Working as a Chief Engineer on chemical tankers
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The specialty of a ship's chief engineer is one of the most responsible and difficult on the ship. Already from the very name of this position, it is clear that the task of ensuring the uninterrupted and proper operation of all ship equipment, as well as control over the performance of their direct duties by his subordinates - the first, second and third mechanic, falls on the shoulders of the chief engineer. Even on ships with a simpler design of ship's machinery and equipment, the chief engineer is, in fact, the second person after the captain. On large ships and, moreover, tankers, the price of an experienced chief engineer increases significantly.
Devastating consequences for the ship's crew
Recall that a chemical tanker is often a large-tonnage vessel carrying liquid, sometimes dangerous, cargo. Any erroneous action or breakdown can lead to devastating consequences for the ship's crew in particular and the environment in general. Since the technical side of the issue of servicing tanker mechanisms is not limited only to the engine room, when hiring senior mechanics, great attention is paid to his experience with pumping mechanisms and the types of tanker ships on which he worked out previous contracts. It follows from this that it is extremely difficult for seafarers applying for the vacancy of chief engineer for a chemical carrier, but who have no experience of working on such ships, to obtain approval from the shipowner.
In addition, let's not forget that the transportation of chemical goods is fraught with health risks. And, in most cases, it is the human factor that affects this - non-compliance with safety regulations, neglect of protective equipment. Therefore, the role of the chief mechanic at a chemical tanker is extremely responsible. And, given the variety of pumping systems and tanks themselves, the experience of working as a senior mechanic on different types of tankers will be invaluable. Confident knowledge of the nuances of working on various tankers will be an undeniable advantage.
Due to the factors described above, the leading roles (senior officers) in the crews of chemical tankers are carefully selected for applications and CI. Even an experienced seaman with more than one completed contract behind him, when interviewing for such positions, must fully demonstrate that he has knowledge and training for working on chemical carriers. However, if you have positive references from other vessels and from previous shipping companies, your chances will be immeasurably higher.
Deficit of specialists
Today, among Ukrainian crewing companies, much attention is paid to experienced sailors who previously worked on tanker ships. Not all crewing companies offer this kind of vacancies, however, the shortage of senior officer personnel allows our sailors to count on a response from shipowners who are selecting a crew for such vessels. A significant number of vacancies are offered by the crewing company Marine MAN Ltd ®, which cooperates with many companies that own a large tanker fleet.
We emphasize that Marine MAN Ltd ® is focused on offering jobs to senior officers on ships of recognized international shipping companies. Taking into account the fact that work on tankers is one of the most highly paid, an experienced Ukrainian sailor can be sure that his work will be appreciated, and work on the newest ships will not be a burden. In this regard, Marine MAN Ltd ® continues to actively search for experienced seafarers and strongly recommends sending out their CVs and applications in order to apply for open positions on chemical tankers.