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The C/E must keep the master informed of all matters relating to E/R personnel, vessel maintenance, and the operational status of equipment under his control.
The C/E and Master must come to a clear understanding of the procedures that must be adopted and followed for engine maneuvers in low visibility conditions, when entering restricted/pilotage waters and in the event of sudden emergencies. The following procedures must be published in writing and posted on the bridge and in the control engine room:
Main Engine Failure,
Controlled tonnage failure (where applicable)
Collision or grounding
Steering Gear Failure.
Senior mechanic
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible to the foreman and the company for the following:
Maintenance of the vessel and all its equipment.
Safe operation of all machinery and equipment on board.
Department administration.
All repair work is supervised by onshore contractors.
Refer to the Bridge/Deck Watch Manual for more information on the Chief Engineer.
responsibilities of the joint board.
with those of all other ranks
The chief engineer must familiarize himself with the contents of this section and the applicable sections of the STCW regulations (work on tanker vacancies).
The provision of this manual to other mechanic mechanics is not a substitute for written regulations, which are always provided by the chief mechanic to determine his own specific requirements. Such standing orders should attract public attention.
Engineers on watch follow the instructions given in this manual and emphasize those points that are of particular importance to a particular vessel.
second mechanic
The Second Mechanical Engineer is responsible to the C/E for the efficient operation and maintenance of all technical equipment, with the exception of radio and navigation aids. In the absence of the S/E, the 2nd mechanic will replace him on all issues.
Contact with the company (work on tankers vacancies)
The C/E must keep the foreman informed of all instances where he wishes to communicate directly with the company.
Discipline
The C/E is responsible for the supervision and discipline of all members of its staff and for ensuring that they comply with all standing company instructions.
Reports
The C/E is responsible for completing the Personnel Evaluation Form for those employees who work in his department and forwarding it to the company.
Repair
The master's consent must be obtained before any repairs are carried out that require the vessel's engines to be immobilized or the reserve (electrical) power to be reduced.
Speed and fuel consumption (work on tanker vacancies)
Strict economy in bunker consumption should be observed where practicable. The Master, in consultation with the C/E, decides on the vessel's service speed between ports to support the schedules required by the owner/charterer.
Freshwater
The C/E should confer with the chief engineer regarding the quantity of fresh water to be carried and exercise strict control over the use of fresh water in the engine room and the consumption of the entire vessel. The Chief Engineer and the C/E should maintain close communication regarding daily fresh water consumption. Soundings of fresh water tanks should be entered daily in the deck logbook.
Joining and leaving (work on tankers vacancies)
Once signed, the C/E should prepare a handover report and a chief mechanic's assistance checklist and discuss them with the signing C/E.
All C/Es must complete this form and send a copy to Head Office.
This checklist serves as a reminder and should be used when reporting to the senior assistance mechanic. A copy of this report, signed by both senior mechanics, must be sent to the company.
The information provided in this checklist will assist the Chief Engineer in providing emergency assistance during the first period on board. When completing the checklist, every effort should be made to communicate potential problems and irregular operations that occurred during the period of service on board the ship.
Inspections
The C/E must be continually familiar with the condition of the vessel and/or equipment under his control. He must accompany the master during vessel inspections and cooperate fully with other departments to maintain the vessel's operational capability.
Engine Room Registration Logs (work on tankers vacancies)
The engine room logbook must be filled out in ink by the engineer on duty. The C/E must enter all additional information required by these instructions and sign the Log Book daily.
For ships operated by UMS, logbook entries must be made every day at noon. Where the main engine is not running at this time, the C/E must ensure that, where reasonably practicable, all engine pressures and temperatures are recorded along with the condition of the entire installation, e.g. parts removed for repair or inspection, etc. d. The logbook should be clean and it is important that only factual information is recorded.
