What is the chief engineer responsible for?

A chief engineer is the highest ranking engineer within a company’s engineering department. They are responsible for leading a team of engineers to complete projects. They work closely with other engineers and technicians to safely and effectively complete projects on schedule.

Who earns more captain or chief engineer?

The remuneration for a mariner is very lucrative and a 3rd officer or a 4th Engineer who is of 23 to 24 years is expected to earn Rs. 1 lakh per month while on board, whereas a Chief Engineer or a Captain earns anything between Rs. 3 to 5 lakh per month while on board.

Who is above Chief Engineer?

During the normal career progression one rises to Chief Architect/Engineer, then to Additional Director General and further to Special Director General. The apex level post in CPWD is of Director General, CPWD who also acts as technical advisor to the Government of India.

What are the duties and responsibilities of Chief Engineer according to the STCW?

A Chief Engineer is in charge of the engine department in a merchant ship and holds complete responsibility for the operations of the engine room and maintenance of all types of machinery onboard the vessel.

Who is responsible for filling out the engine room log book?

Engine room log book is also an important document in case of accident and this gives the clear picture of the engine room working condition and the situation existed in the engine room. Normally this is filled in by the junior engineer of the ship.

What is a Marine Chief Engineer?

The Chief Engineer is the head of the crew who oversees and takes responsibilities of the ship’s plant operations. A Chief Engineer would have to supervise their fellow department personnel while providing job training and guidance to their fellow assistant engineers.

What is a marine engineering officer cadetship?

A Marine Engineering Officer Cadetship is the combination of your 3-year course study, your sea placements, your qualification and the wider mentoring and welfare we offer and administer. Each Cadetship is sponsored by a marine charity or commercial maritime company.

What does an engineering cadet do?

Working through an internship-like program aboard ships, an Engineering Cadet will get involved in work in the control room, under the supervision of the Engineering Officers.

What qualifications do you need to become a marine engineer?

There are higher qualifications and Certificates of Competence to aim for and, of course, you will look forward to promotion through the ranks, possibly to Master or Chief Engineer. It is also possible to study for a degree in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering. What is a Certificate of Competency?

What does a marine engineering officer (Meo) do?

A Marine Engineering Officer is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the ship’s main propulsion machinery, deck machinery, air conditioning plants, refrigeration plants, and domestic and electrical services.