be responsible for managing the vessel in terms of bunkers, crew members, appointments and more.
• Oceanographer – The main responsibilities consist of studying the motion and circulation of ocean waters and checking their impact on weather, climate, coastal areas and more.
• Marine Surveyor - Inspections, surveys or examinations of marine vessels to assess, monitor and report on their condition and the products on them is the main duty of a Marine Surveyor. They also provide expert consultation to the shipping industry.

Top Recruiters for Naval Architecture

There are many government and private industries that hire students who have complete their Naval Architecture degree.

• Indian Navy
• Goa Shipyard Limited
• Hindustan Shipyard Limited
• Reliance Defence Industries Limited
• Cochin Shipyard Limited

Naval Architecture Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How can I know if I am eligible for Naval Architecture?

A. Students need to have qualified 10+2th standard with PCM to be eligible for Naval Architecture. If the students have additional points such as creativity, teamwork, observation and analytical skills, then it is a plus point.

Q. What is the process to become Naval Architect?

A. Students will have to complete the 4years course Naval Architecture degree to become a Naval Architect. An entrance examination has to be cleared for admissions.

Q. Where can I study Naval Architecture?

A. There are a few top institutes where the students can apply for Naval Architecture. Students can apply to IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, Indian Maritime University and more.

Q. What are the job prospects after Naval Architecture?

A. After graduating with a Naval Architecture, the students can apply for private and government jobs. The students can choose their preferences as per their aptitude and interest from many job profiles, such as Naval Architect Marine Engineer, Oceanographer, Port Surveyor and more.

Q. Which are some of the top companies that hire Naval Architects?

A. Some of the top companies that hire Naval Architects are Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Reliance Defence Industries Limited, Goa Shipyard Limited and more.

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