Marine & Maritime
Marine Engineer
Designs, operates, and maintains the propulsion, power, and mechanical systems that keep ships running.
TechnicalField BasedInternational
Marine & Maritime
Marine Surveyor
Inspects ships and marine equipment to verify condition, safety, and compliance with regulations and classification standards.
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Carries out inspections of vessels, cargo, or marine equipment to check structural condition, safety systems, and regulatory compliance, then writes survey reports used by owners, insurers, or classification societies. Investigates damage or incidents and advises on repairs or corrective action.
Typical work environment
Mostly field-based, moving between ships, ports, and shipyards, with report-writing and client communication done from an office.
Typical entry point
Junior surveyor at a classification society, marine insurance firm, or independent survey company, often after prior sea-going or engineering experience
Relevant subjects
Also relevant
PhysicsMathematicsEnglish
Relevant interests
Core
Ships / Marine
Also relevant
Logistics / OperationsTravelLaw
Useful skills
Analytical thinking· IntermediateCommunication· IntermediateWriting· IntermediateOrganization· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Marine EngineeringPrimary route
Bachelor's degree—Naval Architecture & Ocean EngineeringCommon route
Diploma—Marine EngineeringAlternative route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Good international mobilityTravel-heavy
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
ShippingMarine
Tags
TechnicalField-basedRegulated professionInternational
Related careers
Marine & Maritime
Naval Architect
Designs the hull form, structure, and stability of ships and other marine vessels.
TechnicalCreativeStem
Marine & Maritime
Port Operations Manager
Oversees the day-to-day movement of ships, cargo, and equipment through a port or terminal.
Client FacingField BasedNon Stem
Marine & Maritime
Offshore Engineer
Designs and supports the structures, platforms, and systems used to extract oil, gas, or wind energy at sea.
TechnicalField BasedInternational
Marine & Maritime
Ship Design Engineer
Works on the detailed engineering design of ship systems — structure, piping, layout — turning naval architecture concepts into buildable drawings.
TechnicalOffice BasedCreative
This page describes the career itself — it isn't a personalised match for you. See how well it matches your own Student Digital Profile at /recommendations, or compare it against another career.