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4th ENGINEER

Merchant Navy Rank "Fourth Engineer" (4/E) or 3rd Assistant Engineer belongs to the Engine department of merchant ship and is responsible to the Second Engineer/1st Assistant Engineer for:

1. The maintaining of an engine room watch/UMS duty engineer as required.
   
2. The maintenance of all plant with particular attention to compressors and pumps.
   
3. The adoption of safe working practices.
   
4. The Fourth Engineer/3rd Assistant Engineer is to, as the opportunity arises; understudy the Third Engineer/2nd Assistant Engineer as appropriate.
   
5. Any other duties assigned to him by the Chief Engineer or Second Engineer/1st Assistant Engineer.