Recommendatory guidelines for inclusion of multi-disciplinary courses in Marine Engineering stream from academic year 2022-2023.

1. Course Incorporation — Annexure

All maritime institutes are encouraged to incorporate the courses listed in the Annexure into their 4-year marine engineering degree program and the one-year Marine Engineering Course for Graduates (GME) program from the academic year 2022-23.

• Courses: Computer Fundamentals and Networking, Computer Programming Language, Statistics and Data Analysis using Python and R, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Computer Security (Information Security), and Computer Architecture.

2. Curriculum Development — Guidelines

Institutes are requested to develop suitable course curriculum incorporating the subjects outlined in the Annexure, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements of accredited bodies and IMO Model Course 7.02 & 7.04. Students should not be overworked in any semester to complete these recommended courses.

3. Course Approval — Accredited Bodies

Institutes are advised to obtain necessary approvals from accredited bodies to grant suitable multi-disciplinary degree certification for these additional courses.