B.Sc. in Maritime Science

Course Overview

The B.Sc. in Maritime Science explores marine navigation, ship management, and maritime law. Students gain hands-on experience in seamanship, marine engineering, and environmental sustainability, preparing them for careers in shipping, logistics, and maritime safety.

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus:

Semester 1:

  • Fundamentals of Maritime Science

  • Ship Construction and Stability

  • Basic Seamanship

  • Marine Engineering Science

  • Physics and Chemistry for Maritime Science

  • Communication Skills

Semester 2:

  • Navigation and Chart Work

  • Marine Meteorology

  • Marine Electrical Systems

  • Maritime Safety and Regulations

  • Environmental Studies and Marine Ecosystems

  • Practical in Seamanship

Semester 3:

  • Marine Propulsion Systems

  • Cargo Handling and Stowage

  • Coastal Navigation

  • Maritime Law

  • Radar and Navigational Aids

  • Marine Surveying and Inspection

Semester 4:

  • Marine Engines and Power Plants

  • Advanced Navigation

  • Shipboard Safety Management

  • Maritime Communication Systems

  • Maritime Operations and Management

  • Practical Training at Sea

Semester 5:

  • Marine Automation and Control Systems

  • Maritime Economics

  • Global Maritime Regulations and Conventions

  • Port and Shipping Operations

  • Marine Environmental Protection

  • Internship/Field Work

Semester 6:

  • Maritime Leadership and Management

  • Shipping Business and Logistics

  • Advanced Shipboard Operations

  • Coastal and Offshore Engineering

  • Project Work/Dissertation

  • Electives: Arctic Navigation, Marine Technology Innovations, Deep-Sea Exploration

Average Fees:

INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,50,000 per year depending on the institution

Exams to Attend:

  • Common Entrance Test (CET) for Maritime Institutions

  • Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)

  • Institute-specific entrance exams (if applicable)

  • JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) for certain institutions

Top 10 Institutions Combined Ranking in India for B.Sc. Maritime Science:

  1. Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai

  2. Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune

  3. Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET), Pune

  4. Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai

  5. Institute of Maritime Studies, Goa

  6. Coimbatore Marine College, Tamil Nadu

  7. Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala

  8. International Maritime Institute, Greater Noida

  9. Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata

  10. Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. Maritime Science:

  1. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

  2. Kerala Maritime Institute, Kollam

  3. Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Kochi

  4. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Thiruvananthapuram

  5. Seacom Marine College, Kochi

  6. St. Joseph’s College of Engineering and Technology, Palai

  7. Indus Institute of Maritime Studies, Kochi

  8. Institute of Marine Engineering and Technology, Calicut

  9. Kerala Institute of Maritime Studies, Kollam

  10. Sacred Heart College, Kochi