Ships’ engineers

Definition

Ships’ engineers control and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship, or perform related supporting functions on shore. Tasks include - (a) controlling and participating in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship; (b) ordering fuel and other engine-room department stores and maintaining records of operations; (c) performing technical supervision of the installation, maintenance and repair of ships’ machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations; (d) inspecting and conducting maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment; (e) standing engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Ships’ engineer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Marine engineer - 2144