Ship Plumber
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technical job that designs, manufactures, installs, inspects, and repairs piping systems on ships.
Description
Ship plumbers are specialists who fabricate, install, join, inspect, and repair various piping systems such as cooling water, steam, fuel oil, and drainage inside ships based on design drawings. They cut and bend piping materials, assemble flanges and valves, perform joining using arc welding or TIG welding, and confirm quality through leak tests and non-destructive testing. There is a lot of work in confined spaces, handling heavy objects, and at heights, making safety management and teamwork essential.
Future Outlook
Although affected by fluctuations in the shipbuilding industry, with strengthening regulations and increasing environmentally friendly ships, demand for personnel with advanced piping skills is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Contract Employee / Dock Work / Shift Work / Shipyard Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Plumber → Ship Plumber → Senior Ship Plumber → Plumbing Foreman → Shipyard Maintenance Leader → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing / Flange and Valve Installation / Measurement and Marking / Pipe Bending Fabrication / Piping Drawing Interpretation / Welding (Arc Welding, TIG Welding)
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation (Piping Drawings) / English (Reading Instruction Manuals) / Painting and Anti-Corrosion Knowledge / Welding Robot Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because poor joints or leaks can lead directly to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for handling heavy objects and working in confined spaces. |
| Problem Solving | Quick response is required for on-site issues and adjustments to piping routes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since work is based on design drawings, creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Gas Welding Skill Training
- Piping Technician (Grade 1 & 2)
- Slinging Skill Training
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