Careers · Electro-technical
Instrument / Automation Technician (ICSS/PLC/DCS)
A watch or a day
Watchkeeping
The certification behind this rank
What the rules require for this role — STCW, Indian and UK implementation.
Plus the certificates every seafarer holds: medical, basic safety, security awareness, and passenger-ship training on a cruise ship.
What employers ask for
Seen across employer job postings — a guide to what recruiters look for, not a legal requirement.
Experience / sea time / time in rank
e.g. 3 years' experience · 3 years experience
Where can this role take you?
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