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B.Eng (Civil) Specialisation in Offshore Engineering
SPECIALISATION IN OFFSHORE ENGINEERING
Introduction and Objective of the Offshore Engineering Specialization
The Offshore and Marine Industry has seen stellar growth in recent years. This industry is expected to continue growing in size over the coming years as it increases its market share [currently holding 60% of world market share in Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) conversion and 70% in jack-up rigs] in the design and fabrication of offshore rigs, semi-submersibles, other marine structures and oil-field equipment. In order to maintain this pole position in the global competition, it is necessary to upgrade the knowledge base to provide turnkey solutions. Key players in this industry (such as Keppel and SembCorp) and EDB have approached CORE to develop a strong research and manpower training programme in offshore engineering. In response, CORE has designed an offshore engineering specialization programme that aims to empower a selected group (about 20 per year) of CE graduates with key skills and knowledge in offshore structures, hydrodynamics, seafloor engineering, control and even chemical processes so that they can join the Offshore and Marine Industry. The offshore engineering specialisation will be available to the students from the academic year 2004/2005
Pertinent Modules for Offshore Engineering Specialization
Students on offshore engineering specialization must take the following modules:
CE3115 Geotechnical Engineering CE3116 Foundation Engineering CE3155 Structural Analysis II CE3166 CE Materials and Structural Steel Systems CE5703 Analysis & Design of Offshore Structures CE5307 Offshore Hydrodynamics CE4103 Design Project (A final year design project on Offshore Structures) CE4104 B.Eng. Dissertation (A final year research project in Offshore and Marine Engineering on topics such as jack-up platforms, FPSOs, very large floating structures, semi-submersibles, seafloor engineering, and environmental impact) EG3602 Vacation Internship Programme# (a 12-week stint in offshore and marine related companies).
For EG3602, although the Department of Civil Engineering will do its best to assist in getting these internship placings, the onus is on each student to seek his/her own internship placing.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the Offshore Engineering Specialization
Question:I am a CE Year 2 student. If I take up the offshore engineering specialization, will I be studying modules that are similar to those taken by the other CE2 students? For example, the Structural Analysis module.Answer:Yes, you will do the same modules as the current CE2 students
Question:I am not familiar with the modules stated under the requirements. Do you mind summarizing briefly what are the contents that will be taught in these modules?Answer:For this specialisation, the mandatory modules that you have to take are as listed above. The contents of the modules are given in the Engineering Handbook.
Question:If we have registered for this specialization and we later find that it is not suitable for us, can we leave this specialization? Will we be penalized?Answer:If you do not satisfy the offshore engineering specialisation requirements, your academic transcript will not indicate that you have read the offshore engineering specialisation. You may choose to leave the specialization without any penalty. But please do inform us if you want to opt out of the specialization.
Question:What does an offshore engineer do?Answer: