Chief Engineer for Containership (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Type: Container Ship

Gross Tonnage: 9981

Dead Weight: 13313

Built Year: 2023

Flag: MHL

Engine Maker: MAN B&W

Joining Date: 04 April 2026

·          The Engine Department and the safety of the crew, machinery and environment directly within his control

·          Implementation of the Company's policies which are contained within the company procedures and other official company instructions on all machinery related operations, safety and environmental protection

·        Ensuring that Engine Department Officers and crew receive formal familiarisation training on embarking the vessel via the designated officer onboard

·          The onboard discipline, appraisal of all the Engine Department Officers and crew

·          Safe operation of the vessel's machinery and technical plant

·          Implementation of the Lock Out Tag Out system

·          Monitoring the performance of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery

·          Accurate monitoring and control of the vessel's fuel and lubricating oil consumption, and the status of fuel and lubricating oil bunker quantities

·          Bunkering of fuel and lubricating oils, and other fluids as appropriate.  The maintenance of the main propulsion, auxiliary machinery, cargo handling and deck machinery

·          Compliance with statutory and classification survey requirements, with regard to machinery and relevant spaces

·          Accurate entry of all operational machinery parameters by the watch keepers/duty engineers in the engine room log

·          Reporting of any accident and/or damage to the vessel's machinery or technical plant

·          Supervision and training of Engineer Cadets

·          Acting as Ship Security Officer along with the associated duties contained in the Ship’s Security Plan (note that this role may be undertaken by the Chief Officer)

·          Assessment and mitigation of all identified risks onboard in cooperation with other members of the shipboard management team 

·        Ensuring that shipboard filing and technical drawing are up to date and  maintained by the designated officers

·        Adhering to vessel budget allocation & purchasing procedures of the Company

·        Accurate maintenance of all records pertaining to bunker oil, waste oil and sludge onboard the vessel (Oil Record Book – Machinery, ER Sounding Book)

·        Supporting the Master in all aspects of the operation of the vessel and acting as the Company's technical representative when dealing with all third parties

·        Implementing & monitoring planned maintenance system (PMS)  established onboard vessel

·        Ensuring that all critical equipment and machinery is in good working order and any defects are repaired or reported effectively to the Ship Management Office via the Master

·        Fully participating in Shipboard VMS Management meetings

·        Undertaking any other tasks, duties as required by the Company

The job requires:

•      Very good leadership skills; in particular the ability to gain respect, to motivate and to set a positive example

•      Very good managerial skills; in particular the ability to contribute positively to an onboard team spirit that takes account of different National cultures

•      A positive and supportive approach to training which encourages Engine Department Officers and crew to develop and maintain their technical knowledge and skills

•      Excellent problem solving skills

•      Good communication skills

•      Ability to remain calm and focused at all times, in particular during emergency and/or difficult situations