United States
Sector
Keyword
Chief Engineer
Chief Engine Officer
Minimum - Certificate of competency as Marine Engineer Officer Class II
Completed an approved engineering management course
Completed approved examination and assessment
Completed approved machinery space simulator training
Will be updated
The tasks of a Chief Engineer, Ship is expected to perform include:
Ensuring safe and economic running of all the engines, boilers, electrical, refrigerating and sanitary equipment, deck machinery and steam connections abroad ship
Directing and controlling work and conduct of engine room crew of vessel
Keeping a log of performance of engines and equipment on voyage
Supervising repairs and overhauling of the engines and accessories
Looking after fuelling of ship
Looking to proper storage and maintenance of all the engine room stores
Undertaking repair work in case of breakdown
Familiar with implementation of company safety and environment protection policy
Ability to hold safety meetings, emergency drills and training on board
Familiar with implementation of various safety checklists, plans, procedures related to safety of ship and pollution prevention
Ability to conduct various contingency drills
Knowledge of maintenance of ships and its machinery in accordance with procedures established by company
Ability to make sure that inspections are held at appropriate intervals and same are documented
Ability to maintain records of inspections, maintenance on board
Knowledge to raise and report any defect detected, analysis of such defects and take corrective actions
Well-versed in controlling and monitoring of spares and stores
Knowledge of testing and maintenance of standby and critical, system and equipments that are not in continuous use
Ability to successfully carry out internal and external audit
Ability to discuss results of audit within his department
Knowledge of attending repair work in case of breakdown
Good communication skills
Result oriented
Diligent and hardworking
Highly motivated and self-driven
Decision making skills
Problem solving skills
Pleasing personality
It needs one to be on their toes
Need to handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job
Part-time work is not available/applicable
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Ship usually sails for 5/6 days a week and works for 14/15 hours every day. This may vary from ship to ship
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe
The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards may include exhaustion, fatigue, stress, sea sickness, etc.
Health hazards include exposure to extreme weather, rising temperatures, etc.
For Chief Engineer Officer - INR 5,00,000 to INR 6,00,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Shipping Industry in India
Indian shipping industry plays a crucial role in Indian economy. As 90% of the nation?s trade by volume is done via sea. India has been the largest merchant shipping fleet among the developing nations. Indian shipping industry supports transportation of national and international cargos and also provides various other facilities such as ship building, ship repairing, lighthouse facilities, freight forwarding, etc. Indian shipping industry with emergence of globalisation and liberalisation is firmly ready to acquire new dimensions in terms of demand and infrastructural development. While in knowledge based economy, soft intangible parameters like human capital, information technology and expertise are becoming increasingly important for increasing innumerable opportunities. Today India has become the source of quality seafarers to global ship owners. Indian shipping firms normally rely on the inherent IT skills of Indians to play a pivotal role in IT activity involved in international shipping and the country can come up with a business centre for information processing requirements of the international ship owners.
Job Opportunities in Shipping Industry
Shipping industry offers job opportunities for thousands of people in India. Shipping job is one of the oldest careers offered with charm, income and a unique lifestyle. Usually shipping jobs in India are found in major cities with various ports and even non-port cities like New Delhi and Bengaluru. The jobs include merchant navy, cruise ship, freight, bulk carrier companies and oil tanker jobs. And even in many international cruise ship companies which are connected to India there are other jobs like nursing, cruise ship nurse, cargo ship, marine medical jobs and cruise ship summer jobs in India.
Indian Navy
Shipping companies across India
Cruise Liners
Indian Navy
Shipping companies across India
Cruise Liners
Will be updated
Orient Express Ship Management Ltd.
The Shipping Corporation of India
VELS University
Tolani Maritime Institute
Aquatech Institute of Maritime Institute
