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Chief Engineer (Marine) are responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions. They are the head of the entire engine department aboard the ship and have overall responsibility for all technical operations and equipment on-board the ship. Marine chief engineers collaborate on security, survival and health care on board and observe the national and international standards of application.

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Tasks

Maintaining vessel stability by monitoring structural integrity of the ship, including hull thickness and structural stresses

Performing maintenance on the ship, such as replacing filters in air conditioning systems or fixing plumbing leaks

Reviewing ship designs to ensure they meet applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards

Supervising engineers, technicians, and mechanics on repair jobs to ensure that work is performed properly and efficiently

Overseeing the operation and maintenance of a ship‚Äôs engines, boilers, generators, air conditioning systems, plumbing, electrical systems, refrigeration equipment, etc.

dinating with other shipboard departments to ensure that repairs can be completed in a timely manner while avoiding disruptions to other departments‚Äô work schedules

loping plans for new construction projects and overseeing their implementation