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Marine Engineer

OFO Code: 315101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
315101
Occupation
Marine Engineer
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
3151 · Ships' Engineers

Official description
Ships’ engineers control and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship, or perform related supporting functions on shore.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Electro Technical Officer

  • Standing engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment
  • Performing technical supervision of the installation, maintenance and repair of ship’s machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
  • Inspecting and conducting maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment
  • Ordering fuel and other engine-room department stores and maintaining record of operations
  • Controlling and participating in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship

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