Marine engineering students at MTC have a unique opportunity to study under the guidance of highly experienced faculty and to develop their skills in an authentic marine engineering environment. MTC has excellent facilities supplied by the Royal Navy of Oman. Students also regularly visit their naval bases.
The Advanced Diploma/DipHE and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programmes are based on curricula which have been designed to international standards and are accredited by the UK Engineering Council. Developed in close liaison with the University of Portsmouth, the programmes have well-defined career development pathways for graduates with specializations in Mechanical, Hull, Control, Electrical, Radar, Radio & Communications and Ordnance upon joining the Royal Navy of Oman. Oman is a maritime nation. Graduates of MTC will benefit from receiving a nautical engineering experience which will prepare them for exciting careers.
Marine Engineering Foundation year
Students in Marine Engineering Students are mandatory to complete the Foundation year before choosing the six pathways offered by the department.
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Marine Engineering Department offers the six pathways including Marine Engineering Foundation Year and awards both in Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering and Honours Degree of Bachelor of Marine Engineering. The awards are attained on successful completion of Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Oman Qualifications Framework (OQF) for an Advanced Diploma and Level 4 for a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours.
Students are also awarded a Diploma of Higher Education and/or Bachelor’s Degree with Honours from the University of Portsmouth on completion of the equivalent Levels 3, 4 and 5 (DipHE) and Level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree) of the UK Framework of Higher Education Qualifications (UK FHEQ). The six pathways inclusive of Marine Engineering Foundation year offered by Marine Engineering Department are:
Marine engineers and mechanical technicians are essential to the efficient and reliable operation of ships and thus require a deep understanding of the importance of marine engineering for the design, construction, and repair and maintenance of marine systems. Overall, they are responsible for the power supplies and mechanical functionality of ships and are involved in the analysis, design, manufacture and maintenance of core marine systems in collaboration with other marine engineering specialists. These can include engines, gearboxes, auxiliary machines, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and control systems. They conduct performance and operational tests of machinery and equipment, ensuring it is in compliance with required standards, and are required to prepare technical reports, cost estimates, work requests and repair schedules. Mechanical engineering specialists working in a marine environment often facilitate liaison between teams, so they must be able to apply engineering knowledge and skills to communicate effectively.
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mechanical Engineering pathway.pdf
Programmes & Awards
Marine engineers and electrical technicians hold important positions in the technical hierarchy of a ship. Their expertise in the electrical field is required to ensure correct and efficient functioning of the automations and electrical systems on board, as well as the overall safety of the vessel. Their work involves, but is not limited to, inspecting electrical equipment to prevent or deal with breakdown occurrences, operating procedures related to all on board electrical instruments and their control panels, and routine maintenance of auxiliary systems. To carry out required duties, a comprehensive knowledge of wiring, cables, circuit design and electrical power systems applicable to a marine environment is required, in addition to excellent troubleshooting, technical and repair capability. Specialists in marine electronics must also be familiar with industry design standards and regulatory safety guidelines.
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Electrical Engineering pathway.pdf
Programmes & Awards
Marine engineers and hull technicians are involved in designing, building and maintaining the core structure of a ship. This includes analysing water flow around the ship’s hull, measuring and monitoring hull stress, and assessing the behavior of ships in waves. Hull engineers and technicians are responsible for the metalwork on shipboard structures and for operating and maintaining systems such as plumbing and sanitation. They are expected to be skilled at fabrication, welding applications, mechanical installation and to be able to resolve any technical issues related to a ship’s structural components. This work may be performed indoors, in dockyards or at sea in varying weather conditions. Therefore, specialists in hull engineering must be adaptable to working under harsh environmental circumstances.
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Marine communications depend on skilled engineers and technicians to design and maintain ship communication and navigation equipment including radar and satellite communications systems, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). They are responsible for developing, installing, servicing and providing technical support to marine vessels and thus require extensive technical expertise in a range of communication and navigation systems.
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There are many systems that need to be controlled in a marine environment, such as engine operation processes, navigation and weapons systems. The Control Engineering pathway at MTC focuses on the stand-alone and integrated systems used for different aspects of weapon engineering operations including guided missiles and gun fire control systems. Control engineers and technicians are trained to design, develop, and maintain equipment which ensure that the electronic and weapon control systems on a ship operate efficiently and safely. They may be involved in developing and programming software, analysing data, writing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures. Interdisciplinary skills are required to work effectively with both machinery and while liaising on a team.
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control Engineering pathway.pdf
Programmes & Awards
Weapons engineers and ordnance technicians complete both an academic and a TNA programme of study that educates and trains them as specialists who maintain and repair different kinds of equipment and systems related to the operation of short and medium-range guns and associated control systems. Weapons engineers and ordnance technicians are also responsible for maintaining an optimum storage environment for ammunitions and missiles. Their role also includes operating and maintaining different types of naval guns and acting effectively to ensure the safety of systems and personnel in case of misfire or any other related incident that may occur while operating guns. Weapons engineers and ordnance technicians are responsible for the maintenance of the systems and guns, while a ship is under normal operations or during maintenance periods.
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Programmes & Awards
Programs offered by Marine Engineering Department are affiliated with the University of Portsmouth (UOP) and honors Dual Awards from both MTC and UOP for Advanced Diploma and in Bachelor’s degree. Moreover, programs offered by Marine Engineering Department are accredited by IET, IMechE, EI and IMarEST. The details are:
The Marine Engineering students will gain practical insight and exposure to real systems during their attachment to the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) ships, repair yard and other organisations. This is to ensure that our graduates have a smooth transition into their professional life on-board ships and bases.
