Hello everyone. I am newbie here. I got a few questions to ask. I got engineering diploma but in E&E and wish to explore career in marine industry, maritime in general.

Do I really require to have attended a formal classes specializing in marine engineering in order to apply for jobs in this industry?

Do I eligible to apply any job in marine industry that without needing to have the marine engineering certificate/diploma?

What courses are eligible/essential to take for my case? COC? STCW? Marine Rating?

Hi destroyer, thanks for your reply. Very clear explanation.

So meaning that, I got my E&E diploma plus 1-2 years of relevant experience then I just need to sit for STCW if I want to go onboard. Right?

Let say if I want to become a marine engineer, do I require to have Marine Engineering qualification? But I already have an engineering diploma plus enough experience and can I just sit for COC?

But what is Marine Rating actually? Do I require to have this qualification as well if I want to become a seafarer? I noticed that the course is require you to attend 2 months theory and 6 months onboard.

I don't really have sufficient relevant experience in electrical field because I do mechanical rather than electrical.  70% over 30% maybe..

    I see. So in my case, what courses are MANDATORY to be taken? STCW of course right, all three courses? Marine Safety Courses, Marine Electronics and Non STCW? How about COC? Marine Rating of course no need..   

if im a diploma grad wif electric n electronic w/out exp then how?

all right.... i wish to take it sooner.    how about fees destroyer? Do you know how much is the up to date fees for getting all those requirements in MALAYSIA?

hi there. i just finished my diploma engineering technology in ship construction and maintenance at unikl mimet. is there any possible that i can choose this path? thanks.

I'm an Electrical Engineer from MISC Berhad..
Liner Fleet...
Just came back from Tokyo..
Now I'm on holiday for 4months after serving onboard ship about 8months..
My holiday is too long maa...like maternity leave..
hahaha

hello, i am new here. can i know if they are accepting female engineer to work offshore? thanks.

Is this Seafarer thing linked up with logistics management as well?

destroyer,

as i heard, seafarers work minimum hours for maximum pay. can you verify that statement for me? What i heard was seafarers work on alternate days. *thumbs up*

destroyer when can someone know their contract period?
and maybe you can show me some contract duration for certain company

i'm curious about this.

i've got confused whether to apply 4 marine engineering or nautical studies..

it's because  i got 10A, 1B n 1C, c is physics for my spm.....  before this, i

want to take marine engineering but after i knew my physic  is sooo worst,

i'm really worried i would unelected... what should i choose?? -.-"

For you guys and gals embarking into the Seafarers industry, you better be prepared. It is not an easy industry, but if you play your cards right,in the end you will be thankful. I have been sailing for over 10 years.

If you're in it for the money. There aren't much rich seafarers since we all know how to spend money only. 

If you're the type who needs someone to cry on always or check your phone every 10 minutes, don't join this career. 

Being away from home for 6-9 months is harder than it sounds. Imagine your love ones asking why you can't come home for raya and they will never understand your explanation. Be prepared to let everyone down. But if you manage to make it past 5 years sailing, then you can see the difference in quality of life that you have compared to your friend. (if you pass your exams la)

If you're lazy and cannot do physical work. Don't join this career. You're first few months training on a ship, you will be ragged like a kuli only. Mopping and cleaning.

If you cannot respect anyone and follow orders, don't join this career. If you are rebellious and always think you're right, don't join this career. I know I am always right ! LOL

But if you are a poor boy like me and don't have daddy's money to spend, then maybe this is the right career. If you want to bring your life out of poverty and you are willing to sacrifice, then join the sea life.

Ask yourself, WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE?

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Added on March 31, 2011, 5:07 pm

Usually its the other way around. A lot of my friends went from Marine to Mechanical and some to naval Architecture. But anything is possible when you have the money. I went into Business Administration after my COC class 1. I was a nautical student.

Hi..wanna ask about RETI - Ranaco Education and Training Institute. Anyone heard about this one? My brother got the offer there for diploma in maritime tech engineering. Is it wise for him to take this offer?

Sorry if i'm in wrong topic 

ya lor, , is not to say anything bad about some body, but to be honest la, i have a few friends from ranacco, when they want to send their cv at a company, employees will see the first cv of where you learned previously, if the rannaco, hmmm ....

Hello Seafarers

We currently have an opening for the following positions:

Rig
1. Scaffolder x 5
2. Steward x 6
3. Chef x 3
4. Asst Chef x 1

Semi-Sub Rig
1. Scaffolder

May we seek for your referral of your Malaysian friends who are qualified for the above positions and immediately available please. 

We would look forward to receive their application and we will proceed at once with the evaluation.

Regards,

Farah Sophia
METS Human Capital Pte Ltd
237 Pandan Loop
#04-02 Westech Building
Singapore 128424
Tel: +65 6561 8298
Mobile:+65 90226482
Fax: +65 6561 8355
Website: www.mets.sg
Email: mets1@mets.sg

I had applied PUO but didnt get any answer from them.As i decide this gonna be my profession than i opt to pay my self so that it can worth it in return.And i mentally so prepared let it be whatever resistance it is,i willing to face it.Thank you bro for your information and im very happy to have friend like you.Thumps up 

afta graduate from ALAM, how if i wanna work on LNG ship...do i choose or will they determine it for me...?

Hello destroyer, how are you? Is had been a while i'm not in.

My friend asked that if he had an E or E&E diploma with 8 years of working experience, can he join the field also? Since there is Electrical Engineer also.

If do so, did he will take some course first?

Hello everybody. I'm Guga Kotrikadze From Georgia. I have graduated Batumi State Maritime Academy navigational department as a bachelor. In Georgia it is very difficult to go as a deck cadet because crewing companies which are located in Georgia say that deck cadets aren't required from companies for a long time. I made my practice in the port on the pilot's vessel, then on a tug so I have experience 6 months of onboard trainings. I don;t think than my knowledge is poor , on the contrary I think that I'm so good. can you advise me any companies or something else how can I go as a deck cadet?

this thread is freaking messy for now on ...

IMHO, u guys should focus on discussing the method of enrolling into ALAM,PUO,S'pore Poly.,etc..

as here would be the place for Malaysian SPM level guys to understand the process of entering this sector.

other than that, should open another thread in Jobs & Careers section for further discussion.

and destroyer.. i think u should have copied some of the most important points in this thread and shut this thread down and start a new and fresh one instead. there are so many similar repeated Q&A...it isnt interesting for people to view on.