vessel-engine-inspector/references/skills.md

# Competences — vessel engine inspector

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/da6220cb-21ee-4076-8796-1e922b44c394).

## Essential

- **apply vessel engine regulations** (skill/competence)
- **conduct performance tests** (skill/competence)
- **diagnose defective engines** (skill/competence)
- **electromechanics** (knowledge)
- **engine components** (knowledge)
- **engineering processes** (knowledge)
- **inspect quality of products** (skill/competence)
- **inspect vessel manufacturing** (skill/competence)
- **manage health and safety standards** (skill/competence)
- **mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics of vessels** (knowledge)
- **operate precision measuring equipment** (skill/competence)
- **operation of different engines** (knowledge)
- **perform inspections required by international conventions** (skill/competence)
- **quality assurance procedures** (knowledge)
- **read engineering drawings** (skill/competence)
- **read standard blueprints** (skill/competence)
- **use technical documentation** (skill/competence)
- **use testing equipment** (skill/competence)
- **write inspection reports** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- act as contact person during equipment incident (skill/competence)
- disassemble engines (skill/competence)
- engineering principles (knowledge)
- evaluate engine performance (skill/competence)
- inspect vessel (skill/competence)
- issue licences (skill/competence)
- lead inspections (skill/competence)
- liaise with engineers (skill/competence)
- maintain test equipment (skill/competence)
- manage maintenance operations (skill/competence)
- perform test run (skill/competence)
- position engine on test stand (skill/competence)
- prepare audit activities (skill/competence)
- re-assemble engines (skill/competence)
- record test data (skill/competence)
- send faulty equipment back to assembly line (skill/competence)
- supervise staff (skill/competence)
- supervise work (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 7 ads, as of 2026-07-20)

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

### Hard skills

- data analysis — **43 %**
- diesel engine inspection — **43 %**
- diesel engine maintenance — **29 %**
- diesel engine repair — **29 %**
- engineering analysis — **29 %**
- combat systems maintenance — **29 %**
- maintenance planning — **29 %**
- readiness assessment — **29 %**
- troubleshooting — **29 %**
- technical training — **14 %**
- technical problem-solving — **14 %**
- technical project execution — **14 %**
- technical project implementation — **14 %**
- technical project oversight — **14 %**
- personnel supervision — **14 %**
- propulsion plant operation — **14 %**
- propulsion system operation — **14 %**
- technical leadership — **14 %**
- operational oversight — **14 %**
- parts disassembly — **14 %**
- parts reassembly — **14 %**
- performance analysis — **14 %**
- inspection programs — **14 %**
- marine diesel repair — **14 %**
- mechanical issue diagnosis — **14 %**
- failure analysis — **14 %**
- machinery vibration analysis — **14 %**
- maintenance expertise — **14 %**
- maintenance management — **14 %**
- diagnostics — **14 %**
- diesel engine diagnosis — **14 %**
- corrective action recommendations — **14 %**
- engineering support — **14 %**
- diesel propulsion system maintenance — **14 %**
- engine overhaul — **14 %**
- diesel engine operation — **14 %**
- electrical system repair — **14 %**
- electronic controls troubleshooting — **14 %**
- engine assessment — **14 %**

### Methods

- depot-level maintenance — **29 %**
- acceptance testing — **14 %**
- availability planning — **14 %**
- depot maintenance — **14 %**
- organizational-level maintenance — **14 %**
- modernization — **14 %**
- navy maintenance procedures — **14 %**
- readiness assessments — **14 %**
- repair — **14 %**
- sea trials — **14 %**
- lifecycle maintenance — **14 %**
- shipyard operations — **14 %**
- testing — **14 %**

### Responsibilities

- technical guidance — **29 %**
- compliance assurance — **29 %**
- data analysis — **14 %**
- advising on maintenance — **14 %**
- apprentice technician guidance — **14 %**
- corrective actions — **14 %**
- cost control evaluation — **14 %**
- customer communication — **14 %**
- equipment adjustments — **14 %**
- engineering oversight — **14 %**
- engine inspection — **14 %**
- diesel engine inspection — **14 %**
- repair completion — **14 %**
- repair documentation — **14 %**
- report development — **14 %**
- report preparation — **14 %**
- report writing — **14 %**
- safety adherence — **14 %**
- on-the-job training — **14 %**
- part inspection — **14 %**
- performance analysis — **14 %**
- performance verification — **14 %**
- performing inspections — **14 %**
- personnel mentorship — **14 %**
- maintenance performance — **14 %**
- failure diagnosis — **14 %**
- government stakeholder coordination — **14 %**
- inspection — **14 %**
- inspection oversight — **14 %**
- inspection program management — **14 %**
- marine engine repair — **14 %**
- issue resolution — **14 %**
- maintenance planning — **14 %**
- service documentation maintenance — **14 %**
- technical management — **14 %**
- technical oversight — **14 %**
- technical personnel supervision — **14 %**
- system troubleshooting — **14 %**
- team leadership — **14 %**
- technical assistance — **14 %**
- personnel supervision — **14 %**
- project oversight — **14 %**
- trend identification — **14 %**
- work environment maintenance — **14 %**
- technical report development — **14 %**
- technical team supervision — **14 %**

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