Marine Engineering College Search

[Phosphor]

Is Webb that insanely hard? And would is the school's reputation good enough to be worth it? I've been seriously concidering it, because it's in the "area", area being New England.

[sstone16]

If any of you still want a brochure, just email me at sstone06@webb-institute.edu and I can get one sent to you.

Is Webb really as hard as they make it out to be? Sometimes. Its not always hard as much as its just alot. Almost all of the work is "doable," it just may take hours to do it. We take a LOT of classes, with very few that are fluff. It's not for everybody, but if you love boats or just like doing lots of homework, Webb is for you. Plus you can't beat the price ($0)

Steve Stone
Class of 2006

[sstone16]

PS Webb has been ABET accredited since 1936.

[DHanson]

I have been through most of the Webb curriculum, and yes it is tough. However, if you like boats and are a hard worker, it is very doable. Freshman and Sophmore years you take classes with assignments and tests. Junior year, the focus shifts more to design work. Senior year all your classes are design oriented -- you design an entire ship, from hull and propeller, to structure and machinery. You also have to complete a senior thesis, which allows you to use Webb's facilities (towing tank) to do any kind of research that you find interesting and is pertinant to the marine industry.

Another important factor is the reputation. The Webb reputation, and it's close-knit network of alumni, can help get you into any area of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering that you want.

Plus, the sailing team just got a brand new fleet of 420s!!

I hope this helps, good luck!
Daniela Hanson '04

[Robert Barra]

Originally Posted by MPG

I have been researching colleges for my son (we are looking in the Northeast area) in marine engineering. I have only found military style schools and wanted to know if anyone knows of any other schools/web sites that I have missed. FYI I did go to Webb Institute and requested a brochure but to no avail. I would like to show him other schools that have majors in marine engineering without the military regiment. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.

I am a student at Webb Institute and I would highly recommend the school. Just in case the web site (webb-institute.edu) did not make it clear, Webb is tuition free, very small (70 students-total-this semester), and very difficult to get into/ stay in. If you have any questions about Webb, please e-mail me.

[Robert Barra]

Originally Posted by Kosmic Sheep

I'm confused a little. What defines a snipe, and what is the difference between marine engineering and naval architecture? That is something that I've been hung up on for a while. In other words, what do the two do that's different?

Naval architectures deal with the hull and structure, and marine engineers deal with propulsion, systems, and inside stuff. The groups must constantly interact to design a vessel.

[danielc]

Memorial Univeristy of Newfoundland!
Degree in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering in the heart of one of Canada's best provinces (not weather wise!).

eh DaveB and Quicksail!

Cheers,

[musicman803]

i know that it is out of your search area but florida institute of technology has ocean engineering. they are accredited. good luck with the search, i was looking for a college a year and a half ago but change to mechanical eng.

[amanda_daly]

If you search through google you can find a lot of colleges that are not military related, to name a one: Maine Maritime Academy is one that looks pretty good. Search under "marine engineering schools and colleges" or "maritime colleges and schools" or even "marine mechanic colleges"