ISCO Unit Group 3151 Ships’ Engineers
Definition
Ships’ Engineers: 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
