4/E reports to the C/E (through 2/E).
In absence of 3/E, 4/E may be required to officiate as 3/E, subject to prior approval from DPA.
Responsibilities –
1. Keep the 8 o’clock – 12 o’clock engine room watch provided he is holding an appropriate certificate of competency, else C/E maintains this watch.
2. Assist C/E during maneuvering of the vessel.
3. Properly maintain fuel oil and lubricating oil purifiers and filters.
4. Properly maintain fuel transfer system and sewage plant.
5. Maintain other equipments/machinery in the engine room as instructed by the C/E.
6. Carry out transfer of fuel and lubricating oil, maintain tank soundings / bunker records and assist in bunkering.
7. Maintain updated records of preventive maintenance plans of pumps.
8. Inform C/E in advance of requirement of spare parts and stores for machinery controlled.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by C/E (depending on situation).
Engine cadets report to C/E (through engineers).
Responsibilities -
1. Perform duties as assigned by seniors.
2. Learn various aspects of vessel operations.
E/Engr reports to the C/E.
Responsibilities –
1. Maintain electrical and electronic systems onboard the vessel such as –
a. Main alternators and switchboards
b. Electrical and electronic components of deck cranes, cargo machinery grabs, windlass and mooring equipments
c. Electric motors, starters and controllers
d. Fire and Smoke alarm systems
e. Lighting systems
f. Power distribution systems
g. Automation systems
h. Alarms and shutdown systems
i. Electrical appliances in the galley
j. Electrical motors and equipments in air-conditioning and refrigeration plants
2. Ensure compliance to standard safety requirements for all electrical equipments, report deficiencies (if any) to C/E.
3. Ensure proper signs are placed in places where danger of high voltage or electrical hazards exists.
4. Ensure safety of personnel assigned to work under him by implementing proper safety measures (eg. switch-off power to equipment to be repaired).
5. Train all personnel assigned to assist him.
6. Maintain inventory of all electrical stores and spare parts.
7. Inform C/E in advance of requirement of spare parts and stores for machinery under his control.
8. Maintain updated record of Megger test of all motors, and other electrical equipments.
9. Supervise electrical repairs done by shore personnel and ensure that the shore personnel strictly adhere to safety procedures.
10. Take station in the engine room during entering and leaving harbor, anchoring and leaving anchorage, and during maneuvering.
11. During ‘standby engine’, attend to engine room equipments as directed by C/E.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by C/E (depending on situation).
Fitter reports to C/E (through engineers)
Responsibilities –
1. Perform maintenance jobs assigned by 2/E or 3/E.
2. Fabricate pipes (as required) and rectify leakage (may require welding job).
3. Assist engineers in opening / closing various equipments (eg. engines, pumps).
Oiler reports to C/E (through 2/E)
Responsibilities –
1. Perform duties as assigned by 2/E.
2. If holding required certificate of competency, maintain watch as assigned by the C/E.
3. Monitor levels of fuel, water and lube oil.
4. Monitor temperature and pressure of all running machinery.
5. Monitor machinery for any abnormal noise.
6. Monitor bilges and tanks.
7. Lubricate all machinery parts as per maintenance schedule.
8. Immediately report abnormalities observed/heard to 2/E.
Master has complete authority of the vessel under his command.
Company has given Master overriding authority to enable him take necessary actions for safety of crew, vessel, cargo and environment.
General responsibilities -
1. Implement the quality, safety and environmental protection policy of Company, and motivate crew in its execution.
2. Ensure that all personnel onboard are familiar with safety procedures onboard.
3. Conduct safety drills onboard as per schedule.
4. Assign roles to senior officers with respect to Safety Management System (SMS).
5. Issue clear and concise orders, and review safety and pollution prevention activities.
6. Maintain proper discipline onboard and ensure that all crew are properly dressed in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
7. Evaluate performance of crew and report to Company accordingly.
8. Appraise training requirements onboard and co-ordinate with Quality Manager.
9. Report all defects and other matters onboard related to safe operation of vessel, safety of crew, safety of environment and those requiring shore assistance.
10. Review onboard plans (eg. contingency, safety, fire) and vessel’s procedures, and report deficiencies (if any) to the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
11. Report nonconformities, accidents and hazardous occurrences (if any) to the DPA.
12. Liaise with repair workshops for works carried out onboard.
13. At least two (2) months in advance, inform office if any vessel/crew certificate is due to expire.
14. Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and as per Company procedures/instructions.
Specific responsibilities -
1. Navigate vessel in adverse weather conditions and in restricted passages.
2. Respond to distress signals and render assistance as required.
3. Daily send vessel’s noon position to Company office.
4. Ensure proper maintenance of all nautical publications onboard.
5. Ensure maintenance of all hull and deck machinery and equipments.
6. Authorize (sign) all bills of lading and all requisitions from the vessel.
7. Deal with port authorities, customs, immigration, and other authorities.
8. Issue cash advance to crew; and sign-on / sign-off crew from vessel.
