Crew Members on Ships....

2) ENGINE SIDE CREW MEMBERS:

• Chief Engineer
• Second Engineer/first assistant engineer
• Third Engineer/ Second assistant engineer
• Fourth Engineer/ Third assistant Engineer
• Engine Cadet
• Oiler
• Wiper
• Fitter
• Motorman
• Machinist

                                                                                                                           

Chief Engineer:
            

             A chief engineer (commonly referred to as "The Chief" or just "Chief") is responsible for all operations and maintenance that has to do with any and all engineering equipment throughout the entire ship.

            Under many jurisdictions the Chief Engineer is of equal rank to the Captain, with responsibility being split between the two posts; the Chief Engineer taking responsibility for engine room and maintenance and the Captain taking responsibility for navigation and deck operations.

            The chief engineer also determines the fuel, lube oil, and other consumables required for a voyage. The chief engineer also compiles an inventory for spare parts, oversees fuel, lube, and slop oil transfers, all major maintenance, prepares the engine room for inspection by local marine/safety authorities and and is in charge of the engine room during emergency situations.

            Sailing as chief engineer is an immense undertaking of great responsibility.

Second Engineer/first assistant engineer:

                  

            A first assistant engineer(also called the second engineer in some countries) is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel. This title is used for the person on a ship responsible for supervising the daily maintenance and operation of the engine department. They report directly to the chief engineer.

            On a merchant vessel, depending on term usage, "The First" or "The Second" is the marine engineer second in command of the engine department after the ship's chief engineer. Due to the supervisory role this engineer plays, in addition to being responsible for the refrigeration systems, main engines (steam/gas turbine, diesel), and any other equipment not assigned to the Second assistant engineer/third engineer or the Third assistant engineer/fourth engineer(s), he is typically the busiest engineer aboard the ship.

            The first assistant/second engineer is usually in charge of preparing the engine room for arrival, departure, or standby and oversees major overhauls on critical equipment.

Third Engineer/ Second assistant engineer:

               

            A Second Assistant Engineer or Third Engineer is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel.

            The Second Assistant is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, auxiliary engines, condensate and feed systems, and is the third most senior marine engineer on board. Depending on usage, "The Second" or "The Third" is also typically in charge of fueling (a.k.a. bunkering), granted the officer holds a valid Person In Charge (PIC) endorsement for fuel transfer operations.

             He exact duties of this position will often depend upon the type of ship and arrangement of the engine department. On ships with steam propulsion plants The Second/Third is in charge of the boilers, combustion control, soot blowers, condensate and feed equipment, feed pumps, fuel, and condensers. On diesel and gas turbine propulsion plants The Second is in charge of auxiliary boilers, auxiliary engines, incinerator, air compressors, fuel, and fuel oil purifiers.

Fourth Engineer/ Third assistant Engineer:

               

             The Third Assistant Engineer, also known as the Fourth Engineer, is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel.

            Generally the most junior marine engineer of the ship, this person is usually responsible for electrical, sewage treatment (resulting in the pejorative pun "turd engineer"), lube oil, bilge, and oily water separation systems. Depending on usage, they are called "The Third" or "The Fourth" and usually stands a watch and sometimes assists the third mate in maintaining proper operation of the life boats.

            With experience and additional training, third officers may qualify for higher rank.

Engine Cadet:

               The engine cadet closely follows the instructions of the First Engineer and attends the engine control room usually as part of the First Engineer's watch. The Engine Cadet assists in the maintenance and repair of engine room equipment, as well as other mechanical equipment throughout the ship. As part of the training process duties that are customary to the engine department will be assigned to the Engine Cadet by the Chief Engineer. Although on training the professional performance of the Engine Cadet will be evaluated for continued long-term career with the cruise line. Upon attainment of a National License and completion of at least one assignment aboard a cruise ship the most qualified candidates with the best performance evaluations could be promoted to Third Engineer position depending on current openings in the company's fleet.

Oiler:

             Oiler is an engine department rating position. The job of an Oiler onboard is to assist ship engineers lubricating bearings and other moving parts of engines and other mechanical equipment aboard the ship. The oiler participates in the general maintenance of ship's main power plant, auxiliary engines and generators in order to ensure that oil temperature is 

within the standard limits and oil gauges are all working properly.

Wiper:

              The engine utility man / wiper is an entry level rating position within the engine department of the cruise ship. The engine utility man / wiper provides general assistance to licensed engineers and superior engine room ratings in different tasks in the engine room, such as general maintenance and repair of the various machinery and equipment, material handling equipment throughout the ship including elevators and winches, general cleaning and painting of the engine room, trash pick up, tools and instruments pick up and cleaning.

Fitter:

              Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Fitting.

Motorman:

              Responsible for the daily maintenance and cleaning of specific engine parts as directed by the Chief Engineer.

  

Machinist:

             A machinist is a person who uses machine tools to make or modify parts, primarily metal parts, a process known as machining. This is accomplished by using machine tools to cut away excess material much as a woodcarver cuts away excess wood to produce his work. In addition to metal, the parts may be made of many other kinds of materials, such as plastic or wood products. The goal of these cutting operations is to produce a part that conforms to a set of specifications, or tolerances, usually in the form of engineering drawings commonly known as blueprints.