ship duty engineer

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.

Alternative Labels

maritime engineering officer

duty engineer on a ship

ship engineering officer

ship duty engineer

maritime duty engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

principles of mechanical engineering physics mechanics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6ce86c90-36cc-43ef-a1e0-885d8151f976

Status

released

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