Marine Biology, PhD | University of Hawaii at Manoa

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Complex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSpeakingActive ListeningMathematics

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignEnglish LanguageTransportation

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standar
Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity wit
Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
Develop plans for safely drydocking vessels, including structural integrity, block loading, and stability.

Technology

Document management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Desktop computersHard hatsLaptop computersPersonal computersPlottersProgrammable logic controllers PLCSafety glasses

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2121.00	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Organizational engineering standards and design methodologies for hull, superstructure, and systems development — establish and continuously improve to advance safety, innovation, and competitive performance across a marine enterprise.
Strategic compliance frameworks aligned with evolving IMO, SOLAS, and MARPOL regulations — develop and champion at the organizational level, shaping internal policy and industry engagement.
Enterprise-wide ship analysis capability including stability, structural, and vibration competencies — build by directing investment in tools, talent, and processes that raise technical performance across project portfolios.
Senior client and regulatory authority relationships — cultivate and sustain at the executive level, representing the organization's technical credibility in contract negotiations and classification society proceedings.
Complex, multi-vessel or fleet engineering programs — direct from initiation through delivery, integrating cost, schedule, safety, and innovation objectives across multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes commercial environments.
Technical talent pipeline for marine engineering and naval architecture — design and lead through structured mentorship programs, competency frameworks, and professional development pathways across the organization.
Emerging maritime technologies such as alternative propulsion, autonomous systems, and advanced materials — evaluate strategic relevance, sponsor research initiatives, and guide adoption decisions at the organizational level.
High-value technical proposals, executive briefings, and industry publications — produce and present to shape organizational direction, win major contracts, and influence professional standards in the marine sector.
Cross-organizational and interdisciplinary engineering governance — lead by establishing review boards, decision frameworks, and quality assurance systems that ensure design integrity across all vessel programs.
Industry-wide knowledge advancement in marine engineering — drive through participation in standards committees, academic collaboration, and thought leadership that positions the organization at the forefront of naval architecture practice.

Program Details

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