Merchant marine vs marine engineer

Differences between merchant marine and marine engineer duties and responsibilities

Merchant marine example responsibilities.

• Manage the logistics and operation of 23 work centers locate at five separate sites in a dynamic operational environment.
• Operate and maintain firefighting safety equipment and maintain ships operational condition.
• Ensure that the facilities capabilities are complimentary to the task request by FEMA logistics.
• Develop and present briefings to management and senior leadership.
• Organize multiple emergency airlifts of repair parts and ammunition under stressful combat conditions.
• Establish valuable links with receiving combat units and ensure accurate delivery of critical supplies.
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Marine engineer example responsibilities.

• Manage the rig's maintenance and inventory control system through programs RMS & ICS.
• Utilize and maintain GPS, dive beacons, and sonar equipment in order to achieve safe and cost-effective positioning.
• Design and manage installation of engine room and machinery layout, install new sanitation water treatment systems and rework water systems.
• Manage general facilities including commissioning, building management systems, and calibrations for GMP area for tablets production operation.
• Serve as a field engineer to trouble shoot piping, HVAC, and electrical systems on repowered vessels.
• Perform inspection of ISO containers for classification society.
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