How do they match: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.

Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
Inspect equipment or systems.
Maintain electronic equipment.
Maintain mechanical equipment.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

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