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An offer from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training

Your profession: Chief Engineer Officer (m/f)

Professional activities

Chief engineer officers are the highest-ranking engineer officers on board a ship. They ensure the smooth operation of the propulsion system and technical systems of a ship.

Fields of work

Chief engineer officers work:

  • on board ships in all areas of coastal shipping and maritime shipping
  • on board cargo ships, ferries and passenger vessels
  • on board fishing vessels
  • on board official vessels
  • in ship construction companies

The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).