Ship Engineer how-to
How to Plan Maintenance Before Port
Port time is short.
Quick answer
Port time is short. In short: list; order; assign, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
List jobs.
Order parts.
Assign crew.
Plan permits.
Schedule work.
Test before sailing.
Safety reminders for ship engineers
- Follow lockout/tagout
- Wear hearing protection
- Manage heat stress
- Follow confined space rules
Key terms
USCG · MMC · TWIC · Port · Starboard · Chief engineer: see the full ship engineer glossary.