Engine Room Emergency
Marine EngineeringA casualty in the engine room. Decide fast, keep the plant alive.
Scenario3D planned3D (Three.js)15 min
Marine
Marine Engineering
Propulsion, power and auxiliary systems that keep ships moving.
What professionals do
- Operate and monitor propulsion and auxiliary machinery
- Maintain diesel engines, generators, pumps and boilers
- Manage fuel, lube oil and cooling water systems
- Troubleshoot machinery faults during watchkeeping
- Plan maintenance in port and at sea
- Respond to machinery emergencies and drills
Typical work environments
Cargo and container vesselsPassenger ships and ferriesTugs, fishing and offshore supply vesselsCoast guard and naval operationsShipyards and marine repair facilities
Equipment and systems
Marine diesel enginesGenerators and switchboardsCentrifugal and positive-displacement pumpsBoilers and heat exchangersSteering and thrustersSeparators and filtersCooling and bilge systemsEngine room monitoring systems
Core mathematics
Fuel consumption and voyage calculationsPump flow, head and powerHeat exchanger and cooling calculationsElectrical load sharingBilge and tank capacity math
Core technical concepts
- Engine room systems and watchkeeping
- Propulsion and shaft line systems
- Auxiliary systems: cooling, fuel, lubrication
- Emergency preparedness and drills
- Marine regulations and certification
- Planned maintenance systems
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- Marine Engineering
- Operations Management
- Troubleshooting
- Fluid Systems
- Engine Room Emergency
- Marine Engineering Technologist
- Fourth / Third Class Marine Engineer
Marine Engineering games
Playable technical games for this trade family.
Industries
Shipping and logisticsFerries and passenger servicesOffshore energyFishing and aquacultureNaval and government fleets
Career possibilities
Marine Engineering Technologist
Operates and maintains shipboard propulsion and auxiliary systems.
Fourth / Third Class Marine Engineer
Certified watchkeeping engineer in charge of machinery spaces.
Diesel Mechanic - Marine
Specializes in marine diesel overhaul and repair.
Shipyard Systems Technician
Tests and commissions vessel systems during build and refit.