Marine Surveyor Science & Engineering Technicians

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.

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Advanced Research on the Sustainable Maritime Transportation

Xianhua Wu, Jian Wu, Lan…

2024

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.

The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

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50 Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Approaches

Sharron Mansell, Ann Gra…

2021

Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance

Ann Gravells

2016

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Achieving your Assessment and Quality Assurance Units (TAQA)

Ann Gravells

2014

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Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of the marine environment.

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International Maritime Conventions

Ignacio Arroyo

2023

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The Elgar Companion to the Law and Practice of the International Maritime Organization

Laura Carballo Piñeiro,…

2024

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Know a large variety of maritime vessels and their characteristics and specifications. Use that knowledge to ensure that all security, technical, and maintenance measures are taken into account in their …

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Classification and definition of fishing vessel types

Food and Agriculture Org…

2023

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Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …

Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.

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.

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting equipment and overall operation of telecommunications systems.

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Handbook for Marine Radio Communication

Graham D. Lees, William …

2022

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.

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

Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining a high …

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

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

Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

Provide information and advice on maritime laws, vessel registration, and safety regulations.

Provide a snapshot of ship operations and the manner in which systems are operated and maintained. Provide information for action that could be taken to improve performance, or to correct …

Assess the structural integrity of a ship and determine its suitability for continued use in maritime activities.

Assess vessel capability utilising different methods and drawing on information from the deck crew; determine specific measurements and gather data for further calculations on the capability of vessels.

Make sure that the design and condition of the vessels are up to par for the operation.

Recognise damage and signs of corrosion, identify their cause and determine maintenance and repair procedures.

Ensure that security requirements for vessels are met according to legal norms. Check if the security equipment is in place and operational. Communicate with marine engineers to ensure that the …

Inspect vessels to ensure their effective and safe operation. Keep the vessel and its equipment in conformance to regulations.

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

The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

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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Notes on the Stowage of Ships [microform]. A Handy Book Upon the Stowage of Cargoes, With Weights and Measurements

Charles H Hillcoat

2021

On the Stowage of Ships and Their Cargoes

Robert White Stevens

2018

Detailed knowledge of the different physical components of the vessel. Provide maintenance and care to ensure optimal operations.

The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

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

Understand waterway rules, legal requirements, and relevant police regulations. Handle and maintain buoys, marking systems, and day and night signs.

The capacity and the limits of the commissioned vehicle in terms of weight, type of cargo it can handle, and other cargo loading specifications.

Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs. Participate in the investigation by providing insights.

Advise customers on the appropriate products, methods and, if necessary, interventions to ensure proper maintenance and prevent premature damage of an object or an installation.

Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.

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

Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage …

File a factual request to an insurance company in case a problem occurs which is covered under an insurance policy.

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

Issue official documentation which grants licence holders with official permission to perform certain activities, after having investigated the application and processed the necessary documentation.

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment …

Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.

Read and comprehend content of stowage plans; basic knowledge of how to stow various types of cargo.

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.

Communicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …

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

Ensure a safe on board environment for crew and passengers.

Determine the weight of cargo on tanker ships and cargo vessels. Calculate the exact amount of loaded cargo or cargo to be discharged.

Collect information from a vessel's management software and cross reference it to analyse the data from different points of view. Analyse data and apply judgement to inform decision-making.

Identify risks that accompany ship activities, and the effectiveness of the risk assessment and control measures in place on the vessel.

Conduct quality checks on cargo before loading and after unloading commences. Ensure total on-board cargo load is secure.

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 …

Conduct regular inspections during and after the construction of offshore facilities such as oil platforms to ensure risk minimisation and compliance with regulations.

Inspect plants where ships and boats are manufactured to ensure safety and quality control. Ensure that components are manufactured in compliance with safety and design specifications.

Interpret Inland Water Transport (IWT) regulations in order to implement them into practice. Consult IWT regulation to ensure full legal compliance.

Develop cargo discharge plan and monitor the performance of the cranes that offload cargo from the vessel; ensure that relevant occupational safety requirements are met at all times.

Control and monitor validity of the ship's certificate and other official documents to be carried on board. Knowledge and ability to ensure the validity of certificates and other documents which …

Identify anomalies and abnormalities on board, evaluate them, and take appropriate actions to restore normal operation of ship. Check all (safety) systems for operational functions. Organise actions to be taken …

Review ship documentation related to cargo shipping permits, public health information, crew members and activities, and other compliance regulation.