THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. DUTIES
At the head of the Engine Department is the Chief Engineer who is assisted by three licensed engineers Chief Engineer Second Engineer /1 st Assistant Engineer Third Engineer / 2nd Assistant Engineer Fourth Engineer /3rd Assistant Engineer The engine department and the safety of the crew, machinery and environment directly within its control. The implementation of the company's policies. The onboard discipline of all the engine department officers and crew, 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 quantites. The bunkering operations. The maintenance of the main propulsion, auxiliary machinery, cargo handling and deck machinery. The compliance with statutory and classification survey requirements as regards machinery, The reporting of any accident or damage to the vessel's machinery. The safeguarding of owner's and Company's interests at all times. The training of Engineer Cadets. The Second Engineer /I st Assistant Engineer is responsible to the Chief Engineer for: Deputising for the Chief Engineer in his absense or if he is unable to perform his duties. Preparation of the main propulsion plant for sea. The day to day operation of the main propulsion plant. The organisation and supervision of the engine-room watchkeepers The organisation and supervision of the engine department staff. The adoption of safe working practices on board The protection of the environment. The maintemance of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, cargo handling and deck machinery The efficient operation of all Emergency equipment. The Third Engineer / 2nd Assistant Engineer is responsible to the Second Engineer /1 st Assistant Engineer for: the maintaining of an engine-room watch, the maintenance of all plant with particular attention to the main propulsion engine, auxiliary engine and boilers, the adoption of safe working practices, the other duties assigned to him by the Chief Engineer and Second Engineer /1 st Assistant Engineer. The Fourth Engineer / 3 rd Assistant Engineer is responsible to the Second Engineer / 1 st Assistant Engineer for the maintaining of an engine-room watch, the maintenance of all plant with particular attention to compressors and pumps, the adoption of safe working practices, any other duties assigned to him by the Chief Engineer or Second Engineer / 1 st Assistant Engineer
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