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marine chief engineer

Marine chief engineers are responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions.

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DESCRIPTION

Marine chief engineers are responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions. They are the head of the entire engine department aboard the ship and have overall responsibility for all technical operations and equipment on-board the ship. Marine chief engineers collaborate on security, survival and health care on board and observe the national and international standards of application.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
maritime law

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain vessel inventory
maintain vessel engine room
OPTIONALOptional competences
manage engine-room resources

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Skills overview

69total
24 essential
45 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 24 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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