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SHIP ORGANIZATION

SHIP ORGANIZATION

By Dr. Oladokun Sulaiman

Olanrewaju

CAPTAIN

RADIO OFFICER

ENGINE CADET DECK CADET

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

JUNIOR LECKY

CHIEF ENGINEER

SECONF ENGINEER

THIRD ENGINEER

FOURTH ENGINEER

JUNOIR / FIFTH ENGINEER

OILER

GREASER

ENGINE RATING

CHIEF OFFICER

SECOND OFFICER

THRID OFFICER

BOSUN

AB

DECK RATING

CHIEF COOK

RATING

CHIEF STEWARD

WHOWHO

MARINE ENGINEERMARINE ENGINEER

(CLOSELY RELATED

TO

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

(CLOSELY RELATED

TO

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

Operate and maintain the propulsion and electrical with knowledge (and hands on experience) with electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and even nuclear technology. generation systems onboard ships

They also design and build these complicated systems

The merchant and military fleets of the world would not move without them

Marine Engineering staff also deal with the "Hotel" facilities onboard, notably the sewage, lighting, air conditioning and water systems.

They deal with bulk fuel transfers, and require training in firefighting and first aid, as well as in dealing with the ship's boats and other nautical tasks- especially with cargo loading/discharging gear and safety systems.

The original term engineer on a ship meant the people who dealt with the engines ("The black hand gang"), as opposed to the Consulting Engineer concept.

Marine Engineers are generally much more hands on, and often get dirty, sweaty and hot doing their jobs. Care and thought is required, however, especially with heavy machinery in a seaway, and in managing the rest of the engine-room crew.

MARINE ENGINEERMARINE ENGINEER

REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

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Be familiar with the piping system Be familiar with the piping system onboard and see that all piping onboard and see that all piping are in good order and conditionare in good order and condition

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Be familiar with the piping system Be familiar with the piping system onboard and see that all piping onboard and see that all piping are in good order and conditionare in good order and condition

Colour code Fuel oil Fuel oil -- RedRed Lubrication oilLubrication oil -- YellowYellow Fresh waterFresh water -- BlueBlue Sea water / BallastSea water / Ballast -- GreenGreen Compressed air Compressed air -- GrayGray SteamSteam -- SilverSilver BilgeBilge -- BlackBlack

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Account for and replenish spares Account for and replenish spares and stores suitablyand stores suitably

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Account for and replenish spares Account for and replenish spares and stores suitablyand stores suitably

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Store and bunker reasonable Store and bunker reasonable amount of fuelamount of fuel

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Store and bunker reasonable Store and bunker reasonable amount of fuelamount of fuel

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Made suggestions for Made suggestions for modifications of machineries modifications of machineries

and running methods for better and running methods for better efficiency in operations and efficiency in operations and

maintenancesmaintenances

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Made suggestions for Made suggestions for modifications of machineries modifications of machineries

and running methods for better and running methods for better efficiency in operations and efficiency in operations and

maintenancesmaintenances

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To learn the skill of trouble To learn the skill of trouble shooting accurately, saving time shooting accurately, saving time

and sparesand spares

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To learn the skill of trouble To learn the skill of trouble shooting accurately, saving time shooting accurately, saving time

and sparesand spares

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To improvise and adapt in repairs To improvise and adapt in repairs onboard, given insufficient onboard, given insufficient

spaces availablespaces available

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To improvise and adapt in repairs To improvise and adapt in repairs onboard, given insufficient onboard, given insufficient

spaces availablespaces available

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Display good discipline and Display good discipline and obedienceobedience

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Display good discipline and Display good discipline and obedienceobedience

RESPOSIBILITY on ENGINE RESPOSIBILITY on ENGINE

Chief Engineer - Directly responsible to the master

for the satisfactory operation of all machinery and equipment. - Apart from assuming all responsibility his role is mainly that of consultant and advisor. - It is not usual for Chief Engineer to keep a watch

Second Engineer- The one who responsible for the

practical upkeep of machinery and the manning of engine room- He is in effect an executive officer

and directly report to Chief Engineer- Second Engineer may keep a watch

Third and Fourth Engineer- They are usually senior watch-keeper or engineers in charge of a watch.- Each may have particular areas of responsibility, such as generator, purifier or boiler etc…

Junior or Fifth Engineer- Classified as a junior officers.- They will make up as additional

watch-keepers, day workers on maintenance work or possibly

act as Refrigeration Engineer.

Electrical Engineers- Normally on large ships or company practice dictates.- No carried out watch-keeper duty- Responsibility more on electrical

equipments and assisting Chief or Second Engineer as required

Engine Rating- Oiler are usually senior ratings who attend the boiler while the ship is in port.- The greaser or firemen are usually employed on watches to assist the engineers in charge.- Job scopes normally assisting in the maintenance and upkeep of the machinery space

Watchkeeping System The system of watches adopted on board

ship is usually a four hour period working with eight hours rest for the members of each watch.

The three watches in any 12 hour period are usually 12 – 4, 4 – 8 and 8 – 12.

The word ‘watch’ is taken as meaning the time period and also the personnel at work during that period

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The watchkeeping arrangement and the make up of the watch will be decided by Chief Engineer.

Factor to be account in the matter will include the type of ship, machineries and degree of automation, the qualifications and experiences of the members of the watch, any special conditions such as weather, ship location, international and local regulations , etc

The engineer officer in charge of the watch is the Chief Engineer’s representative and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and upkeep of all machinery affecting the safety of the ship