Chief Engineer for Containership (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Vessel Information

Type: Container Ship

Gross Tonnage: 29658

Dead Weight: 37416

Built Year: 2023

Flag: MHL

Engine Maker: MAN B&W

Joining Date: 15 November 2026

Key Responsibilities

• · 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

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

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