Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
Also known as: ETO · Electrical Officer (Ship)
Maintains a ship's electrical, electronic, navigation and automation systems at sea.
Starting salary: not added yet.
What you’d do
An electro-technical officer (ETO) is the ship's specialist for electrical and electronic systems — power generation, motors, automation, and navigation and communication equipment. Shipping companies and ship-management firms hire ETOs for merchant vessels. Like other officers, they work on contracts at sea followed by leave ashore.
- Maintain generators, motors and switchboards
- Repair automation and control systems
- Look after navigation and communication equipment
- Keep maintenance records and safety checks
How you get in
Engineering or diploma graduates in electrical, electronics or related branches complete a DG Shipping-approved ETO pre-sea course, then sail as a trainee ETO before certification and promotion to ETO.
Salary in India
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Skills you’ll use
From our guide · a curated list is coming
- Marine electrical systems and high-voltage safety
- PLC and automation troubleshooting
- Navigation and communication electronics
- Planned maintenance and documentation
- Working in a multinational crew
About this field · for freshers
Job openings by year
Is demand growing?
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Competition
How many graduates enter each year?
Not added yet.
Who hires
IT firms, banks, government, startups?
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Where the jobs are
Which cities?
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Women in the field
Is it diverse?
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At a glance
- Months at sea at a stretch, away from family.
- Rules on certification come from DG Shipping and the international STCW convention.
- Experience can lead to shore roles such as technical superintendent.
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