MSc Marine Technology
Atlantic Master on Ship Operation & Naval Engineering

• 2-year fully accredited master’s degree
• Fully taught in English
• Open to applicants with a bachelor's degree or equivalent, in a field related to Science and Technology
• M1 & M2 entry
• 6-month Master's thesis/internship
• Next intake: every year in September

Interested in applying?

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• Apply online
• Contact our admissions team (admission5abcb2ad-b94e-4b9a-9bc6-db05e01ce979@ec-nantes.fr)
• Applications for the 2027-28 intake open on 28 October 2026

About the programme

• Through this MSc Atlantic Master on Ship Operation & Naval Engineering (M-TECH AMASONE) students will develop skills in naval engineering to become engineers experienced in ship operations.
• Two of the top French Technical Universities (Ecole Navale in Lanvéoc-Poulmic and Centrale Nantes) have teamed up to offer you a unique programme in Marine Technology. The outstanding strength of this MSc programme is that you will have on-board training sessions on French Navy vessels. The insight gained into on-board practices, use of complex equipment and immersion into rapidly evolving knowledge and techniques is highly valuable for a naval engineer, and of course, highly regarded by industrial employers.

The programme of study lasts two academic years - denoted by M1 and M2 and is taught in English. It comprises three study semesters followed by a paid Master's thesis / internship in the final semester. The M1 year is taught wholly on the Centrale Nantes campus. Students will move to the Ecole Navale site in Lanvéoc-Poulmic near Brest for the first semester of the M2 year.

Our Master of Science (MSc) programmes in Marine Technology are fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space.

 

See our other Master's programmes in Marine Technology
 

Meet the Programme Supervisors

Antoine Ducoin, M1/M2 Programme Supervisor 

Antoine Ducoin is an associate professor in fluid mechanics. His research focuses on hydrodynamics of lifting profiles and fluid structure interaction. He is involved is various research projects, leading experiments and Navier Stokes simulations (Direct Numerical Simulations) in order to improve the performance of marine propulsors and tidal turbines.

Lionel Gentaz, Programme Supervisor Marine Technology

Lionel Gentaz is Assistant Professor and teaches fluid mechanics, mathematical models and numerical methods (Boundary Element, Finite Difference, Finite Volume) used in Hydrodynamics for Ocean Engineering. His research work focuses on numerical simulation of wave-structure interactions based on low-fidelity or high-fidelity models.

Course Content

30 ECTS Credits per semester.
Language of instruction: English
 

M1 Year

 

M1 Year 2026/27

Autumn Semester Courses	ECTS	Spring Semester Courses	ECTS
Algorithmics for Engineering Modelling	4	Applied Thermodynamics	5
Fluid Mechanics 1	5	Fluid Mechanics 2	5
Numerical Methods	5	Marine Hydrodynamics 2	5
Maritime and Navigation Knowledge	5	Propulsion	5
Tools and Methods for Research 1	4	Labs in Propulsion Systems	3
Marine Hydrodynamics 1	5	Thermal Machines	5
Modern Languages *	2	Conferences	0
		Modern Languages *	2

* 'French as Foreign Language' except for French native speakers who will study 'Cultural and Communicational English'.

NB Course content may be subject to minor changes

M2 Year

M2 Year 2026/27

Autumn Semester Courses	ECTS
Training on Ship	4
Maritime Initiation and Leadership	3
Knowledge of Marine Environment	4
Acoustics	3
Hydrodynamics (basics)	3
Hydrodynamics (advanced)	4
Labs in Hydrodynamics #	4
Electrical Propulsion	3
Modern Languages *	2
Project	0
Conferences	0

* 'French as Foreign Language' except for French native speakers who will study English.
# Course taught on the Centrale Nantes campus over one full week in December (accommodation and transport provided)

NB Course content may be subject to minor changes

 

M2 Year 2026/27

Spring Semester	ECTS
Master thesis / internship	30

 

Examples of previous internships:

•  CMA CGM: Container maintenance and repair assistant
• Naval Group: Dynamic analysis of shaft lines
• Saipem SA: Installation methods in Subsea Engineering Team
• Chantiers de l'atlantique (shipyard): Contingency management in an offshore substation production workshop

NB Internships undertaken in France are strictly regulated and are only open to current full-time students of an accredited educational institution. Interns are entitled to all the rights guaranteed to regular employees (such as social protection and redress mechanisms). For internships that exceed two months in duration a minimum level of remuneration is set by the government, at approximately €600 per month. In some professional branches, this amount may be higher.

Skills developed

• Model and understand the concepts of naval hydrodynamics
• Master the energetic and propulsion systems on ships
• Integrate the human and technical constraints of operational maritime implementation

 

In addition to the above specialism-specific skills, students will also develop more general skills:
 

• Identify models, perform simulation and analyse results
• Communicate comprehensive results in a meaningful way
• Undertake bibliographic surveys of international research and professional literature
• Manage or be part of a project

Contribution to sustainable development goals

Learn more about Centrale Nantes' commitment to the 17 sustainable development goals

Download syllabus | Marine Technology - Atlantic Master on Ship Operation & Naval Engineering

• M1 year
• M2 year

Facilities and Research

Faculty and Research Facilities

This Marine Technology programme relies on the faculties of Centrale Nantes and the Ecole Navale and of the research platforms at the Research Laboratory in Hydrodynamics, Energetics & Atmospheric Environment (LHEEA) Laboratory and the IRENav Institute.

Focus on unique resources

Hydrodynamic and ocean engineering tank

50 m long by 30 m wide and 5 m deep, the hydrodynamic and ocean engineering tank is equipped with a segmented wave beater composed of 48 independent flaps to generate directional waves. This tank is used for small-scale physical simulation of floating systems, navigating or anchored in open seas (ships, MRE systems or oil platforms). Due to its size and generation capacity, it is currently the largest tank in France for this type of study.

 

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Towing tank

The towing tank at Centrale Nantes is 140 m-long, 5 m-wide and 3 m deep. It is equipped with a towing carriage able to move in both directions, at speeds up to 8 m/s. At one end of the tank, a wave maker generates waves with heights up to 0.5 m. It is the second largest towing tank in France, the largest in an academic setting. The tank is used to test the resistance of ships to forward motion, with or without swell, and therefore to optimise hulls, the seaworthiness of ships or floating structures, cable towing, and also marine renewable energy.

 

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At Centrale Nantes students also have access to the recirculating canal and the engine test benches.

At Ecole Navale students have access to the IRENav Cavitation Tunnel (pictured below)

External Partners

• Everllence (external lecturer)
• ENSM (external lecturers)

 

Campus facilities

Centrale Nantes houses 17 buildings on a 40-acre green campus.
In addition to the standard facilities of a university campus (classrooms, media library, computer rooms, etc.), it is home to a total of 13 research platforms, some of which are unique in France, and modern and varied sports facilities, the Kivo incubator and vibrant student life.

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After the MSc

Where are our Marine Technology graduates now?

Survey conducted in 2024 of our 2022 MSc Marine Technology graduates, 74% of whom are currently in employment and 13% pursuing a PhD. 

 

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Job/PhD search duration:

• 100% find their first job in 3 months or less
• 33% secured their PhD in less than 3 months

Country of origin

• France - 40%
• Asia Pacific - 30%
• Europe other - 25%
• Americas - 5%

Current country of residence

• France - 55%
• Europe other - 45%

 

• 80% earn a starting salary in excess of €40K
• 50% joined the company where they interned for their Master's thesis
• 88% have a permanent work contract
• 94% recommend the programme

Career Prospects

The main prospects for employment after the MSc programme lie in ship building and naval architecture, naval engineering, offshore engineering.

Examples of companies where our 2022 AMASONE graduates are working:

• Naval Group
• SAIPEM
• Louis Dreyfus Armateurs
• CMA CGM
• Beyond the sea
• Chantiers de l'atlantique

And of the positions they hold:

• Technical superintendent
• Offshore Installation Methods Manager
• Subsystem Manager
• Head of sales

Why choose this MSc?

Five reasons why you should choose the MSc in Atlantic Master on Ship Operation & Naval Engineering at Centrale Nantes:

 

• Advanced naval engineering training: navigation training in a simulator and marine operations onboard ship
• Unique research level lab work in the experimental test tank facilities
• Fully taught in English for a cohort of international students
• Centrale Nantes with Nantes Université is the only French university ranked in the Shanghai Global Ranking (GRAS) for Marine/Ocean Engineering in 2026 (world's top 50). 
• Accredited Master of Science (MSc) preparing for a PhD in France or abroad or for direct entry into the workplace

What our students / graduates say

• 
  Haden | MSc Marine Technology (AMASONE), Class of 2021

  September 30, 2024

  "Project-based courses in my masters helped prepare me for real world projects. The masters program opened many doors and helped me to integrate the naval industry in France."
• 
  Jacques | MSc Marine Technology (AMASONE), Class of 2022

  August 28, 2024

  "The AMASONE program provided me with comprehensive knowledge of the maritime world, allowing me to specialize in areas that are crucial to my current role."
• 
  Christian | MSc Marine Technology (AMASONE), Class of 2023

  July 5, 2024

  "I decided to join the Masters program as I was greatly interested in the relation between engineering and marine operations, plus it opened a wide range of job opportunities after graduation... I am currently a Shipmanager at CMA CGM Head Office, Marseille."
• 
  Spha | MSc Marine Technology (AMASONE), Class of 2025

  March 21, 2024

  "The comprehensive curriculum, cutting-edge research facilities, and strong industry connections offered by Centrale Nantes were pivotal factors in my decision [to join Centrale Nantes]. Additionally, the collaboration with the French Naval Academy adds a unique dimension to the program, providing unparalleled expertise and resources in naval engineering and maritime operations."