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Ships The Engine Department onboard a merchant ship is responsible for all maintenance and repairs
Maritime Safety and of engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Job
Security positions within this department include Chief Engineer, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Engineer, Trainee
Miscellaneous Engineer, Chief Mechanic, Mechanic, Fitter, Oiler, Wiper and Engine Utility Man.
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Chief Engineer
The chief engineer onboard a ship oversees the entire operations of the engine department.
He/she is responsible for operations and maintenance work of all engineering equipment
Advertising throughout the ship. He/she reports to the captain of the ship. Extensive experience with
minimum 5 to 8 years in subordinate positions on board ships is required for this position. Fluency
in English language is a must.
Salary may range between US$ 5500-8500 per month.
First, Second, Third Engineer
They are responsible for maintenance and repair of all electrical and mechanical equipment
within the engine room and other areas of the ship. Extensive experience with minimum 4 to 6
years (3-5 years for 2nd & 2-4 years for 3rd Engineers) in subordinate positions onboard ships is
required for this position. Fluency in English language is a must.
Salary ranges between US$ 2500-5500 per month.

Trainee Engineer
Reporting to the second engineer, a trainee engineer assists senior engineers in carrying out daily
maintenance and repair works within the engine room. No prior experience is required for this
position but a diploma from a maritime school is a must. Fluency in English language is required.
Salary ranges between US$ 1500-2000 per month.
Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineer is responsible for maintenance of all the electrical equipment on a ship such as
motors, switchboards, re detectors, navigational lights, batteries etc. He assists ship's deck
officer and engineer in all kind of electrical malfunctions.

Chief Mechanic
 Chief Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the entire engine systems
onboard the ship. Also supervises a team of mechanics in carrying out the daily maintenance and
repair tasks of the engines. Extensive experience with minimum 2 to 5 years in subordinate
positions onboard ships required for this position. Fluency in English language is a must.
Salary ranges between US$ 3000-3500 per month.
Mechanic
Mechanic is responsible for the daily maintenance and repairs of mechanic equipment onboard
the ship under the supervision of Chief Mechanic. Prior experience within a similar position or
previous onboard experience as an electrician is required for this position. Reasonable English
skill is desired. This position has a possibility of promotion to Chief Mechanic.
Salary ranges between US$ 2000-2400 per month.

Oiler
Oiler lubricates moving components of the engines and their auxiliary equipment and monitors
the condition and oil level in the engines. No prior experience required but some knowledge of
mechanics is desirable. Reasonable English skill desired.
Salary ranges between US$ 1000-1600 per month.
Fitter
Fitter is responsible for daily maintenance and minor repairs of all mechanical equipment
onboard the ship. Prior experience with minimum 1-2 years onboard ships along with a diploma
from a maritime school is required for this position. Reasonable English skill desired.
Salary ranges between US$ 1200-1600 per month.

Wiper
Wiper is responsible for general duties within the engine department such as cleaning of engine
room and various tools and equipment. No prior experience required for this position although
reasonable English skill is desired. This position has a possibility of promotion to Fitter.
Salary ranges between US$ 1000-1200 per month.
Engine Utility Man
He provides assistance in various duties within the engine room, such as maintenance and minor
repair tasks. No prior experience required for this position although reasonable English skill is
desired.
Salary ranges between US$ 1000-1200 per month.

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