Considering Georgia's integration into the global economy and increasing demands in the maritime sector, it is essential to develop educational programs in maritime studies that produce competitive and skilled professionals, such as ship's engineers. These programs should adhere to norms set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), national legislation and educational standards.

Programme Purpose

The goal of the bachelor's program in Ship's Power Plant is to train a highly qualified, practical work-oriented specialist (ship's engineer). This program aims to equip graduates with the competencies specified by the STCW Convention regulations, meeting the demands of both the international and local educational and labor markets. Graduates will possess:

• Theoretical knowledge aligned with the requirements of the STCW Convention regulations necessary for professional activity and practical skills in fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a ship's engineer. acting promptly according to established standards and rules.
• Independent assessment and analysis of situations, information and data using appropriate methods, identifying risks and solving issues. This also involves choosing and justifying solutions, working effectively in a team, selecting the right communication and behavior models, and using appropriate technical and technological resources for work, including information and communication technologies and specific computer programs.
• Personal and professional development motivation and the ability to self-develop.
• Understanding and upholding the ethical standards of the maritime sector and working effectively in multicultural teams.
• Opportunities to continue education at the master's level, realize one's abilities in public or professional activities, and advance in one's career.

Learning Outcomes

Alumni:

• Outlines the procedures, rules, conventions, legislative acts, and methods for evaluating the efficiency and quality of technological processes necessary for marine engineering activities.

• Ensures effective communication, both oral and written, using standard phrases from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), with crew members, docks, and other stakeholders to guarantee safe and efficient operations.

• Explains the operation of the ship's main and auxiliary power plants, electrical devices, electronic equipment, automatic control systems, protective devices, auxiliary mechanisms, safety equipment, and information and communication technologies, emphasizing their safe operation.

• Assesses repair work needs, identifies the causes of irregularities, handles repair documentation, organizes technical services, evaluates the technical condition and stability of various ship structures, and understands methods for preparing and processing metals, as well as managing cooling water and fuel-lubricants.

• Utilizes alarm and security systems, specialized and office computer programs, instructions, electrical diagrams, and technical drawings provided by manufacturers of marine technical equipment.

• Manages and oversees ship power plants, monitors working parameters, operates and maintains main and auxiliary mechanisms and systems, integrates engineering parameters, ensures a safe working environment, performs emergency and routine repairs with the appropriate tools and instruments, and implements safety measures and first aid in case of fire or accidents.

• Recognizes the importance of personal growth and self-development in the maritime field, staying updated with modern technologies and innovative approaches, adhering to professional ethics, and applying teamwork and leadership principles.

Field of employment

In accordance with STCW Convention and the Law of Georgia on Training and Certification of Seafarers, on the basis of fulfillment of certification requirements of ship engineer and recognized term of service on a ship and corresponding training, a programme alumni (ship’s engineer) may gradually obtain next rank of ship engineer and hold corresponding position from watch engineer through the chief engineer. Ship’s engineer may be employed on passenger-carrying, commercial, port vessels at supporting, maintenance and operation level.

Alumni may be employed in international navigation and crewing companies, boatyard and other maintenance offices, sea ports, engineering workshops etc

Unified National Examinations Code: 1400101

Awarded Academic Degree and Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering in Maritime Engineering

Program Volume: 240 ECTS credits

Head of the Program: Kakhaber Khintibidze, Associate Professor

Exams to be Taken at the Unified National Exams: Georgian Language and Literature; Foreign Language; Mathematics or Physics