marine chief engineer

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.

Alternative Labels

chief engineer

chief engineering technician

chief ship engineer

chief engineer of a ship

fisheries chief engineer

maritime chief 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

repair vessel mechanical systems manage staff operate vessel engine room analyse work-related written reports communicate verbal instructions conduct financial audits maintain vessel engine room repair vessel electrical systems operate mechanical equipment of ships perform quality audits carry out navigational calculations use maritime English maintain voyage logs maintain vessel inventory

Essential Knowledge

mechanical tools principles of mechanical engineering electrical systems used in transportation international regulations for preventing collisions at sea electronics International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships electronics principles physical parts of the vessel Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

Optional Skills and Competences

perform small vessel safety measures operate life-saving appliances execute analytical mathematical calculations swim operate pumping systems coordinate fire fighting lead a team in fishery services extinguish fires adjust engineering designs approve engineering design maintain safe engineering watches operate control systems ensure vessel compliance with regulations maintain electronic equipment manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery maintain electrical equipment prevent fires on board maintain shipboard machinery train employees operate ship rescue machinery manage engine-room resources prevent sea pollution operate ship propulsion system follow ethical code of conduct in transport services manage ship emergency plans operate marine machinery systems apply transportation management concepts manage safety standards for maritime water transport act reliably supervise crew ensure compliance with environmental legislation have computer literacy perform small vessel safety procedures

Optional Knowledge

maritime law mechanics of vessels fire-fighting systems mechanical engineering fishing vessels mechanics pollution prevention mathematics risks associated with undertaking fishing operations ship related legislative requirements engineering principles engineering processes

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cd19e8d1-6abd-4c99-a9bb-85e7c30aca31

Status

released

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