engine minder

Description

Engine minders perform work related to the deck department of an inland water transport vessel. They use their experience on-board a motorised inland navigation vessel as an ordinary crewmember and have a basic knowledge of engines.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

operation of different engines electronics principles of combustion engines vessel fuels engine components principles of mechanical engineering inland waterway ship building electrical systems used in transportation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply regulations on cargo transport operations monitor pumping system operations detect malfunctions in engines maintain vessel engine room prepare engine room for operation distinguish various types of ships moor vessels apply vessel engine regulations prepare equipment for navigation operations manage vessel control systems operate vessel engine room clean parts of vessels ensure vessel compliance with regulations evaluate engine performance prevent damage to electrical devices on board execute safety assurance exercises prepare main engines for navigation operations unmoor vessels

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform services in a flexible manner use different communication channels act reliably swim work in a water transport team comply with checklists have computer literacy