Fishing Vessel Engineer
ぎょろうせんきかんし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who operates, inspects, and maintains the engines and auxiliary machinery of fishing vessels, supporting safe and efficient navigation.
Description
Fishing vessel engineers are responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing the main engines and auxiliary machinery installed on fishing vessels. They perform daily inspections before and after voyages, fuel and lubrication management, troubleshooting and emergency repairs for mechanical issues, and responses to statutory inspections, thereby maintaining the safety and performance of the engine room. Additionally, they support efficient operations through fuel consumption and exhaust management and contribute to improving the overall safety of voyages through coordination with crew members.
Future Outlook
Aging and successor shortages are challenges, but stable job openings are expected due to the efficiency of fisheries and demand for ship maintenance. Opportunities for active roles in new marine industry fields such as offshore wind power are also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Excellent observation skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Third-Class Marine Engineer (Engines) → Second-Class Marine Engineer (Engines) → First-Class Marine Engineer (Engines) → Chief Engineer
Required Skills
Emergency Repair Response / Engine Maintenance / Machine Drawing Reading / Machine Inspection and Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Basics of Marine Engineering / English (Manual Reading) / Radio Communication Operation / Welding and Piping Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses to changing sea conditions and emergencies are necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even small equipment malfunctions can lead to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects require physical strength. |
| Problem Solving | Quick identification of causes and responses are required during machine troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Endurance is required for long hours of work in harsh marine environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative ideas are not particularly required in machine repair or operation. |
Related Qualifications
- Second-Class Marine Engineer (Engines)
- Third-Class Marine Engineer (Engines)
Aliases
- Engineer (for Fisheries)
- Fishing Boat Engineer
Related Jobs
- Fishing Vessel Captain
- Fishing Vessel Chief Engineer
- Fishing Vessel Navigator