Naval architect is a professional engineer who is responsible for the design,construction,ship building and repair of ships.On completion of B.tech NA & SB course,the graduates can further study the M.tech NA &SB courses,Ph.D & Research programmes.
There are wide opportunities at present in International Ship Construction Yards especially in Korea, Japan & India. Naval architecture have a broad range of employment opportunities worldwide. The student after obtaining the degree can aspire for employment in ship building, shipping, ship surveyor, navy, coastguard, classified societies, dockyards and shipyards. The service of Naval Architects are utilised by ship yards, ship designing institutes, oil rig construction centres , Naval and Oceanography centres.
To become a Marine Engineer after completion of NA & SB,they have the option to join as a Marine Engineer in the merchant ships by completing one year Pre-sea Graduate Mechanical Engineering Course