What she meant nga marine engineer bro, kanang pang barko nga makinista. Associate or BS in Marine Engineering are usually not trained for designing or office works. 3 year course rani sila plus 1 year nga cadetship, based sa akong observation pang mekaniko jud ni ilang specialty, how to operate, repair and maintain a vessel.
Unlike NAME (Naval Architecture & Marine Engi) nga 5 year course, specially trained and breed para design, construction og kato imo gepang mention.
Pwede man pod mag designing ang Marine Engg' grads (specially those already working in ships, Chief Engr, etc..), pero it would take more training and education for those fresh grads, because 3 years is not sufficient.