What’s it like working as a Chief Engineer?
The Chief Engineer is the manager of the engineering department and is
responsible for the engine room’s efficient operation and the operation of
all mechanical equipment on the ship. In this respect, the Chief Engineer
shoulders much responsibility for the safe and continued running of the ship.
responsible for the engine room’s efficient operation and the operation of
all mechanical equipment on the ship. In this respect, the Chief Engineer
shoulders much responsibility for the safe and continued running of the ship.
However, it is important to note that while the Chief Engineer has control
and decision making powers for the engineering department, the overall
charge of the engine room lies with the Master, to whom the Chief Engineer
reports.
and decision making powers for the engineering department, the overall
charge of the engine room lies with the Master, to whom the Chief Engineer
reports.
Like other seafaring roles, the Chief Engineer can often be onboard a ship for
about 24 weeks at a time, with paid rest periods of about 12 weeks between
sea voyages, depending on the company and the contracts
about 24 weeks at a time, with paid rest periods of about 12 weeks between
sea voyages, depending on the company and the contracts