Description
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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
evaluate engine performancedetect malfunctions in enginesoperate maritime communication equipmentperform routine maintenance of ship enginesmaintain vessel inventorymaintain vessel engine roominspect engine roomsmanage vessel engines and systemsmanage safety standards for maritime water transportmanage second level enginesoperate diesel propulsion plantsprepare engine room for operationunmoor vesselsprovide support in vessel machinery systemsstay up-to-date with maritime transportation technologyperform bunkeringmoor vesselsoperate vessel engine roomapply vessel engine regulationsanalyse work-related written reportsliaise with colleaguesfollow written instructionswrite work-related reportsrepair vessel mechanical systemsact reliablyuse maritime Englishwork in a water transport teamuse different communication channels