# Ship Engineers > Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. - Code: 53-5031.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 53-5031) - Family: [Transportation & Material Moving](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-53), one of its 57 occupations - Tasks: 17 tasks (16 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-5031.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/53-5031.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff. Core task · Task 14553 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 2. Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed. Core task · Task 14552 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 3. Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified. Core task · Task 14559 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 4. Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers. Core task · Task 14558 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 5. Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required. Core task · Task 14556 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 6. Perform general marine vessel maintenance or repair work, such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, or maintaining decks. Core task · Task 14561 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 7. Maintain or repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, or other mechanical or electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance or repair duties. Core task · Task 14560 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 8. Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations. Core task · Task 14557 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 9. Operate or maintain off-loading liquid pumps or valves. Core task · Task 14562 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 10. Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, or sewerage systems. Core task · Task 14554 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 11. Install engine controls, propeller shafts, or propellers. Core task · Task 14567 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 12. Clean engine parts and keep engine rooms clean. Core task · Task 14563 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 13. 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. Core task · Task 14555 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 14. Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies. Core task · Task 14565 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 15. 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. Core task · Task 14566 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 16. 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. Core task · Task 14564 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2024 17. Fabricate engine replacement parts, such as valves, stay rods, or bolts, using metalworking machinery. 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