electro-technical officer (ETO)
electro-technical officer
what it looks like
Clyde Marine Training (CMT) prepares Electro‑Technical Officers to look after the electrical and electronic heartbeat of the ship, from bridge systems to engine room controls.
quick snapshot
core focus
power distribution, automation and control, communications, navigation electronics and instrumentation.
training format
college phases plus sea time over about three years, coordinated by CMT.
what you do at sea
- Maintain and repair electronic navigation and communications systems and engine room control equipment.
- Support cargo and vessel operations by keeping critical systems online and safe.
what you do at sea
- Maintain and repair electronic navigation and communications systems and engine room control equipment.
- Support cargo and vessel operations by keeping critical systems online and safe.
what you do in port
- Carry out inspections, software or firmware updates and planned maintenance so system are ready for the next voyage.
what you do in port
- Carry out inspections, software or firmware updates and planned maintenance so system are ready for the next voyage.
where you might sail
- Demand for ETO skills spans many vessel types as ships become more advanced, creating strong opportunities across the sector.
where you might sail
- Demand for ETO skills spans many vessel types as ships become more advanced, creating strong opportunities across the sector.
progression path
- Progress from ETO, to Senior ETO as you gain experience and take on wider responsibility for the ship’s electrical and electronic systems.
progression path
- Progress from ETO, to Senior ETO as you gain experience and take on wider responsibility for the ship’s electrical and electronic systems.
skills that fit this route
training journey at a glance
CMT handles recruitment, sponsor matching, college placement and sea-phase coordination so you can focus on learning and performing.
next step
Check entry requirements and apply online. CMT will guide you through interviews and matching.
next step
Check entry requirements and apply online. CMT will guide you through interviews and matching.