Program Overview

The Marine Engineering Technology program equips students with the skills and knowledge to operate and maintain marine propulsion plants and equipment. The program combines practical experience with theoretical knowledge in engineering, computation, communication, and human relations. Graduates are prepared for careers as Sailors and Marine Oilers, and they obtain a certificate that allows them to bypass the written examination and sea service requirements for national endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED): Fireman/Watertender/Oiler.