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Overview
Ship assistant engineers support the chief engineer and duty engineer with the ship hull, main engines, steering, electrical generation, water systems and other major technical subsystems.
In job descriptions, look for engine-room watch duties, diesel propulsion plants, vessel electrical systems, bunkering, lube-oil tests, safety routines, inventory work and communication with maritime engineers.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Ship assistant engineers work close to the engine room and technical watch. Typical work covers main engines, steering gear, electrical generation, water systems, sewage treatment, bunkering, lube-oil tests and safety checks before problems affect the voyage.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from diesel propulsion, mechanical engineering, vessel electrical systems, engine components, engine-room maintenance, fault detection and clear handover to the chief engineer or duty engineer.
Salary context
Pay is best read through vessel size, watch responsibility, engine complexity, route pattern, emergency cover, regulatory duties and whether the role can step into a higher engineering position. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Development can move from assistant engineering and routine engine-room tasks toward duty engineer, chief engineer support, technical superintendent work, marine maintenance planning or specialist vessel systems.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy names the vessel type, engine plant, watch rotation, bunkering duties, electrical systems, safety responsibilities and required sea-service records. Clear adverts separate ship engineering from general mechanical maintenance.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
17-2121.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Ships’ engineers (3151)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9dbbeb2c-0d51-4c03-8ef6-8dfa7360db22 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3151.3 |
| ISCO group | 3151 |
| Concept type | Occupation |