diff --git a/code/datums/jobs/job/shipside.dm b/code/datums/jobs/job/shipside.dm
index 3062d96b56c99..a28d32e08b45a 100644
--- a/code/datums/jobs/job/shipside.dm
+++ b/code/datums/jobs/job/shipside.dm
@@ -750,7 +750,7 @@ Make sure that the doctors and nurses are doing their jobs and keeping the marin
 	total_positions = 6
 
 	exp_requirements = XP_REQ_UNSEASONED
-	exp_type = EXP_TYPE_ENGINEERING
+	exp_type = EXP_TYPE_MARINES
 
 	supervisors = "the chief medical officer"
 	access = list(ACCESS_MARINE_MEDBAY, ACCESS_MARINE_CHEMISTRY)