Division of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Maritime Studies

  • Introduction
  • Staff Members
  • Curriculum - First year
  • Curriculum - Second year
  • Curriculum - Third year

The Division of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Maritime Studies conducts three courses at National Diploma in Technology level. They are (i) Mechanical Engineering Technology, (ii) Marine Engineering Technology and (iii) Nautical Studies. It is the practice for the NDT Mechanical Engineering students to follow a common course during the first year. Now it has been changed by implementing the new curriculum with effect from 2005. As a result, all the Mechanical Engineering students will be thorough in Automobile as well as Production Engineering. Mechanical Engineering and Marine Engineering students undergo industrial training in the third year while the Nautical Studies students undergo their sea training during the second year. Sea training to the Nautical Studies students is provided by the Ceylon Shipping Corporation and other shipping agencies.

 

The two Maritime studies courses satisfy the required Standard of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW) as per the 1978 Convention, amended in 1995 by the International Maritime Organization. This is a requirement to be satisfied by all maritime training institutions and it enables the students passing out from the university to find employment on Sri Lankan and Foreign owned vessels. The division encourages the female students to follow the Nautical Studies Course.

 

The Division of Maritime Studies is of ISO 9001:2000 quality, certified by the Indian Register of Shipping. The objective of the division is to upgrade and update the training facilities to be on par with accepted new training technologies.

Today, the role played by the Division of Maritime Studies, at the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, in our community is significantly different from the role played by the Marine Engineering Section which was started in the UOM over 20 years ago. Our mission has extended far beyond that of teaching, to become more of an organizer in introducing young marine professionals to the industry by building interrelationships, each focused towards a common goal, through strategies such as:

    • The division maintains close contact with the local shipping community. It is also a member of the Global Maritime Education and Training Institutions (Global MET).
    • Students are encouraged to obtain the Student Membership at the Institute of Marine Engineers, Science and Technology, England (IMarEST).
    • The division conducts the programme “New Horizons for Young Marine Professionals” annually, with the aim of introducing the passed out students to the shipping industry.
    • A physical training programme is conducted in the Division, which is compulsory for all Maritime Studies students.
    • The division conducts Maritime Training based short courses for seafarers at the lowest rates in the industry.

Academic Staff

Head of the Division

Eng. K. M. Ranasiri
B. Sc. (Eng.) (Moratuwa), PG Dip. in Industrial. Engineering, MIAE (SL), C. Eng., MIE (SL), M. Tech (Industrial Engineering)

Senior Lecturers

Mr. G. G. Jayarathne
M. Sc. (Marine/ Mech. Eng.), M. Phil. (Marine/Mech. Eng.), CEng (UK), MIMarEST (UK), CMarEng (London), MSNAME (USA), MBE (UK)

Dr. A. M. Muzathik
B. Sc.(Hons.)(Eng.), MEng., PhD, CEng., CMarSci.,MIE (SL), MIAE(SL),FIMarEST (UK)

Specialized in Renewable Engery Technology and Energy System
Eng. M. I. R. T. Fernando
NDT (Moratuwa), MBA (Colombo), LL. B., MIE(SL), Grd.M.I MecE (UK), C. Eng., M.I.M (SL), Attorney- at- law

Lecturers

Mr. J. M. P. Gunasekera
B. Sc. (Eng.) (Moratuwa), PG Dip. (Manufacturing Technology) (Moratuwa), MIAE (SL), AMIE (SL)
Mrs. N. V. Kularathne
B. Sc. (Eng.) (Peradeniya), M. Sc. (Comp. Sc.) (Colombo), AMIE (SL)
Mr. P. D. C. Kumara
B. Sc. (Eng.) (Moratuwa)

Engineering Teacing Assistants - Grade 1

Mrs. J. B. Samarasinghe
B. Sc. (Eng.) (Moratuwa)
Miss. B. Balasubramanium
B. Sc. (Eng.) (Moratuwa), AMIE (SL)

Mechanical Engineering Technology

- First year (30 weeks per year)

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Code

Subjects

Weekly Workload(Hours)

Lectures

Tutorials

Practicals

DIS 103

Mathematics

3

1

-

DIS 101

English

2

1

-

DME 101

Applied Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

2

2/2

2/2

DME 102

Automobile Technology

1

-

3/2

DEE 101

Electro-technology

2

1

2/2

DME 103

Engineering Drawing

1

-

3

DCE 102

Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials

2

2/2

2/2

DIS 102

Introduction to Information Technology

1

-

1

DCH 102

Properties of Materials

2

-

-

DME 104

Workshop Technology I

1

-

3

 

Total -32.5 hours

17

5

10.5

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Marine Engineering Technology

- First year (30 weeks per year)

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Code

Subjects

Weekly Workload(Hours)

Lectures

Tutorials

Practicals

DIS 103

Mathematics

3

1

-

DIS 101

English

2

1

-

DME 101

Applied Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

2

2/2

2/2

DEE 102

Electrical Measurement & Basic Electronics

2

1

2/2

DME 103

Engineering Drawing

1

-

3

DCE 102

Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials

2

2/2

2/2

DIS 102

Introduction to Information Technology

1

-

1

DMR 101

Marine Engineering Knowledge

4

-

-

DEE 103

Principles of Electricity

2

1

2/2

DME 104

Workshop Technology I

1

-

3

 

Total – 35.0 hours

19

6

10

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Nautical Studies & Technology

- First year (30 weeks per year)

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Code

Subjects

Weekly Workload(Hours)

Lectures

Tutorials

Practicals

DIS 103

Mathematics

2

1

-

DIS 101

English

2

-

1

DNS 101

Cargo Work & Seamanship I

2

-

1

DEE 101

Electro-technology

2

1

2/2

DCE 102

Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials

2

2/2

2/2

DNS 102

General Ship Knowledge

2

-

-

DIS 102

Introduction to Information Technology

1

-

1

DNS 104

Meteorology I

2

-

-

DNS 105

Navigation I

4

-

2

DNS 103

Marine Operation I

2

-

1

 

Total -31.  hours

21

3

7

Students also should complete the following short courses before commencing their sea training:

  • Basic Fire Fighting
  • Personal Survival Techniques
  • Elementary First Aid
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

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Mechanical Engineering Technology

- Second year (30 weeks per year)

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Code

Subjects

Weekly Workload(Hours)

Lectures

Tutorials

Practicals

DIS 202

Mathematics

2

1

-

DME 204

Industrial Management

2

-

-

DEE 201

Applied Electricity

2

1

3/2

DME 201

Applied Thermodynamics II

2

1

3/3

DME 202

Engineering Drawing & CAD

1

-

3

DME 203

Engineering Mechanics & Machine Design

2

2

3

DME 205

Manufacturing Technology

2

-

7

DME 206

Pneumatic Controls & Instrumentation

1

-

3/6

DME 207

Power Hydraulics & Fluid Machinery

2

-

3/6

 

Total – 37.5 hours

16

5

16.5

 

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Marine Engineering Technology

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- Second year (30 weeks per year)

Code

Subjects

Weekly Workload(Hours)

Lectures

Tutorials

Practicals

DIS 201

English

2

-

-

DMR 201

Engineering Knowledge (General)

3

-

3/3

DMR 202

Engineering Knowledge (Motor)

2

1

3/3

DMR 203

Instrumentation and Control Systems

2

-

-

DMR 204

Marine Engineering Drawing

1

-

2

DMR 205

Maritime Safety and Law

1

-

-

DME 206

Mechanical Engineering Technology

2

2

3/3

DMR 206

Naval Architecture and Ship Construction

4

-

-

DMR 207

Ship Board Electrical Systems

1

-

-

DME 209

Workshop Technology II

2

-

4

 

Total – 32.0 hours

20

3

9

 

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Nautical Studies & Technology

- Second year (30 weeks per year)

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Second Year

Sea training as Deck Cadets on board ocean going ships of 1600 GRT or more. Cadets are expected to maintain a Cadet Record Book during the sea training phase and the Institute provides guidelines with regard to the training. Cadets are expected to perform various tasks including assisting bridge watch keeping.

 

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Mechanical Engineering Technology

- Third year

Industrial Training -12 Months

A structured Industrial Training programme of twelve months duration is conducted under the coordination and supervision of the National Apprenticeship and Industrial Training Authority of Sri Lanka. Students are attached to two different industrial establishments consecutively for a period of six months each. They are evaluated at the end of each training period. Successful completion of the Industrial Training is a mandatory requirement for the award of diploma.


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Marine Engineering Technology

- Third year

Sea Training -12 Months

Sea training as Deck Cadets on board ocean going ships of 1600 GRT or more. Cadets are expected to maintain a Cadet Record Book during the sea training phase and the Institute provides guidelines with regard to the training. Cadets are expected to perform various tasks including assisting bridge watch keeping.


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Nautical Studies & Technology - Third year (30 weeks per year)


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Code

Subjects

Weekly Workload(Hours)

Lectures

Tutorials

Practicals

DIS 201

English

2

-

-

DNS 201

Cargo Work & Seamanship II

3

-

6

DNS 202

Electronic Navigation Systems

2

-

-

DNS 203

Marine Operation II

2

-

2

DNS 204

Meteorology II

2

-

-

DNS 205

Navigation II (Celestial)

2

-

3

DNS 206

Navigation II (Coastal)

1

-

3

DNS 207

Ship Construction

2

-

-

DNS 208

Ship Stability

2

-

-

 

Total -32.0 hours

18

-

14

 

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