marine mechanic
Code 7233.10
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- european classification of inland waterways
- vessel fuels
- engine components
- inland waterway ship building
- distinguish ship construction methods
- functions of vessel deck equipment
- mechanics
- mechanics of vessels
- electrical systems used in transportation
- national waterways
- international waterways
Skills and competences
- moor vessels
- apply regulations on cargo transport operations
- apply vessel engine regulations
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- unmoor vessels
- disassemble engines
- detect malfunctions in engines
- distinguish various types of ships
- execute safety assurance exercises
- use technical documentation
- ensure integrity of hull
- ensure vessel compliance with regulations
- manage vessel control systems
- read standard blueprints
- clean parts of vessels
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- maintain vessel engine room
- operate vessel engine room
- prepare equipment for navigation operations
- prepare main engines for navigation operations
- prevent damage to electrical devices on board
- repair engines
- repair vessel mechanical systems
- adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
- wear appropriate protective gear
Transversal competences
- evaluate engine performance
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Sources
This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences