This article is about the shipboard occupation. For the corporate title also called "chief engineer" or "chief engineering officer", see Chief technology officer.
A chief engineer, commonly referred to as "ChEng" or "Chief", is the most senior engine officer of an engine department on a ship, typically a merchant ship, and holds overall leadership and the responsibility of that department.[1].Chief engineer's rank is equivalent to the rank of a ship's captain. As a person who holds one of the most senior roles on the ship, they must have excellent communication and leadership skills. They will be expected to regularly work alongside other crew members and external consultants, and most importantly, provide guidance to their team.
Chief engineer in the engine room of MF Bastø II, a Norwegian ferry
To be a chief engineer, an engineer must attain a chief engineer's license appropriate to the tonnage, power rating, and type of ship that they are employed on. A chief engineer is ultimately responsible for all operations and maintenance that has to do with any and all engineering equipment throughout the entire ship, and supervises all other engineering officer and engine ratings within the department.[2]
A Chief Engineer must be able to stand watches regularly when the ship is either in the sea or in port. Remain the status of On-Call at all times[3]
Chief Engineer plans, directs and performs as necessary the activities of the Engineering Department in carrying out its assigned functions and responsibilities[3]
The Chief Engineer is the head of the crew who oversees and takes responsibilities of the ship's plant operations.
A Chief Engineer would have to supervise their fellow department personnel while providing job training and guidance to their fellow assistant engineers.[3]
A Chief Engineer must ensure each assigned task is completed and keep required records, logs and reports[3]
A Chief Engineer may be sent to any vessel nationwide.[3]
A Chief Engineer must ensure the mission of the ship can be successfully completed by supervising or personally performing particularly complex or difficult technical work and activities.[3]
A Chief Engineer must attain the role of a guidance for the rest of the crew and give orders or suggestions when needed.
A Chief Engineer would receive a various amount of salary depending on the particular job. Salary level ranges from $156,527 to $172,736 in the United States.[3]
Designed courses for potential chief engineers
Courses for potential Chief Engineers are designed by experienced engineers who had spent years in the field of engineering already, "To determine the topics that should be included in the certificate, the team undertook an analysis of existing company training materials that were being used for training their senior level project and systems engineers."[5]
A similar training program for potential Chief Engineers, the Certified Chief Engineer (CCE) Training is also being developed by the National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers.[6] The development process of CCE includes gathering the input of various hotel management companies and industry professions.[6] CCE program is designed to provide a curriculum exclusively for hotel engineers and maintenance professionals.[6]
Patrick K. Brown: A US Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer, who was associated with discharging waste oil directly overboard.[8] As a result, Chief Engineer Brown faced up to five years of prison time, a potential fine, and a term of probation up to five years.[8]
Tim Olsen: An U.S Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer, who sailed on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster, an oceanographic research vessel[9] that became the first U.S. Government ship to visit Cuba since the reestablishment of diplomatic relations.[9]
^International Maritime Organization; Chief Engineers Association; Fanning Communications, Inc. "III: Standards Regarding the Engine Department". International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978; Chief Engineer Magazine 1934. Section A–III/1.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ abcdefghijkNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (2018, July 24). Marine operations. Retrieved February 28, 2019, from https://www.omao.noaa.gov/find/careers/chief-engineer
^ abShip doctor. (2011, July 13). Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India). Retrieved from https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/1387B6AD979A05D0.
^Robertson, John (June 2004). "The Design of a Certificate Course for Chief Engineers". 2004 Annual Conference Proceedings. pp. 9.1246.1–9.1246.7. doi:10.18260/1-2--12752.
^ abcNational Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers. (February 28, 2019). Certified Chief Engineer training. Retrieved from http://nahle.org/certifications/certified-chief-engineer-cce/
^ abFormer Chief Engineer Arraigned on Charges Related to Vessel Pollution. (2007, August 24). PR Newswire (USA). Retrieved from https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/11B3D1BC48F53680.
^ abNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (March 07, 2018) NOAA Ship Nancy Foster makes a historic visit to Cuba. Retrieved from https://www.omao.noaa.gov/find/media/articles/2016-05-17/noaa-ship-nancy-foster-makes-historic-visit-cuba
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This article is about the shipboard occupation For the corporate title also called chief engineer or chief engineering officer see Chief technology officer A chief engineer commonly referred to as ChEng or Chief is the most senior engine officer of an engine department on a ship typically a merchant ship and holds overall leadership and the responsibility of that department 1 Chief engineer s rank is equivalent to the rank of a ship s captain As a person who holds one of the most senior roles on the ship they must have excellent communication and leadership skills They will be expected to regularly work alongside other crew members and external consultants and most importantly provide guidance to their team Chief engineer in the engine room of MF Basto II a Norwegian ferry To be a chief engineer an engineer must attain a chief engineer s license appropriate to the tonnage power rating and type of ship that they are employed on A chief engineer is ultimately responsible for all operations and maintenance that has to do with any and all engineering equipment throughout the entire ship and supervises all other engineering officer and engine ratings within the department 2 Contents 1 United States 1 1 Job requirements 1 2 Job description 1 3 Designed courses for potential chief engineers 1 4 Notable representatives 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksUnited States EditJob requirements Edit A Chief Engineer must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age 3 A Chief Engineer must acquire the knowledge of understanding operating and maintaining the latest technology and equipment used on modern ships 4 A Chief Engineer must have the mental Strength resolute ambition and the ability to work within a team of others 4 A Chief Engineer must be suitable for federal employment and have at least one year of experience as a First Assistant Engineer 3 A Chief Engineer must hold a United States passport in their possession 3 A Chief Engineer must have a United States Coast Guard endorsed license 3 Job description Edit A Chief Engineer must be able to stand watches regularly when the ship is either in the sea or in port Remain the status of On Call at all times 3 Chief Engineer plans directs and performs as necessary the activities of the Engineering Department in carrying out its assigned functions and responsibilities 3 The Chief Engineer is the head of the crew who oversees and takes responsibilities of the ship s plant operations A Chief Engineer would have to supervise their fellow department personnel while providing job training and guidance to their fellow assistant engineers 3 A Chief Engineer must ensure each assigned task is completed and keep required records logs and reports 3 A Chief Engineer may be sent to any vessel nationwide 3 A Chief Engineer must ensure the mission of the ship can be successfully completed by supervising or personally performing particularly complex or difficult technical work and activities 3 A Chief Engineer must attain the role of a guidance for the rest of the crew and give orders or suggestions when needed A Chief Engineer would receive a various amount of salary depending on the particular job Salary level ranges from 156 527 to 172 736 in the United States 3 Designed courses for potential chief engineers Edit Courses for potential Chief Engineers are designed by experienced engineers who had spent years in the field of engineering already To determine the topics that should be included in the certificate the team undertook an analysis of existing company training materials that were being used for training their senior level project and systems engineers 5 A similar training program for potential Chief Engineers the Certified Chief Engineer CCE Training is also being developed by the National Association of Hotel amp Lodging Engineers 6 The development process of CCE includes gathering the input of various hotel management companies and industry professions 6 CCE program is designed to provide a curriculum exclusively for hotel engineers and maintenance professionals 6 Notable representatives Edit NOAA Ship Nancy Foster George Hairston A US Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer who graduated from State University of New York Maritime College Hairston had sailed on a United States Naval Ship spearhead 7 Patrick K Brown A US Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer who was associated with discharging waste oil directly overboard 8 As a result Chief Engineer Brown faced up to five years of prison time a potential fine and a term of probation up to five years 8 Tim Olsen An U S Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer who sailed on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster an oceanographic research vessel 9 that became the first U S Government ship to visit Cuba since the reestablishment of diplomatic relations 9 See also Edit Transport portalSeafarer s professions and ranksReferences Edit Marine Chief Engineer International Maritime Organization Chief Engineers Association Fanning Communications Inc III Standards Regarding the Engine Department International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 Chief Engineer Magazine 1934 Section A III 1 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link a b c d e f g h i j k National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration 2018 July 24 Marine operations Retrieved February 28 2019 from https www omao noaa gov find careers chief engineer a b Ship doctor 2011 July 13 Hindustan Times New Delhi India Retrieved from https infoweb newsbank com apps news document view p AWNB amp docref news 1387B6AD979A05D0 Robertson John June 2004 The Design of a Certificate Course for Chief Engineers 2004 Annual Conference Proceedings pp 9 1246 1 9 1246 7 doi 10 18260 1 2 12752 a b c National Association of Hotel amp Lodging Engineers February 28 2019 Certified Chief Engineer training Retrieved from http nahle org certifications certified chief engineer cce George Hairston Sea Power 59 2 52 53 2016 a b Former Chief Engineer Arraigned on Charges Related to Vessel Pollution 2007 August 24 PR Newswire USA Retrieved from https infoweb newsbank com apps news document view p AWNB amp docref news 11B3D1BC48F53680 a b National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration March 07 2018 NOAA Ship Nancy Foster makes a historic visit to Cuba Retrieved from https www omao noaa gov find media articles 2016 05 17 noaa ship nancy foster makes historic visit cubaExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chief engineers Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chief engineer amp oldid 1125304252, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
