marine engineer
Marine engineers design, build, maintain and repair the hull, mechanical, electronic equipment and auxiliary systems such as engines, pumps, heating, ventilation, generator sets. They work on all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines.
Also called: marine systems engineer, ship's engineer, marine power systems engineer, naval engineer, marine design engineer, vessel engineer, marine engineering specialist, marine engineers
- 20
- essential skills
- 52
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2144
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
20- adjust engineering designs
- approve engineering design
- design prototypes
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure vessel compliance with regulations
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- inspect engine rooms
- marine engineering
- maritime electric drives
- mathematics
- mechanics
- mechanics of vessels
- naval architecture
- perform scientific research
- principles of mechanical engineering
- re-assemble engines
- use maritime English
- use technical drawing software
- use tools for construction and repair
Optional skills
52- analyse stress resistance of products
- analyse test data
- assemble mechatronic units
- assessment of risks and threats
- automation technology
- battery chemistry
- battery components
- CAE software
- chemical products
- cloud technologies
- composite materials
- conduct energy audit
- create technical plans
- design principles
- disassemble engines
- draft design specifications
- electrical engineering
- electronics
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- install automation components
- install mechatronic equipment
- lead a team in fishery services
- lubricate engines
- maintain electronic equipment
- maintain robotic equipment
- maintain safe engineering watches
- maintain shipboard machinery
- manage engine-room resources
- manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery
- marine technology
- material mechanics
- mechanical engineering
- mechatronics
- operate marine machinery systems
- operate ship propulsion system
- perform small vessel safety measures
- perform small vessel safety procedures
- precision mechanics
- prevent sea pollution
- promote innovative infrastructure design
- promote sustainable energy
- record test data
- repair engines
- sensors
- ship related legislative requirements
- simulate mechatronic design concepts
- solar energy
- test mechatronic units
- unstructured data
- use CAD software
- use CAM software
- vessel fuels
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