Ship Duty Engineer 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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4 books

Advanced Maritime Technologies and Applications

Azman Ismail, Wardiah Mo…

2022

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Advances in Maritime Technology and Engineering

Carlos Guedes Soares, Ti…

2024

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Innovations in Maritime Technology and Engineering

C. Guedes Soares

2026

Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering

C. Guedes Soares, T.A. S…

2022

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

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.

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

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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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The International Maritime Organisation

Samir Mankabady

2024

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

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

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The Gas-Engine Handbook

Edmund Willson Roberts

2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.

Understand principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.

Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to …

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 …

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

Work confidently in a group in water transport services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer …