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.
Also called: maritime engineering officer, duty engineer on a ship, ship engineering officer, maritime officer of engineering watch, maritime duty engineer
- 26
- essential skills
- 12
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
26- apply vessel engine regulations
- detect malfunctions in engines
- engine components
- evaluate engine performance
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- inspect engine rooms
- International Maritime Organisation conventions
- maintain vessel engine room
- maintain vessel inventory
- manage safety standards for maritime water transport
- manage second level engines
- manage vessel engines and systems
- maritime law
- moor vessels
- operate diesel propulsion plants
- operate maritime communication equipment
- operate vessel engine room
- operation of different engines
- perform bunkering
- perform routine maintenance of ship engines
- prepare engine room for operation
- principles of combustion engines
- provide support in vessel machinery systems
- ship hull engineering
- stay up-to-date with maritime transportation technology
- unmoor vessels
Optional skills
12No account needed to start
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