Inspector, chart office, 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