GME Course – Pathway for Mechanical & Naval Architecture Graduates

What Is the Graduate in Marine Engineering (GME) Course?

Heroical Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. offers the Graduate in Marine Engineering (GME), a one-year conversion course for engineering graduates who wish to become Marine Engineers in the Merchant Navy. The programme for graduates holds good specifically for those with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Naval Architecture or Automation Engineering. The GME course is a direct entry route to maritime careers for graduate engineers and is an opportunity for them. The course is developed to bridge the gap between studying engineering on land and marine engineering requirements at sea. The graduate's understanding of design, operation and maintenance of ship machinery and marine systems is combined with developing the necessary skills of safety and communication required of marine engineers on ships. The GME programme is substantially a combination of classroom based learning and workshop learning and on-board practical learning, ensuring the students gain a sound technical foundation. Upon completion of the one-year residential training programme the graduates are required to complete mandatory six months of sea service as Junior Engineers. The cadets sitting for MEO Class IV Certificate of Competency (CoC) examination after their sea service to commence marine engineer careers on ships, both national and international.

What You Will Learn from the Graduate in Marine Engineering (GME)?

• Marine machinery and engine operations
• Ship design and naval architecture principles
• Automation and control systems in ships
• Safety technology and onboard procedures
• Marine electrical and electronics systems
• Communication skills for shipboard operations
• Practical exposure to ship machinery and engines
• Hands-on training with marine engineering systems

What Are the Career Opportunities After Choosing the Graduate in Marine Engineering (GME)?

Graduates of the GME program can start their careers as Marine Engineers in the Merchant Navy, working on both national and international ships. After completing their mandatory six-month sea service as Junior Engineers and obtaining the Marine Engineering Officer Class IV Certificate of Competency (CoC), they can sail as certified engineers. With additional sea service and examinations, graduates progress to higher positions such as Second Engineer and Chief Engineer. This structured pathway ensures steady career advancement, global employment opportunities, and high salaries. Heroical Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. provides the training, mentorship, and certification support required for long-term career success.