Department of Marine Engineering

The Department of Marine Engineering was established in the defunct College of Science and Technology (CST) in 1974 as the pioneer Department of Marine Engineering in Nigeria.

Department of Marine Engineering

Engr. Dr. D. Tamunodukobipi

Ag. Head of Department

Marine Engineering

The Department of Marine Engineering was established in the defunct College of Science and Technology (CST) in 1974 as the pioneer Department of Marine Engineering in Nigeria.

With the transition of CST to the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) in 1980, it adopted the then Senate approved academic curriculum, leading to the award of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Marine Engineering within a period of five (5) academic sessions. Since then, the programme has been consistently receiving full accreditation from the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC).

However, in 2022, NUC introduced the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) to replace the BMAS in all Nigerian Universities with effect from 2023/2024 academic session and renamed the programme as Marine and Offshore Engineering. In the CCMAS, the B.Eng. in Marine and Offshore Engineering has four options from Year IV such as Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding, Offshore Engineering, and Subsea Engineering. Consequently, the Marine Engineering Department was renamed in 2024 by Senate as “The Department of Marine and Offshore Engineering.” The programme incorporates sea-training and mandatory industrial internship to develop professional skills and adaptability to sea life and substantial capacity to solve problems in the field of Marine and Offshore Engineering and related disciplines.

Vision and Mission of the Department Programme:

Vision

To become an exceptionally advanced technological and leading research department that will be structurally and philosophically oriented to solve practical and challenging maritime engineering problems.

Mission

To produce high quality maritime engineers equipped with sound research and practical ability in analysis, design, construction and maintenance of engineering systems and environment that support human civilization.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

In 3 – 5 years after graduation, the graduates of Marine and Offshore Engineering should have consistently:

Demonstrated the capacity to develop innovative, economic and eco-friendly marine engineering solutions to complex maritime engineering problems;
Shown competence to design, interpret, supervise, and collaborate with others to execute maritime engineering projects in compliance with professional standards based on international best practices;
Exhibited capacity for critical thinking and creative ingenuity that would evolve novel technologies and techniques for solving complex Maritime Engineering problems;
Functioned effectively in interdisciplinary Maritime activities as a team member with the engineering community to achieve corporate goals;
Developed entrepreneurial skills and capacity for lifelong learning with a spirit of self-reliance so as to set up and operate small scale units for self-employment.

PREVIOUS HEADSHIP OF THE DEPARTMENT

Profile of the Current Head of Department

Engr. Dr. Daniel Tamunodukobipi is an Associate Professor of Marine and Offshore Engineering and is the current Acting Head of Department of Marine Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is a registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and the Immediate Past National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers & Naval Architects (NIMENA). He is the Chairman of Maritime Code and Standards Committee, of COREN; a Member of Standard or Organisation of Nigeria (SON), an Inspector of the COREN Engineering Regulations Monitoring and Enforcement Committee, and a Certified Lloyds Class Surveyor.

Engr. Dr. Daniel is an astute professional and erudite academic, who has served in diverse capacities. He is a Visiting Lecturer at the Centre of Excellence in Marine and Offshore Engineering of Rivers State University; Adjunct Professor at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Delta State,and Akwa-Ibom State University, Akwa-Ibom; External Examiner for B.Eng. Marine Engineering Programme of Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State; Programme Moderator for HND/ND Marine Engineering at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa-Ibom State; Member, Committee of Maritime Professionals Establishing the Nigerian Maritime University, Delta State; Technical Director of MCBAN (Marine Crafts Builders Association of Nigeria) Boats Certification; etc.

Engr. Dr. Daniel holds a Bachelor and a Master Degrees in Marine Engineering, Rivers State University; and two Doctor of Philosophy Degrees: a PhD in Energy System Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Korea; and another PhD in Urban Energy System Research and Environment, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea. Daniel is a national awardee and was inducted into the National Universities Commission (NUC) Hall of Fame in 2023 as an expert curriculum developer of the famous Core Curriculum Minium Academic Standards (CCMAS) and a co-author of the CCMAS Book Series for Marine and Offshore Engineering . His areas of specialization include Ship power plants, Rotordynamics and Offshore Engineering and he has published widely in these areas of specialization.

Staff list in the Department

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROGRAMME

The duties and responsibilities of the Marine Engineering Department is to train teaching and research. The Department train Marine Engineers that can be readily employed in the various areas of the maritime Industry as well as providing a platform for graduates to undertake Postgraduate studies/research in Ship power plants and engines/machinery, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Subsea Engineering, and other related disciplines.

The Department provides a highly functional environment for students to acquire sound and extensive knowledge in the theory and practice of ship design and construction, ship power plants and equipment design and repairs, shipyard and large components/units/systems fabrication processes, offshore systems/structures design, construction and operations, and quality and safety assurance.

The Department of Marine Engineering has the following academic programmes:

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech)
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Master of Technology (M. Tech)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Department of Marine Engineering currently runs postgraduate programmes at the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Technology (M. Tech), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels.

The PGD programme is offered generally in Marine Engineering, while the M. Tech and PhD programmes are offered in the respective Marine Engineering disciplines as follows:

- Marine Engineering (Ship Power Plant)
- Naval Architecture and Ship Building
- Offshore Engineering
- Subsea Engineering

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

The Marine Engineering Department, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt is one of the eight Departments that make up the Faculty of Engineering. Consequently, the Head of Department is responsible directly to the Dean of Faculty for the day-to-day running of the Department. A chart of the organizational structure of the Department is as shown below:

DEAN OF FACULTY

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

ACADEMIC STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE

STAFF

TECHNICAL STAFF

LECTURERS

GRADUATE

ASSISTANTS

CONFIDENTIAL

SECRETARY

WORKSHOP

MANAGER

INSTRUCTORS

TECHNICIANS

CRAFTSMEN

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME

The undergraduate programmes in Marine engineering are designed to apply the basic principles of the physical sciences of mathematics, physics, chemistry, geotechnics, marine hydrodynamics as well as the various engineering principles for the safe and efficient design, construction, maintenance, and management of marine systems.

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the programme in the Department of Marine Engineering ensures that students are:

Impacted the principles of Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore, and Subsea Engineering that would reflect the requirements of ship and boat building firms, oil/gas industries, security operatives. And Governmental Agencies.
Trained to prepare and read technical drawing of engineering design, manufacturing and assembling of engineering structures and systems.
Trained to run, maintain, and repair ship power plants, instrumentation, and onboard equipment necessary for the propulsion and safety of passengers and crew
Equipped with tools and skills required to design reliable, efficient, and economic marine power plants and their control systems.
Able to solve complex engineering problems related to shipbuilding, offshore, and subsea systems using Computer-Aided engineering software (such as CAD, CAE, CAM), mathematical analysis and empirical procedures.
Capable of applying critical reasoning, good professional judgement, and the ability to take responsibility when undertaking important tasks.
Proficient in maritime operations as to carry out ship’s hull and equipment, offshore and subsea systems survey for classification societies and consultancy work.
Furnished with the state-of-the-art technologies for the optimal implementation of soft and hardware.
Taught entrepreneurial skills that can facilitate human capacity building, for sustainable socioeconomic development.
Professionals adequately trained to improve on indigenous technology with a view to enhancing local problem solving and resource optimization.

Staffs

Staff of Department of Marine Engineering
Name	Role	Rank / designation	Area of expertise	Email
Dr. E. Wokoma	Senior Lecturer	Lecturer II	Guidance and Counselling	[email protected]
Engr. Akaninwor Chijioke	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Chimaobi Ihunwo	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Naval Architecture	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. A G. Des-Wosu	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. A. J. Chuku	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	(Marine & Offshore Engineering)	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. A. K. Le-ol	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. B.J. Luckyn	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	Automation	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. C. U. Orji	Reader	Reader/Director	Marine/Offshore Engineering and Naval Architecture	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. D. Enoch	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	Automation	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. D. Tamunodukobipi	Reader	Reader	Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. D.M. Amafabia	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Daniel Tamunodukobipi	Reader/Ag. HOD	Reader/Ag. HOD	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. E. Akandu	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer (Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering)	Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Elakpa A. Ada	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	Naval Architecture	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. F. Worgu	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. F.E. Oparadike	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. I. F. Dick	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	(Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering)	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Ibelema Keribo	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Naval Architecture	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Kombo Theophilus-Johnson	Reader	Reader	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Morrison Inegiyemiema	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	Offshore Engineering	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Okachi Ibezimakor	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Rex Amadi	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. S. Nitonye	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	(Marine Engineering)	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. S.L. Bani	Senior Lecturer	Senior Lecturer	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Sidum Adumene	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Offshore Engineering	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. T. K. Jinyemiema	Reader	Reader	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Dr. Tarinumu Egbuson	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Offshore Engineering	[email protected]
Engr. E.C. Eke	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. G. Akaninwor	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. I.E Chuku	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. K. Akujuru	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. K.J. Christopher	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. King Wugha	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Naval Architecture	[email protected]
Engr. Kingsley Oludi	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Offshore Engineering	[email protected]
Engr. M.V. Ndor	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. O. K. Wofuru-Nyenke	Lecturer I	Lecturer I	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. Prof. K.D.H. Bob-Manuel	Professor	Professor – Contract	Marine Engineering	[email protected]
Engr. S.A. Wali	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Power Plant	[email protected]
Engr. U.I. Frank	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Naval Architecture	[email protected]
Engr. Uchenna Robinson	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Offshore Engineering	[email protected]
Engr. Victor Allfred	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Offshore Engineering	[email protected]
Engr.Benjamin Epelle	Lecturer II	Lecturer II	Offshore Engineering	[email protected]
Mr. A. Bariture	Staff	—	Technologist 11	[email protected]
Mr. Martins Koriko (Corp Member)	Staff	—	Laboratory Staff	—
Mr. N. Wilcox	Staff	—	Chief Technical Officer	—
Mrs Miriam Wagwu	Staff	—	Confidential secretary (Casual)	[email protected]
Mrs. Boma J. Iyoyo	Staff	—	Higher Executive Officer	[email protected]