Merchant ships - Oil/Gas Tankers, Cargo Ships, Cruise Liners, etc
Passenger/Vehicle Ferries
Warships - Frigates, Destroyers, Aircraft Carriers, Amphibious Ships
Submarines, Semi Submersibles and underwater vehicles
Offshore Drilling Platforms
High Speed Craft - Hovercraft, Multi-Hull Ships, Hydrofoil Craft, etc
Workboats - Fishing Vessels, Tugs, Pilot Vessels, Rescue Craft etc
Yachts, Power Boats and other recreational craft
Marine Renewable Energy
Maritime engineers may spend their whole career in one of the above sectors of the maritime industry or move between sectors . They may choose to specialise in one role throughout their career, eg research or design, or change roles as their career progresses. They will also have the opportunity to travel and work in the international maritime industry.
Becoming a professional engineer in the maritime industry will normally involve studying for an academic qualification such as a diploma or degree in a maritime related subject. This will be followed by a period of training and experience, before being considered a professional engineer. An examination may also be required.
Advice and information on careers in maritime engineering can be provided by the member societies of the Confederation of European Maritime Technology Societies.