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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)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 38 ads, as of 2026-07-15)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

  • marine engineering — 26 %