Marine Engineering Artificer

Q: Can anyone tell me what a Marine Artificer does? (MOC 314). Just a basic rundown.

A: -Not much of anything. Baically in a nut shell they are the Chiefs and Petty Officer Engineers who have either a Cert 3 or Cert 4 marine qualification for the operation of the ship's propulsion plant. The 314 is fed from the 313 trade which in turn is fed from the 312 trade. The trade badge is they typical marine engineer propeller but with a small A in the center. -they are the engineers on a boat -He or she artifices Marines. -Main Entry: ar·ti·fi·cer Pronunciation: är-'ti-f&-s&r, 'är-t&-f&-s&r Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 : a skilled or artistic worker or craftsman 2 : one that makes or contrives : DEVISER