TRAINEE MARINE ENGINEER
Merchant Navy Rank "Trainee Marine Engineer" (TME) or Engine Cadet belongs to the Engine department of merchant ship and is responsible :
- To familiarise himself with regulations and working procedures appropriate to tasks to be executed.
- To execute assigned tasks in conformance with work procedures and/or quality plans as instructed by the Duty Officer or the 2nd Engineer/Electrical Officer.
- To execute assigned tasks safely, to the best of his ability, and to report hazardous conditions without delay to the Duty Officer or the 2nd Engineer/Electrical Officer.
- To ensure that work of a hazardous nature is not undertaken without approval, suitable training and under close supervision of the 2nd Engineer.
- To familiarise himself with all safety equipment and safety procedures on board.
- Diligently follow the structure program of onboard training and complete tasks listed in the cadet training record book or equivalent record book (TAR).
- Diligently complete distance learning program, keep training record book up-to-date and complete academic training assignments as required by the engineering college.
- To complete routine engineering duties required in the normal operation of the vessel and by the Planned Maintenance Systems.
- To assist the Second Engineer in the preparation of spare gear and equipment procurement requirements.
- To act as a member of the Shipboard Emergency Response and Fire Fighting Team.
- To carry out ISPS duties in accordance with the vessel Ship Security plan
- Actively seek to learn the duties as applicable for next rank.
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0 Sir,
I wish to pursue career in Merchant navy after B tech through GME course. Currently I am in 8th semester. I searched a lot about the course information and pros and cons of career in Merchant Navy. Even i read your one answer on "Quora" about Why not to join merchant navy. I too found many articles, confessions and blogs revealing the bitter truth of merchant navy which I would like to share:
1. http://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/7-reasons-deck-cadets-and-junior-engineers-are-not-getting-jobs/
2. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/slump-in-shipping-industry-leaves-merchant-navy-officers-rudderless/1/354455.html
3. https://www.facebook.com/MerchantNavyRealConfessions/posts/285043258303347
4. http://cheatinginmerchantnavy.blogspot.in/2013/01/dear-candidates-and-aspirants-who-want.html
I am quite disappointed after reading these all. Also if i would be pursuing this GME course, then that will be on bank loan only. After passing out the course with huge debt on head , will make my life hell. So here are few questions which I want to ask.
Are the students not getting placed in the institutes ? or if a student who has got the sponsorship (for GME course) will suffer the same..? if a student gets a sponsorship, does it mean he has a job surety ? If there are no more jobs then what will happen to those who are currently pursuing the courses like GME, or marine engg. in DG Approved Institutes ?
Actually i had strong desire to join Merchant Navy after btech but after reading these all, i am confused about whether to go for it or not..? - X
1 dont join . no jobs.
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0 Sir, I have been selected in Anglo Eastern for the GME course... so should I go for it.?
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