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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To act as the Chief Engineers representative during Engine Room watch, supervising ‘on watch’ team and ensuring that watches are carried out properly and orders followed. The 2nd Engineer shall ensure that adequate rounds of the machinery and steering gear spaces are made for observing and reporting equipment malfunctions or breakdowns, performing and directing routine adjustments as necessary. During the watch adheres to emergency procedures and monitors technical equipment.
•  Operates and maintains Main Engine and associated Auxiliary Engines.
•  Executes maintenance, operation and repairs in the Engine Room.
•  Responsible to know the handling characteristics of the vessel, including stopping distance. Has a full knowledge of every aspect of safety features of the vessel. Being fully conversant with the Company’s VMS.
•  Ensures seaworthiness of the vessel in the engine department.
•  Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance.
•  Delegates work to Oilers and Wipers.
•  Responsible to be familiar with the operation and location of all lifesaving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment.
•  Keeps log of all watch operations and conditions.
•  Assists the lower-ranked Engine Officers in the familiarisation of the Engine Room, Control Room and all associated equipment.