§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

ship duty engineer

Ship duty engineers share responsibility for most of the content of the ship's hull.

Description

Ship duty engineers share responsibility for most of the content of the ship's hull. They ensure operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with the ship chief engineer to perform technical operations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

maritime law operation of different engines Global Maritime Distress and Safety System International Maritime Organisation conventions ship hull engineering principles of combustion engines engine components

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

physics mechanics principles of mechanical engineering

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage second level engines maintain vessel inventory detect malfunctions in engines maintain vessel engine room stay up-to-date with maritime transportation technology prepare engine room for operation manage vessel engines and systems provide support in vessel machinery systems inspect engine rooms moor vessels apply vessel engine regulations perform routine maintenance of ship engines operate vessel engine room operate diesel propulsion plants evaluate engine performance manage safety standards for maritime water transport perform bunkering operate maritime communication equipment unmoor vessels

OPTIONALOptional competences

use different communication channels act reliably write work-related reports follow written instructions liaise with colleagues use maritime English repair vessel mechanical systems work in a water transport team analyse work-related written reports

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