Will AI Replace Ship Engineers?

Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform general marine vessel maintenance or repair work, such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, or maintaining decks.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Maintain or repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, or other mechanical or electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance or repair duties.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Operate or maintain off-loading liquid pumps or valves.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, or sewerage systems.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Install engine controls, propeller shafts, or propellers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Clean engine parts and keep engine rooms clean.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Record orders for changes in ship speed or direction, and note gauge readings or test data, such as revolutions per minute or voltage output, in engineering logs or bellbooks.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Supervise marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Fabricate engine replacement parts, such as valves, stay rods, or bolts, using metalworking machinery.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.