Marine Mechanic Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers

Understand the functioning of electrical systems, their specifications, and application in operations and systems for the transportation of freight and people.

Know and understand characteristics of fuels and lubricants, and the fuel loading specifications of various types of vessels.

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

Know and control deck and safety equipment and vessel lifting facilities.

Understand inland waterway ship building and construction. Operate vessel in compliance with construction legislation.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

The mechanics involved in boats and ships. Understand the technicalities and participate in discussions over related topics in order to solve problems related to the mechanics.

Distinguish various methods of constructing vessels and how this affects their behaviour in the water in terms of strength and stability.

Understand the European CEMT classification of inland waterways; use modern information systems to compare the dimensions of the waterway to those of the vessel.

The international waterways used for maritime navigation, the geographical location of currents, maritime waterways, and harbours.

Know the national waterways used for inland navigation, know geographical location of rivers, canals, seaports and inland harbours, and understand the relationship with cargo flows.

Disassemble internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, transmissions and other components of mechanical equipment.

Recognise and name various types of vessels common in European maritime transport; understand the different characteristics, construction details, and tonnage capacities of different vessels.

Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

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

Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

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

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Repair identified problems with internal combustion engines, external combustion engines and electrical motors. Replace and fix faulty parts by using hand and machine tools.

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

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Understand and apply traffic rules in inland waterway navigation in order to ensure safety and avoid collisions.

Display knowledge of relevant local, national, European and international regulations, standards, and codes concerning the operation of freight transport.

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

Clean engine rooms and vessel components using appropriate cleaning materials; ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Transmit information provided by passengers to superiors. Interpret passenger claims and follow up requests.

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

Ensure sure that water does not break the hull; prevent progressive flooding.

Organise and execute safety exercises; ensure safety in potentially dangerous situations.

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

Know, operate, test and maintain control systems of vessels. Maintain and if necessary repair electronic components of vessel control systems.

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

Prepare and operate main and auxiliary equipment supporting the navigation operations. Set up and monitor checklists and follow implementation procedures.

Prepare and operate main engines for navigation operations. Set up and monitor checklists and follow procedure implementation.

Protect on board electrical equipment; identify anomalies and malfunctions in the electro-technology of vessels.

Repair mechanical systems of vessels while on-board. Ensure that vessel malfunctions are repaired without affecting the voyage in progress.

Understand logistics and multimodal transport as the planning and control of the movement of goods or people, and all related logistical supporting activities.

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Understand the principles of cargo stowage. Understand procedures by which containers should be efficiently loaded and unloaded, taking into account gravitational forces that are exerted during transportation.

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The principles and operations of devices that can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, such as dynamos and alternators, rotors, stators, armatures, and fields.

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Practical electronics for inventors

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Electrical apparatus that are able to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy (generators), electrical energy to mechanical energy (motors), and change the voltage level of an AC or alternating current …

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.

Demonstrate degrees of maturity by fully understanding one's own qualities and abilities which can serve as sources of confidence in different situations.

Move through water by means of the limbs.

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Stimulate teambuilding activities; coach employees in order to help them reach their goals.

Implement strict policy of alcohol and drug prohibition in the workplace and take immediate action in the case of infringement.

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 …

Maintain and repair, if necessary, the mechanisms such as propellers that make the steering of vessels possible.

Monitor pump works, ballast, and loading pump systems, alongside tracking the required actions of the pumping crew.

Provide feedback to employees on their professional and social behaviour in the work environment; discuss results of their work.

Purchase and replenish supplies; make sure that all required goods are available in stock.

Repair boilers, heat exchangers, fired heaters, tanks, reactors and other pressure vessels by use of welding techniques applied to cut and formed metal sheets.

Repair maritime communication devices as required by using electronic testing equipment.

Execute on board repairs of vessel electrical systems. Resolve malfunctions without affecting the course of the journey.

Use Riverspeak to communicate in technical and nautical terms.

Work confidently within a group in rail transport services, in which each individual has their own responsibility in working towards a common goal such as a good interaction with the …