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SHIP CHIEF ENGINEER
Merchant Navy Rank "Chief Engineer" (C/E) belongs to the Engine department of merchant ship and is responsible to the Master for:
- The engine department and the safety of the crew, machinery and environment directly within its control.
- The implementation of the company's policies, which are, contained within the company manuals and other official company instructions on all machinery related operations, safety and environmental protection.
- The onboard discipline of all the engine department officers and crew and the appraisal of same.
- The safe operation of the vessel's machinery and technical plant.
- The monitoring of performance of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
- The accurate monitoring and control of the vessel's fuel and lubricating oil consumption, and the status of fuel and lubricating oil bunker quantities.
- The bunkering of fuel & lubricating oils and other fluids as appropriate. The maintenance of the main propulsion, auxiliary machinery, cargo handling and deck machinery.
- The compliance with statutory and classification survey requirements, with regard to machinery and relevant spaces.
- The accurate entry of all operational machinery parameters by the watch keepers/duty engineers in the engine room log.
- The reporting of any accident or damage to the vessel's machinery or technical plant.
- The safeguarding of the Owners' and Company's interests at all times.
- The supervision and training of Engineer Cadets.
- The undertaking of any other duties or instruction as required by the company.
