Ship Engineers

What Ship Engineers do

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.

• Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
• Maintain or repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, or other mechanical or electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance or repair duties.
• Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required.

Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Inland River System • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Transportation • Seaman • Stationary Engineering