Mestrado em Engenharia Marítima

Our Marine Engineering MSc covers all aspects of ship and offshore platform machinery and power systems in terms of design, operation and functionality.

You'll deepen your knowledge of marine engineering and understand how it can be applied. Our master's in Marine Engineering covers topics associated with:

• ship propulsion machinery and transmission
• ship performance
• system reliability,
• condition monitoring
• electrical systems

Our MSc is designed for both practising professionals and new graduates in subjects such as:

• civil engineering
• mechanical engineering
• naval architecture
• offshore engineering
• ocean engineering

This course meets the growing need for engineers skilled in marine engineering. It highlights cutting-edge technologies and provides an understanding of:

• design and operation
• management and control
• environmental impact

Professional accreditation and recognition

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)

This course is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the Engineering Council. This means that you are automatically recognised as satisfying the educational requirements leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.

Our accreditations give you an additional benchmark of quality to your degree, making you more attractive to graduate employers. It can also open the door to higher-level jobs, most of which require Chartered Engineer status.

Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)

This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Members of RINA are widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations in over 90 countries.

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