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Marine Engineer
Alternative Titles:
Ship's Engineer
Marine engineers control the installation, operation and
maintenance of machinery and equipment on ships and offshore
structures.
Marine engineers work in the engine rooms of cargo ships,
dredges, offshore supply and drill vessels, floating
production storage and offtake facilities, oil tankers,
passenger ships and tugs. They need to be familiar with
various types of diesel, steam and gas turbine engines.
Marine engineers may perform the following tasks:
- make sure that the main engines and associated
machinery, electrical, refrigeration, air-conditioning and
cargo-handling equipment on ships are operating efficiently
- keep an eye on automatic data recording equipment and
analyse data to make adjustments as required. In vessels
without such equipment, manually record all necessary
readings from machinery operation to make similar analysis
and adjustments
- carry out regular maintenance of the main engine and
also repair defective auxiliary equipment
- stand engine room watches at sea and in port
- make sure that the operations of the vessel do not
create pollution
- maintain engine room stores and record usage of parts
and equipment
- supervise major maintenance work while the ship is in
port
- be involved with the operation of small craft such as
river ferries and port authority vessels.
A degree-qualified marine engineer may be referred to as a
Maritime Engineer or an
Offshore Engineer.
Marine engineers may work onshore or at sea, or both. Those
who work at sea may be away from home for long periods. They
may work long shifts and also be on call to work in
emergencies. Engine rooms can be very noisy, hot and dirty.
Physical exertion is required when repairing machinery.
Required Skills - Marine Engineer
- enjoy technical and engineering activities
- enjoy machinery operation
- physically fit
- prepared to accept responsibility
- able to work as part of a team
- prepared to work for long periods at sea
- before serving at sea, undergo a medical examination
including an eyesight test to establish fitness for a
seagoing career
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