Third Engineer (3/E)

3/E reports to the C/E (through 2/E).
In absence of 2/E, 3/E may be required to officiate as 2/E, subject to prior approval from DPA.

Responsibilities –

1. Keep the 12 o’clock – 4 o’clock engine room watch.
2. Properly maintain auxiliary engines, fresh water generators, windlass, mooring equipments, lifeboat motors, emergency compressor, emergency fire pumps and incinerator.
3. Analyze water and chemical treatment for main engine cooling water system.
4. Conduct preventive maintenance of fire fighting and safety equipments in engine room spaces, and inform C/E of any deficiencies.
5. Maintain updated records of preventive maintenance plans pertaining to compressors, generators etc.
6. Inform C/E in advance of requirement of spare parts and stores for machinery controlled.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by C/E (depending on situation).