If you are a mechanical engineering student or fresh graduate curious about the maritime industry — this course will give you the clarity and direction you need.

The maritime industry moves over 80% of global trade, operates 100,000+ commercial vessels, and is entering a major transformation phase driven by LNG, green shipping, and India's maritime expansion. Yet for most mechanical engineers, it remains an unexplored career path.

This course changes that.

In this course, you will learn:

— How the global maritime industry is structured and why it matters

— Key stakeholders: design consultancies, shipyards, classification societies, and equipment manufacturers

— Major commercial ship types and their engineering requirements

— The ship design process from concept to construction

— Where mechanical engineers contribute in marine systems, machinery, and equipment integration

— The skills needed to enter ship design as a career

— A clear roadmap to start your journey into maritime engineering

**This is a beginner-friendly course.** No prior maritime knowledge is required. The focus is on building strong conceptual understanding and industry awareness — not complex calculations.

By the end of this course, you will have:

— A clear understanding of how the maritime industry works

— Awareness of ship design processes and engineering workflows

— Clarity on career opportunities across design consultancies, shipyard, and classification societies

— Confidence to take your next step toward marine systems design

Whether you are exploring options or planning a transition — this is your structured first step into maritime engineering.