ISCO Occupation Group 3151.3 Ship Assistant Engineer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Ship Assistant Engineer: Ship assistant engineers assist the ship chief engineer and the ship duty engineer in the operations of the ship's hull. They support the operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with maritime engineers about the performance of technical operations. They also ensure appropriate safety and regulatory standards compliance and are able to take on higher level positions if needed.
Essential Skills
- Provide Support In Vessel Machinery Systems
- Perform Bunkering
- Perform Routine Lube Oil Tests
- Maintain Vessel Inventory
- Prepare Engine Room For Operation
- Principles Of Mechanical Engineering
- Regulation On The Discharge Of Raw Materials Into The Sea
- Operate Diesel Propulsion Plants
- Manage Ship Electrical Systems
- Manage Vessel Engines And Systems
- Moor Vessels
- Electrical Systems Used In Transportation
- Engine Components
- Global Maritime Distress And Safety System
- Operate Sewage Treatment Plants On Ships
- Perform Routine Maintenance Of Ship Engines
- Use Maritime English
- Operation Of Different Engines
- Operate Vessel Engine Room
- Manage On-Board Water Systems
- Help Prepare Lifeboats
- Repair Vessel Mechanical Systems
- Unmoor Vessels
- Maintain Vessel Engine Room
- Operate Fire Extinguishers
- Use Different Types Of Fire Extinguishers
Optional Skills
- Advise On Maritime Subjects
- Apply Vessel Engine Regulations
- Maritime Transportation Technology
- Act Reliably
- Physics
- Detect Malfunctions In Engines
- International Maritime Organisation Conventions
Alternative Names
- Second Assistant Engineer
- Third Assistant Engineer
- Junior Engineer
- Assistant Shipping Engineer
- Shipping Assistant Engineer
- Maritime Assistant Engineer
- Assistant Maritime Engineer
- Junior Ship Engineer
- Junior Chief Engineer
- Assistant Ship Engineer
