Last Updated: 15 Oct 2026
Offshore & Sustainable Engineering
This unique diploma covers naval architecture, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation and renewable energy, preparing you for careers in the marine and offshore engineering sector, and exciting opportunities in clean and renewable energy such as offshore wind. You will gain expertise in designing and building offshore vessels and structures; and learn green technologies such as low-carbon systems and hydrogen infrastructure to build the knowledge for careers in the sustainable engineering sector. You can even apply for the prestigious MaritimeONE Scholarship, which supports your studies and career development in the maritime industry.
Applicants with severe vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with any of these conditions are advised to contact Ngee Ann Polytechnic for more information.
Course details
| Field of study | Maritime Studies |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered | Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
| Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-6 |
Course modules
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering Drafting
- Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2
- Career & Engineering Professional Preparation
- Geometry & Buoyancy
- Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
- Programming
- Thermofluids
- Health & Wellness
- Innovation Made Possible
- Confident Communication: Find Your Voice (VOICE)
- English Language Express (for selected students)
- Hydrostatics & Stability
- Marine Engineering Systems
- Marine Propulsion Systems
- Maritime Decarbonisation
- Offshore Topside Systems
- Offshore Wind
- Project Management
- Strength of Materials
- Structure & Resistance
- Engineering & Sustainability
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
Modules for Year-Long Internship
- Year-Long Internship I and II or Final Year Project I and II
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Modules for 6-months internship
- Capstone Project
- Engineering Modelling
- Marine Production Technology
- 6-month Internship or Final Year Project
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Modules for AI for Engineers specialisation
- Fundamentals of Machine Learning
- Fundamentals of Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Integrated Projects in Machine Learning
- Engineering Modelling
- 6-month Internship or Final Year Project
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Modules for Operational Technology Cybersecurity specialisation
- Industrial Automation
- Operational Technology Security
- Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Engineering Modelling
- 6-month Internship or Final Year Project
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks to 52 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug, Sep to Feb, or Mar to Feb for year-long internship |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Assistant Design Engineer
- Assistant Production Engineer
- Assistant Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer
- Assistant Project Engineer
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.