Department of Ship Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology

DOST,CUSAT
Type Technical and Research Institute
Established 1975 at Cochin under Cochin University of Science and Technology
Principal (Head of Department) Dr. C. G. Nandakumar
Website

The Department of Ship Technology is one of the pioneers in the field of Naval Architecture education in India, established in 1974. A B.Tech program in Naval Architecture and Ship Building was started in 1975. In technical collaboration with the University of Rostock, Germany since 1978, it is producing Naval Architects to meet the requirements of shipbuilding industry, Ship Classification Societies, R&D organisations, the Indian Navy and other related organisations.

History

This Department is one of the pioneers in the field of Naval Architecture education in this country and was established with an aim to create a new and dynamic generation of Naval Architects to meet the requirements of the Indian Shipbuilding Industry, Ship Classification Societies, R&D organizations, Indian Navy, and related organisations With this in view, a B.Tech. program in Naval Architecture and Ship Building was started in 1975.

This Department maintains active collaboration and interaction with IITs, foreign Universities, shipyards and other industries. These organizations have been generous in extending their facilities and expertise to impart training to our students. The fruitful collaboration of this Department with Rostock University, Germany dates back to 1978 and remains as an important milestone in the development of this Department. The curriculum was drawn up and updated in consultation with experts from various academic institutions and industries. This has brought the course curriculum in conformity with international standards.

The Ministry of Surface Transport, Govt. of India approved the B.Tech.(NA&SB) courses course for the M.O.T. Certificate Examination, thus enabling the B.Tech. graduates to venture into the field of Marine Engineering also. The Indian Navy has recognised this department as a centre for the higher education of their officers. The Department has a highly qualified and dedicated faculty, an excellent library, computer centre, laboratories and workshops. The faculty have over 100 research publications to their credit.

The quality of education imparted and the resulting professional competence of the graduates enabled the Department to achieve a unique record of 100 percent placement of its graduates in India and abroad. The intake of students is kept low to enable them get personal attention in their studies, professional training and career development.

Faculty

Training

DOST has a workshop with machinery, equipment like UTS and others for training. Students visit marine workshops for first year training. Laboratories are provided for students to conduct practical experiments.

Every year DOST arranges practical training for second year and third year students by sending them to various national & international shipyards, consultancies and other maritime companies for 1- 2 months summer internship.

Admissions

Admission is through Cusat Admission Test(CAT).Certain number of seats are also allocated to NRI.

Infrastructure

Laboratories include Mechanical Lab, Hydraulic Lab, Carpentry Lab, Machining Lab, Computer Lab.

The institute has a technical library, stocked with books, journals, videos, and periodicals.

The Model Laboratory has a replica of ship hull, machinery and other components.

Visit the official website of the department to know more http://shiptech.cusat.ac.in

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