§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

marine mechanic

Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts.

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Description

Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts. They communicate with other crew members on the operational level. Marine mechanics maintain and repair the engines and other machinery of vessels such as boilers, generators and electrical equipment.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

national waterways international waterways european classification of inland waterways mechanics mechanics of vessels vessel fuels engine components inland waterway ship building electrical systems used in transportation functions of vessel deck equipment

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

multimodal transport logistics electric generators principles of cargo stowage electrical machines electronics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply regulations on cargo transport operations detect malfunctions in engines maintain vessel engine room wear appropriate protective gear distinguish various types of ships moor vessels communicate reports provided by passengers adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways apply vessel engine regulations prepare equipment for navigation operations repair engines manage vessel control systems use technical documentation operate vessel engine room disassemble engines clean parts of vessels ensure vessel compliance with regulations repair vessel mechanical systems maintain records of maintenance interventions evaluate engine performance prevent damage to electrical devices on board execute safety assurance exercises prepare main engines for navigation operations distinguish ship construction methods ensure integrity of hull unmoor vessels read standard blueprints

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