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Engineer Officer

The engineer is responsible for the running of the engines and their maintenance. An engineer joins as a junior engineer and then progresses to become a fourth engineer, third engineer, second engineer and Chief Engineer.

For those aspiring to be a Chief Engineer, studying mechanical engineering is the starting point, followed by pre-sea training for a year and training on board a ship for six months. An examination can help you gain the post of a fourth engineer and if you perform well, you can become the third engineer on board. It will, however, take another exam after sailing for 18 months to make you a second engineer and another one after 12 months that will make you Chief Engineer.


How to Join?
  • The candidate should hold a B.E./ B.Tech. in Mechanical/ Naval Architecture or Mechanical & Automation after attending a course of 4 years duration from a UGC recognized University and/or approved by AICTE, with minimum 65% aggregate marks and minimum 65% marks in the final year.

  • In class 12th or equivalent, have scored a minimum 65% marks in PCM or Diploma aggregate 65%. For Diploma candidates with lateral entry to the 2nd year of B.Tech, they need to have scored 65% and above in the Diploma, followed by the Degree eligibility criteria.

  • English: Should not have obtained less than 50% marks in English as a separate subject, at either 10th or 12th standard or in the Degree course conducted by a Recognized Board / University.

  • Age Limit: Maximum age should not exceed 28 years on the commencement date of the course (Course commences in Jan, May, and September every year).

  • Marital Status – Unmarried




Career Progression flow chart of Engineer Officer


Send in your bio-data at careers.sea@angloeastern.com

To know more about regulations in shipping you can also visit www.dgshipping.gov.in

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