JOB TITLE: THIRD ENGINEER (3E)

Age: 35-45, Minimum of 5 experience

GENERAL

The 3E is responsible to CE/2E. The 3E shall take over the duties of the 2E in his absence.

QUALIFICATIONS

The 3E’s qualifications are:

• possession of all valid certificates under STCW and the Flag of the ship for the type of the ship and her trading.

• good general knowledge of all ship’s engineering activities.

• Engineering / Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. construction management, Mechanical engineering)

3E’S GENERAL DUTIES

The 3E:

• carries out Watch/Duty Engineer responsibilities

• assists in the Engine Room during maneuvering

• incineration

• performs any other duties as requested

3E’S MAINTENANCE DUTIES

The 3E ensures the maintenance and repair of:

Auxiliary engines

• Auxiliary boiler and exhaust gas economizer

• Incinerator.

• Fresh water generator

• emergency equipment such as:

1. lifeboat motors

2. emergency compressor & emergency fire pumps

3. fire fighting/safety equipment in the Engine Room

4. fuel tank valve trips

The 3E maintains machinery records and maintenance plans for above

• The 3E ensures that the feed water of the boiler(s) and main engine is tested. Testing is done daily on turbine vessels and at least weekly on motor vessels. The CE monitors and ensures the test readings are recorded in the water chemical maker’s data sheets

3E’S CREW DUTIES

The 3E:

• supervises Engine Room staff

• instructs and supervises the engine ratings

• ensure workers under his supervision comply with safety requirements

• ensures above comply with environmental protection requirements

• develops crew under him through personal contact, guidance and example

ENGINE CADET (EC)

The EC reports  to the 2E.  The EC is trained  as a future  engineer.   The EC is following the training programme.

The EC:

• assists watches in the Engine Control Room

• performs any other duties as assigned

• is responsible for updating his logbook signed by Duty Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS

The EC’s qualifications are:

• graduate of a recognized Marine Academy or Technical College.

• possession of all valid certificates under STCW and the Flag of the ship for the type of the ship and her trading