Chief Engineer (UNLIMITED)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marine Engineers ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the ship’s mechanical and electrical equipment on-board, including carrying out repairs, inspections and maintenance programs of propulsion systems, refrigeration machinery, desk machinery and other systems. They manage power, fueling and distributions systems. The Chief Engineering Officer is in charge of the engineering department and is responsible for working of all equipment on-board be it electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic. They supervise the work of the engine room and are assisted by a team of engineers including the Second Engineering Officer, Third Engineer, Junior Engineer and Trainee Engineering Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Equivalent Competency – specified to rank and flag of vessel
• ENG1 or equivalent Medical
• First Aid at Sea or Medical First Aid
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• CPSC & RB (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats)
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Security Awareness Training (Designated Security Duties training is now increasingly required by certain companies)