Fisheries engineering technicians perform maintenance and repair machines and equipment in the fish hold and refrigeration system on board of fishing vessels.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Controlling and participating in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship;
(b) Ordering fuel and other engine-room department stores and maintaining record of operations;
(c) Performing technical supervision of the installation, maintenance and repair of ship’s machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations;
(d) Inspecting and conducting maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment;
(e) Standing engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment.