ship assistant engineer
Ship assistant engineers assist the ship chief engineer and the ship duty engineer in the operations of the ship's hull. They support the operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with maritime engineers about the performance of technical operations. They also ensure appropriate safety and regulatory standards compliance and are able to take on higher level positions if needed.
Also called: second assistant engineer, third assistant engineer, junior engineer, assistant shipping engineer, shipping assistant engineer, maritime assistant engineer, assistant maritime engineer, junior ship engineer
- 26
- essential skills
- 7
- 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.
- ship duty engineerWhat changes?14 skills in common
- engine minder9 skills in common
- marine chief engineer8 skills in common
- marine mechanic7 skills in common
- ordinary seaman6 skills in common
- sailor6 skills in common
- decksman5 skills in common
- matrose5 skills in common
Essential skills
26- electrical systems used in transportation
- engine components
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- maintain vessel engine room
- maintain vessel inventory
- manage on-board water systems
- manage ship electrical systems
- manage vessel engines and systems
- moor vessels
- operate diesel propulsion plants
- operate fire extinguishers
- operate sewage treatment plans on ships
- operate vessel engine room
- operation of different engines
- perform bunkering
- perform routine lube oil tests
- perform routine maintenance of ship engines
- prepare engine room for operation
- prepare lifeboats
- principles of mechanical engineering
- provide support in vessel machinery systems
- regulation on the discharge of raw materials into the sea
- repair vessel mechanical systems
- unmoor vessels
- use different types of fire extinguishers
- use maritime English
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