Marine Science | Southern Maine Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Complex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSpeakingActive ListeningMathematics

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignEnglish LanguageTransportation

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standar
Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity wit
Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
Develop plans for safely drydocking vessels, including structural integrity, block loading, and stability.

Technology

Document management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Desktop computersHard hatsLaptop computersPersonal computersPlottersProgrammable logic controllers PLCSafety glasses

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2121.00	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Ship compliance monitoring activities — conduct independently against international regulations for pollution prevention and life-saving equipment across routine vessel inspections.
Hull and superstructure design elements — develop and refine using CAD software to meet safety and efficiency specifications with reduced oversight in a shipbuilding project environment.
Stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses — perform using analytical and scientific software for standard vessel types and document findings in formal engineering reports.
Basic craft characteristics such as displacement, speed, and propulsion — evaluate from design proposals and specifications to inform project decisions on mid-complexity vessel programs.
Technical reports for engineering and management audiences — prepare independently, translating complex analytical results into clear written summaries using document management and presentation software.
Regulatory body coordination for ship repairs and alterations — facilitate communications and submissions to meet safety requirements while managing cost constraints on routine projects.
Automatic control and alarm systems — test, troubleshoot, and maintain on assigned vessels following manufacturer and classification society protocols with routine self-direction.
Project schedules and contractor deliverables — monitor and track using project management software to support on-time, on-budget completion of vessel engineering scopes.
Cross-functional information — synthesize from engineering, operations, and client sources to identify design conflicts and recommend practical solutions in familiar project contexts.
Quality control reviews of design drawings and calculations — conduct systematically against applicable codes and standards within a naval architecture or marine engineering firm.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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