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Engine Room Ranks
Engine Room Ranks
Engine Room Ranks
Chief Engineer
Alternatively, he can also be termed as the “The Chief” and usually draws
the same payment as the Captain, although the complete responsibility of a
particular vessel falls solely on the Captain’s shoulder.
The Chief Engineer cannot take over the ship’s charge, unless such a
situation arises which has been documented under the safety measures.
Chief engineer gives orders for operation and maintenance of ship’s
machinery system and is responsible for the entire engine room department.
Associated with the dayto- day activities in the engine room, and is accountable
to the Chief Engineer.
The next position after the Second Engineer, and is assigned jobs to look after
machinery ordered by the chief engineer, along with carrying out daily watch
keeping. He reports to the second engineer.
Fitter
The engine fitter is responsible for doing maintenance of all pipe and fitting jobs
including welding, cutting and other workshop operation as instructed by the
engine room in-charge.
Motorman
Makes sure that the overall machinery always remains in working conditions. He
assists the watch keeping officer.
Wiper
Looks after the cleaning and painting job in the engine room and also does
housekeeping jobs.
Trainee wiper are sent onboard for training purpose as per the rank appointed
and will be assisting wiper or fitter in the daily routines.