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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

marine engineer

Marine engineers design, build, maintain and repair the hull, mechanical, electronic equipment and auxiliary systems such as engines, pumps, heating, ventilation, generator sets.

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Description

Marine engineers design, build, maintain and repair the hull, mechanical, electronic equipment and auxiliary systems such as engines, pumps, heating, ventilation, generator sets. They work on all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
naval architectureengineering principlesmechanicsengineering processesmechanics of vesselsmarine engineeringmathematicsprinciples of mechanical engineeringmaritime electric drives
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
precision mechanicsunstructured dataassessment of risks and threatsbattery componentselectrical engineeringGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety Systemmarine technologyelectronicscomposite materialschemical productssensorsdesign principlesship related legislative requirementsmechanical engineeringbattery chemistrymaterial mechanicsvessel fuelssolar energyCAE softwaremechatronicscloud technologiesautomation technology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use technical drawing softwareinspect engine roomsuse tools for construction and repairexecute analytical mathematical calculationsre-assemble enginesensure vessel compliance with regulationsuse maritime Englishapprove engineering designdesign prototypesperform scientific researchadjust engineering designs
OPTIONALOptional competences
manage engine-room resourcesuse CAM softwareprevent sea pollutionlubricate enginesperform small vessel safety procedurestest mechatronic unitsuse CAD softwareinstall mechatronic equipmentmaintain shipboard machinerymaintain electronic equipmentmaintain robotic equipmentperform small vessel safety measuresinstall automation componentscreate technical plansrepair enginespromote innovative infrastructure designdisassemble enginesoperate marine machinery systemsoperate ship propulsion systemanalyse stress resistance of productsmaintain safe engineering watchesdraft design specificationsmanage the operation of propulsion plant machinerypromote sustainable energyassemble mechatronic unitsrecord test datalead a team in fishery servicessimulate mechatronic design conceptsconduct energy auditanalyse test data

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

72 total
20 essential · 52 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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