Chief Engineer

Overview

Job Summary and Purpose

The Chief Engineer Officer is the ship's technical manager and head of the maintenance team.

Accountabilities

• Together with the Chief Officer, the safe working practices of all personnel
• The efficient operation of all machinery and equipment installed on board for the purposes of propulsion and the provision of hotel services
• The safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all machinery and equipment installed on board for the purposes of cargo handling and storage
• Implementation of correct procedures, monitoring and use of equipment to ensure that the cargo is carried in a manner as defined by the Charterer’s instructions
• The routine checking, testing, maintenance and repair of machinery and fittings throughout the ship including the maintenance activities of the ETO / EEO / Electrician
• Maintenance of safety equipment
• Spare gear and central stores inventories and associated documentation
• Update and control of the Engine Information Book and associated records.
• Bunker custody and related anti-pollution measures
• The use of fresh, domestic and distilled water
• The training of Engineer and Marine Cadets and monitoring their progress.
• Should delegate additional duties to the JD's of other engineer officers onboard as considered necessary.
• Delegating additional duties to the JD's of other engineer officers onboard as considered necessary.

Carry out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master

Reporting & Operating obligations as per FMM 1.3.9"as amended"

Competencies

Education

Class 1

Key Result Areas

Interactions and Working Relations

Financial Authorities

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

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