MV25406 Standards in Marine Engineering – Semester IV – Marine – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: MV25406 – Standards in Marine Engineering

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: IV (Fourth Semester)

Branch: B.E. Marine Engineering (Marine)

Credits / L-T-P: 1 Credit | L-T-P: 1-0-0

Course Objectives

• This course aims to familiarize students with international standards, regulations, and classification requirements applicable to marine engineering systems and ship operations.
• It enables students to understand safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards followed in the maritime industry.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Introduction to Maritime Standards

Importance of standards in marine engineering, International maritime organizations and regulatory framework, Overview of International Maritime Organization conventions, Role of maritime safety and environmental protection standards, Introduction to AI in maritime regulation and compliance monitoring

Activities: Students learn maritime regulations and IMO standards through discussions and short presentations.

Unit II – Classification Societies and Ship Certification

Role of classification societies in ship design and construction (e.g., DNV, Lloyd’s Register), Rules and regulations of classification societies, Ship surveys and certification procedures, Statutory and class certificates, AI-based predictive maintenance and smart survey techniques in ship certification

Activities: Include case studies and reports on classification societies and certification procedures.

Unit III – Marine Engineering Codes and Standards

Standards related to marine machinery and equipment, International Safety Management (ISM) standards, Quality standards in shipbuilding and maintenance, Environmental regulations for ships, Application of AI in machinery monitoring, fault detection, and energy efficiency optimization

Activities: Students study machinery, safety, and environmental standards through assignments and comparisons.

Unit IV – Safety, Environmental and Operational Standards

Safety management and operational standards on ships, Pollution prevention regulations (e.g., MARPOL) Marine engineering safety practices, Case studies on maritime accidents and regulatory compliance, AI applications in accident prediction, risk assessment, and autonomous ship operations

Activities: Focus on safety practices and pollution control using case studies and discussions.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Explain the importance of maritime standards, international regulations, and the role of regulatory bodies in marine engineering.
• CO2: Apply knowledge of classification societies, certification procedures, and survey requirements in ship operations.
• CO3: Analyze marine engineering codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations for ship systems.
• CO4: Evaluate safety, environmental, and operational standards, including risk assessment and compliance in maritime practices.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 100%
• Internal methodology: Quiz - 10%, Assignments - 20%, and Internal Examinations - 70%

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Marine Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: October 2026