Description
Marine surveyors inspect vessels intended for operations in maritime or open sea waters. They ensure that vessels and equipment follow the regulations laid down by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). They may also act as third parties for the review of offshore facilities and construction projects.
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Theoretical Knowledge
ship related legislative requirementsquality assurance proceduresmaritime telecommunicationsmathematicsnational waterwaysinternational waterwaysmechanics of vesselsGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety Systemtypes of maritime vesselsmechanical engineeringunmanned air systemsprinciples of cargo stowagevehicle cargo capacityengineering processesinland waterway police regulationsengine componentsaviation meteorologycivil aviation regulationseuropean classification of inland waterwaysengineering principlesdigital camera sensorsmaritime lawguidance, navigation and controlphysical parts of the vesselnaval architecture
Practical Skills
integrate Committee on Safe Seas guidelines into inspectionsanalyse ship operationsensure vessel compliance with regulationsinspect vesselwrite inspection reportsensure vessel securityread standard blueprintscomply with operational standards for vesselsassess structural integrity of ship for maritime usagestay up-to-date with maritime transportation technologyrecognise signs of corrosionassess vessel capabilitydetermine cause of damagelead inspectionsadvise on maritime regulationsread engineering drawingsperform inspections required by international conventionsrecognise abnormalities on boarduse remote control equipmentread stowage plansoperate control systemscomply with air traffic control operationsadvise on equipment maintenancemonitor the validity of ship certificatesensure equipment maintenanceoperate radio navigation instrumentsdistinguish various types of shipsmanage health and safety standardsinspect engine roomsensure compliance with civil aviation regulationsimplement inland water transport regulationsinspect cargoadhere to traffic regulations on inland waterwaysinspect offshore constructionsoperate precision measuring equipmentidentify risks of ship activitieswrite work-related reportsfile claims with insurance companiesassume responsibility for maintaining a safe ship environmentadvise on machinery malfunctionshave computer literacyuse meteorological informationconduct performance testsoperate a camerause maritime Englishconduct analysis of ship datahave spatial awarenessuse different communication channelsissue licencescalculate the amount of cargo on a vesselreview ship documentationinspect vessel manufacturingmonitor the discharge of cargoact as contact person during equipment incident