Takeover Tracker
19%low risk
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
vs

60 shared · 26 different

core competencies

28%medium risk
Ship Engineers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMotorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansShip Engineers
Risk Score19.1%28.0%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile5th30th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$54,950$101,320
Employment24K9K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Customer and Personal Service
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Written Comprehension
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Administration and Management
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Mechanical
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Public Safety and Security

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Ship Engineers

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 15 at risk
87%Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
59%Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
53%Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
41%Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
39%Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.

Ship Engineers

6 of 15 at risk
87%Record orders for changes in ship speed or direction and note gauge readings or test data, such as revolutions per minute or voltage output, in engineering logs or bellbooks.
86%Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
86%Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
85%Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.
77%Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.

Wage Comparison

Ship Engineers earns +$46,370(+84%) vs Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansShip Engineers
10th
$35,950$56,620
25th
$45,070$71,720
Median
$54,950$101,320
75th
$65,120$130,380
90th
$78,820$162,370

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Ship Engineers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Ship Engineers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

Ship Engineers

$72,950

from $101,320

After adjusting for AI risk, Ship Engineers offers $28,507 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Motorboat

0

Unique to Ship

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
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