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Degree Programme

The Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture (MENA) is a new Degree Programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering. For facilitating the degree programme a fully-fledged department was newly established at Megalle, Galle with all laboratory and lecture rooms. The Department is to produce competent professionals in the disciplines of Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture for fulfilling urgent human resource requirement for the development of Sri Lanka as a maritime hub in the Southeast Asia.

The MENA programme is carefully designed to provide a firm grounding in engineering principles specially related to Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture according to local and international accreditation requirements with the intention of producing next generation high caliber world – class engineers.

The MENA Programme is conducted by a panel of experienced and competent Lecturers and the Professionals who have sound sailing experience in the latest merchant ships.

Your design knowledge is sharpen by a comprehensive engineering design projects in the seventh and eighth semesters. Industrial exposure in the Maritime Industry and Naval Architecture will be provided through the fully dedicated engine simulator laboratory, onshore industrial training programme and industrial visits.

The curriculum of the MENA programme is well structured to fulfil the requirements of IMO model course 7.04 and IESL accreditation. You will learn modules that will make you confident and competent to meet the challenges of the Maritime, Onshore and Offshore Industries. Experienced Lecturers and industry professionals will teach you modules such as,

  • Hydrostatics and Stability of Marine Vehicles
  • Engineering Design Experience for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
  • Ship Design and Construction Technology
  • Principles and application of Marine Machinery
  • Hydrodynamics, resistance and propulsion
  • Marine Transmission and Propulsion Systems
  • Ship Structural Dynamics
  • Marine Power and Shipboard Electrical Systems
  • Small craft design
  • Maritime Law and Safety
  • Shipboard Management
  • Ship Logistics

State of the art Laboratory Facilities will be provided to develop skills and competencies required to produce Marine Engineers and Naval Architects who will be employable globally. The following laboratories will be provided,

  • Naval Architecture Laboratory
  • Marine Engineering Laboratory
  • Marine Engine Simulation Laboratory
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  • Thermodynamics and Automobile Laboratory
  • Marine Engineering Instrumentation and Control Systems Laboratory
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  • Ship Design and Construction Laboratory
  • Engineering Workshop
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  • Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory
  • Engineering Materials Laboratory
  • Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
  • Applied Mechanics and Mechatronics Laboratory
  • Computer Aided Design Laboratory
  • Boat Building Workshop
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Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture graduates will be able to perform the following within the first few years after graduation:

  • Design and manufacture vehicles and structures that operate in the marine. environment
  • Operate and maintain systems or processes in the maritime industry.
  • Work effectively in teams and communicate effectively with superiors, co-workers, clients, and the public.
  • Practice professionally in the marine industries, enrolling in graduate study, and engaging in life-long learning

The main objective of the proposed programme is to provide qualified and well-trained engineers, who are specialized in the area of Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture to meet the human resource requirements of the country and global maritime and naval architecture industry. The 11 programme outcomes expected to be satisfied according to the accreditation requirements of the Washington Accord (POs) can be summarized as follows,

  • Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and the engineering specialization to develop solutions to complex engineering problems Identify, formulate, research literature, conduct investigations and solve complex engineering problems to provide valid conclusions.
  • Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems to reach substantiated conclusions with holistic considerations for sustainable development. Conduct investigations of complex problems using research based knowledge and research methods.
  • Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. Assess societal, health, safety, legal, cultural and environmental issues related to professional engineering solutions.
  • Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods including research based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. Demonstrate broad knowledge of ethical responsibilities and professional standards.
  • Create, select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  • Analyse and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, when solving complex engineering problems.
  • Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. And demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion.
  • Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings.
  • Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change
PEO PO
PEO1.      Design and manufacture vehicles and structures that operate in the marine. environment PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5,PO7
PEO2.      Operate and maintain systems or processes in the maritime industry. PO1,PO2 ,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7
PEO3.      Work effectively in teams and communicate effectively with superiors, co-workers, clients, and the public. PO9,PO10 ,PO11
PEO4.      Practice professionally in the marine industries, enrolling in graduate study, and engaging in life-long learning PO8,PO12