# Competences — marine engineer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c36fc197-1f5b-4563-acd8-6f1d06aa1c03).

## Essential

- **adjust engineering designs** (skill/competence)
- **approve engineering design** (skill/competence)
- **design prototypes** (skill/competence)
- **engineering principles** (knowledge)
- **engineering processes** (knowledge)
- **ensure vessel compliance with regulations** (skill/competence)
- **execute analytical mathematical calculations** (skill/competence)
- **inspect engine rooms** (skill/competence)
- **marine engineering** (knowledge)
- **maritime electric drives** (knowledge)
- **mathematics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics of vessels** (knowledge)
- **naval architecture** (knowledge)
- **perform scientific research** (skill/competence)
- **principles of mechanical engineering** (knowledge)
- **re-assemble engines** (skill/competence)
- **use maritime English** (skill/competence)
- **use technical drawing software** (skill/competence)
- **use tools for construction and repair** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- analyse stress resistance of products (skill/competence)
- analyse test data (skill/competence)
- assemble mechatronic units (skill/competence)
- assessment of risks and threats (knowledge)
- automation technology (knowledge)
- battery chemistry (knowledge)
- battery components (knowledge)
- CAE software (knowledge)
- chemical products (knowledge)
- cloud technologies (knowledge)
- composite materials (knowledge)
- conduct energy audit (skill/competence)
- create technical plans (skill/competence)
- design principles (knowledge)
- disassemble engines (skill/competence)
- draft design specifications (skill/competence)
- electrical engineering (knowledge)
- electronics (knowledge)
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (knowledge)
- install automation components (skill/competence)
- install mechatronic equipment (skill/competence)
- lead a team in fishery services (skill/competence)
- lubricate engines (skill/competence)
- maintain electronic equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain robotic equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain safe engineering watches (skill/competence)
- maintain shipboard machinery (skill/competence)
- manage engine-room resources (skill/competence)
- manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery (skill/competence)
- marine technology (knowledge)
- material mechanics (knowledge)
- mechanical engineering (knowledge)
- mechatronics (knowledge)
- operate marine machinery systems (skill/competence)
- operate ship propulsion system (skill/competence)
- perform small vessel safety measures (skill/competence)
- perform small vessel safety procedures (skill/competence)
- precision mechanics (knowledge)
- prevent sea pollution (skill/competence)
- promote innovative infrastructure design (skill/competence)
- promote sustainable energy (skill/competence)
- record test data (skill/competence)
- repair engines (skill/competence)
- sensors (knowledge)
- ship related legislative requirements (knowledge)
- simulate mechatronic design concepts (skill/competence)
- solar energy (knowledge)
- test mechatronic units (skill/competence)
- unstructured data (knowledge)
- use CAD software (skill/competence)
- use CAM software (skill/competence)
- vessel fuels (knowledge)