Marine Engine Mechanic
Stephen Wade
Daily Activities
The daily activities of a Marine Engine Mechanic is to work on any watercraft from small boats to large ships.
Physical Demands
Normal color vision is required to work with color-coded diagrams and wiring.
Special Requirements
You must be at least 17 yeas of age.
Marine Mechanic Schools
Work Environment
Marine engine mechanics work aboard ships, normally in the engine or power rooms. Sometimes they work in repair centers on land bases.
Yearly Wages
It depends on your rank.
Civilian Counterpart
Civilian marine engine mechanics work in many industries, including marine transportation, commercial fishing, and oil exploration and drilling.