These three engineering fields are closely related, and deal with the design of ocean vehicles, marine propulsion systems, and marine structures such as harbors, docks, and offshore drilling platforms. These engineers are exploring and developing the natural resources and transportation systems of the ocean.
Examples of Work Projects
- Designing offshore structures capable of existing severe ocean environment
- Developing a shore protection system
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Job Outlook
Some Employers of Marine and Ocean Engineers, or Naval Architects
- Armed Forces
- Contractors constructing and testing ships
Major Areas of Specialization
- Coastal Engineering
- Offshore Engineering
- Underwater Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Ocean materials
- Power systems
- Acoustics
- Wave mechanics
- Life support systems
- Design of a wide variety of ocean vehicles and structures
Interests Related to the Field
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Material Science
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