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Chief Engineer
Reporting to:
Master and Technical Managers or Technical Superintendents
Backup:
2nd Engineer
Authority:
To give orders and instructions to officers, ratings and other persons on board in pursuance of his duties.
Qualifications:
STCW95 Reg.III/2, valid health certificate, medical care, all certificates STCW95 as applicable.
Flag State endorsement for required certification for particular rank as per vessels Flag regulations.
Additional certifications required for specific type of vessel and particular rank as per employer/charterer requirements.
Additional certification required by charterers which is subject to change, depending on the trading area and type of vessels operation.
Vaccination depending of vessels trading area.
Chief Engineer
He is responsible for safe operation of the engine systems and prevention of pollution. He is also responsible and accountable for compliance with with regulatory requirements.
Emergency Exits must never be locked from inside only. It must be possible for rescue teams and/or fire brigades to access the ship via emergency exits.
