Standing Orders Chief Engineer

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Captain's Standing Orders


Chief Engineer
RESPONSIBILITY
The chief engineer reports directly to the Captain.
The Chief Engineer is second in command on-board the yacht
but will work together with the Chief Officer when the Captain is
absent.
In the eventuality that the Captain is incapacitated or lost, the
overall responsibility of the yacht will be taken over by the Chief
Engineer along with the Chief Officer with regards to navigation
and safety.
The Chief Engineer should not become too much involved in
crew issues unless it is deemed necessary.
JOB DESCRIPTION
 The chief engineer’s area of responsibility shall include but
not be limited to:
 The chief engineer is responsible for the organisation and
management of the engineering department.
 He is responsible for the conduct and safety of the second
engineer/deckhand while he/she is working in his
department.
 The development of an engine room procedures manual
with photographic instructions on all necessary engine
room operations for watch-keeping.
 Ensure that the assistant engineer and all crew/watch-
keepers are rehearsed in all necessary aspects in his
engine-room while he is absent.
 Efficient operation and maintenance of all engine-room
machinery and systems.
 Completing monthly planned maintenance items to keep
equipment in service and preventing future problems.
 Maintaining engine-room logs and maintenance record in
keeping with a uniform and organised manner.
 Ensuring that all class and statutory surveys are carried
out and all documentation kept up to date.
 Maintaining spare parts and consumables inventories up
to date. Ordering required spares and equipment and
consumables after consultation with the captain.
 Corresponding promptly with Captain, equipment failures
and problems which may affect the vessels safety.
 Preparation and planning of shipyard work list and
specifications of job items so that contractors can quote
accurately without possibility of exploitation.
 Responsible with the Chief Officer in the compliance with
the SMS system on-board. Including planned and
unplanned maintenance, Obs. defects and non-
conformities
 Maintenance of the oily record book. Recording all
movement of Fuel and lube oils aboard the ship. On-board
and discharge. Prevention of pollution into the sea.
 The planning and practice of a contingency in the event of
an oil spill. Maintenance and inspection of the oil spill kit
and the instruction to other crew of what to do in an
emergency.
 Cleanliness of the engine-room and machinery spaces.
Regular inspection of tanks and void spaces.
 Keeping of engine-room watch whilst at sea along with the
assistant engineer.
 Along with the Chief Stewardess, keeping an interior
defect log and addressing interior problems such as repair
of all Audio visual components in the accommodation
areas. Light bulb and plumbing issues
 Assistance to the other departments aboard when
required if there is no immediate requirement in the
engine-room. (When we are on charter all crew are
expected to help out each-other in times of pressure.
 Any concerns regarding safety and security on-board
should be brought to the attention of the ships safety
officer and they will in turn be brought up in the monthly
safety meeting.

It is the responsibility of everyone who works for the owner to


look after their best interests when it comes to spending. It is
expected that all purchases are quoted and the most
reasonable option taken and not the most convenient.

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