Profession 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.

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Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

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Knowledge

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

  The internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats and aircraft.

• Operation of different engines

  Know the characteristics, maintenance requirements and operating procedures of various kinds of engines such as gas, diesel, electrical, and engines with steam propulsion plants.

• Principles of combustion engines

  Basic knowledge and understanding of different types of engines and their construction and performance.

• Engine components

  Know the different engine components, and their operation and maintenance. Understand when repairs and replacement should be undertaken.

• Maritime transportation technology

  Understand maritime transportation technology and stay up-to-date with the latest findings in the field. Apply this knowledge in operations and decision-making while on-board.

• International Maritime Organisation conventions

  Know International Maritime Organisation (IMO) conventions in order to maximise the efficiency and safety of international shipping.

• Ship hull engineering

  Understand the construction and engineering of the watertight body of ships where machines and engineering operations are carried out.

Skills

• Evaluate engine performance

  Read and comprehend engineering manuals and publications; test engines in order to evaluate engine performance.

• Apply vessel engine regulations

  Understand the regulations regarding the vessel engines and apply those regulations in engine maintenance and operation.

• Manage safety standards for maritime water transport

  Manage and maintain safety standards and procedures for maritime transport. Ensure that before dispatching any vessel, all regulations and standards are met. May also be required to operate as a member of an Emergency Response Team.

• Provide support in vessel machinery systems

  Provide support based on knowledge of maritime operations, vessel assurance, and machinery systems.

• Manage vessel engines and systems

  Manage main engines (steam, gas or diesel), refrigeration systems, and any other equipment in the vessel's engine system.

• Operate vessel engine room

  Operate and maintain the engine room of vessels. Operate the main engine room where the engine and propulsion machinery are located.

• Moor vessels

  Follow standard procedures to moor vessels. Manage communication between the ship and the shore.

• Operate maritime communication equipment

  Operate and maintain maritime communication devices; conduct periodic inspections of communication equipment.

• Manage second level engines

  Operate and maintain second level engines such as boilers and auxiliary engines.

• Inspect engine rooms

  Inspect engine rooms to detect the presence of any hazardous materials, and to ensure legal compliance. Inspect the construction of the rooms, the functionality of equipment, the adequacy of room ventilation, and the frequency of maintenance activities.

• Detect malfunctions in engines

  Detect and effectively respond to machinery malfunctions. Take actions in order to prevent material damage; practice damage control.

• Perform bunkering

  Perform bunkering, the process of supplying fuels to ships for their own use. Ensure sufficient amounts of fuel for the duration of the journeys.

• Unmoor vessels

  Follow standard procedures to unmoor vessels. Manage communication between the ship and the shore.

• Prepare engine room for operation

  Prepare and start main engine and auxiliary engines; prepare machinery in engine room prior to departure; know and follow starting procedures according to checklist.

• Maintain vessel engine room

  Maintain the engines and engine room equipment of a vessel. Conduct pre-checks prior to departure and ongoing examinations during the voyage.

• Operate diesel propulsion plants

  Operate diesel and gas turbine propulsion plants including related machinery, such as auxiliary boilers, auxiliary engines, incinerators, air compressors, fuel and fuel oil purifiers.

• Maintain vessel inventory

  Keep an up-to-date inventory for a vessel, including information on spare components, oil and fuel. Determine the amount of fuel that will be needed for a voyage; ensure that sufficient amounts of fuel are on board at all times.

• Perform routine maintenance of ship engines

  Perform routine maintenance tasks on all ship engine systems; monitor engines to ensure they function within standard operating parameters.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB