Description
Understand the construction and engineering of the watertight body of ships where machines and engineering operations are carried out.
Alternative labels
manufacture of vessel hulls
ship hull construction
construction of vessel hulls
manufacture of ship hulls
engineering in vessel hulls
hull engineering
vessel hull construction
vessel hull engineering
engineering in ship hulls
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Ship hull engineering is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Ship duty engineer: Ship duty engineers share responsibility for most of the content of the ship’s hull. They ensure operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with the ship chief engineer to perform technical operations.
Optional knowledge
Ship hull engineering is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Ship hull engineering – ESCO