marine mechanic (EN)
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Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts. They communicate with other crew members on the operational level. Marine mechanics maintain and repair the engines and other machinery of vessels such as boilers, generators and electrical equipment.
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Source aliases (EN)
- passenger ship mechanic
- merchant ship mechanic
- mechanic on a ship
- cruise ship mechanic
- cargo ship mechanic
- ship machinist
- container ship mechanic
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 37
- prepare main engines for navigation operations
- international waterways
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- functions of vessel deck equipment
- repair engines
- execute safety assurance exercises
- mechanics of vessels
- vessel fuels
- moor vessels
- ensure integrity of hull
- electrical systems used in transportation
- operate vessel engine room
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- clean parts of vessels
- apply vessel engine regulations
- apply regulations on cargo transport operations
- wear appropriate protective gear
- read standard blueprints
- repair vessel mechanical systems
- manage vessel control systems
- detect malfunctions in engines
- european classification of inland waterways
- inland waterway ship building
- ensure vessel compliance with regulations
- prepare equipment for navigation operations
- distinguish various types of ships
- adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
- use technical documentation
- unmoor vessels
- distinguish ship construction methods
- national waterways
- disassemble engines
- prevent damage to electrical devices on board
- maintain vessel engine room
- evaluate engine performance
- mechanics
- engine components
Optional (EN) · 27
- purchase supplies
- repair heating equipment
- work ergonomically
- act reliably
- work in a rail transport team
- use riverspeak to communicate
- provide feedback on job performance
- dispose of hazardous waste
- use different communication channels
- inspect engine rooms
- multimodal transport logistics
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- monitor pumping system operations
- encourage teambuilding
- repair maritime communication equipment
- maintain hydraulic systems
- electronics
- repair vessel electrical systems
- maintain vessel steering mechanisms
- electric generators
- have computer literacy
- principles of cargo stowage
- comply with checklists
- swim
- perform services in a flexible manner
- electrical machines
- implement workplace drug policies
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