About the role
Vessel Information
Type: Container Ship
Gross Tonnage: 9998
Dead Weight: 13300
Built Year: 2023
Flag: MHL
Engine Maker: MAN B&W
Joining Date: 04 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