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DME/MECC/ Marine Engineering Knowledge/ Jan
2007 /RB
Shipping History & Business: Classification
Society
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To Be A World Class Maritime Academy
• Learning Objective:Learning Objective: Know the role ofKnow the role of
merchant navy in supporting internationalmerchant navy in supporting international
trade and commerce, development of shipstrade and commerce, development of ships
and shipping lines, organization of ship andand shipping lines, organization of ship and
duties of engineersduties of engineers
Specific Objectives:Specific Objectives:
• Understand the organizational structure of
a merchant vessel
• Know the general duties and
responsibilities of ship’s personnel
• Know the duties/responsibilities of
Engineering staff
• Understand the watch-keeping concept

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CHART
SHIP
ORGANIZATION

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CAPTAIN
RADIO OFFICER
ENGINE CADET DECK CADET
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
WIREMAN
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

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WHO IS A
MARINE ENGINEER
IS HE CLOSELY RELATED
TO
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ?

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• Operate and maintain systems
with electrical, electronic,
pneumatic, hydraulic and even
nuclear technology onboard ships
• Design and build these systems
• The merchant and military fleets of
the world depend on their efficient
functioning

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• Marine Engineers also deal with the
"Hotel" facilities onboard, (sewage,
lighting, air conditioning and water
systems)
• Marine Engineers also deal with bulk fuel
transfers, firefighting and first aid, as
well as in dealing with the ship's boats
and other nautical tasks, cargo
loading/discharging gear and safety
systems.

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• The term ‘engineer’ on a ship meant
someone who dealt with the engines
• Marine Engineers are generally much
more hands on.
• Care and thought is required, with
heavy machinery in a seaway, and in
managing the engine-room crew.

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MARINE ENGINEER
REQUIREMENTS OF
A

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Be familiar with theBe familiar with the
piping system onboardpiping system onboard
and see that all piping isand see that all piping is
in good order andin good order and
conditioncondition
11
Be familiar with theBe familiar with the
piping system onboardpiping system onboard
and see that all piping isand see that all piping is
in good order andin good order and
conditioncondition

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

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Account for andAccount for and
replenish spares andreplenish spares and
stores suitabilitystores suitability

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33
Store and bunkerStore and bunker
reasonable amount ofreasonable amount of
fuelfuel

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44
Suggest modificationsSuggest modifications
and better operatingand better operating
methodsmethods

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55
Quick in TroubleQuick in Trouble
shooting, saving timeshooting, saving time
and sparesand spares

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66
To improvise on andTo improvise on and
manage repairsmanage repairs
onboardonboard

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77
Display good disciplineDisplay good discipline
and obedienceand obedience

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RESPOSIBILITY on ENGINERESPOSIBILITY on ENGINE
• Chief Engineer
- Directly responsible for the
satisfactory operation of all
machinery and equipment
- Consultant and advisor
- Watch-keeping (Not usual for Chief
Engineer to keep a watch)
- Paperwork

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• Second Engineer
- Responsible for the upkeep of
machinery and the manning of
engine room
- Directly reports to Chief
Engineer
- Second Engineer may keep a
watch
- Paperwork

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• Third and Fourth Engineer
- Senior watch-keepers or
engineers in charge of a watch
- Each may have particular areas of
responsibility, such as generator,
purifier or boiler etc.,

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• Junior or Fifth Engineer
- Classified as a junior officers
- Additional assistant watch-
keepers, day workers
(some times as Refrigeration Engineer)

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• Electrical Engineers
- No watch-keeping duties (usually)
- Responsible for electrical
equipment
- Assist Chief/Second Engineer as
required

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• Engine Ratings (Oilers, Greasers,
Firemen)
- Attend to boilers
- On watches to assist the
engineers in charge.
- Assist in the maintenance and
upkeep of the machinery space

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Watchkeeping System
• The system of watches: 4 hours working
with 8 hours rest
• The three watches in any 12 hour period
are usually 12 – 4, 4 – 8 and 8 – 12.
• The word ‘watch’ is: the time period and
also the personnel at work during that
period
Cont-

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• Watch-keeping arrangement and the make
up of the watch: decided by Chief Engineer.
• Factors: Type of ship, machineries and
degree of automation, qualification and
experience of ER personnel, 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, efficient operation
and upkeep of all machinery affecting the
safety of the ship

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Summary
• Ship’s Organization
• General duties of Ship’s Company
• Engineers & their duties
• Concept & format of watch-keeping

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