As an Engine Minder, you will need to master following:

• apply regulations on cargo transport operations
• apply vessel engine regulations
• clean parts of vessels
• detect malfunctions in engines
• distinguish various types of ships
• electrical systems used in transportation
• ensure vessel compliance with regulations
• evaluate engine performance
• inland waterway ship building
• maintain vessel engine room
• manage vessel control systems
• operate vessel engine room
• operation of different engines
• prepare engine room for operation
• prepare equipment for navigation operations
• prepare main engines for navigation operations
• prevent damage to electrical devices on board
• unmoor vessels
• vessel fuels

More generally, an engine minder is also versed in:

• electronics
• engine components
• execute safety assurance exercises
• monitor pumping system operations
• moor vessels
• principles of combustion engines
• principles of mechanical engineering

It also helps to know the following:

• swim
• work in a water transport team
• act reliably
• comply with checklists
• have computer literacy
• perform services in a flexible manner
• show confidence
• use different communication channels