Dispatcher, shipping

Ships' engineers and technicians control and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment on board ships, or perform related functions on shore.

• controlling and participating in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment on board ships;
• ordering fuel and other stores for daily use in maintaining engine rooms, and keeping logs of operations performed;
• carrying out technical inspection of ships' apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations;
• performing inspections and carrying out maintenance and emergency repairs of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment;
• keeping watch in engine rooms, and monitoring and controlling the operation of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Chief engineer, ship
• Engineer, floating technical craft