Chief Engineering Officer

Ensure the safe and correct running of main engine, auxiliary engines and all such primary/secondary equipment

and systems, in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and in keeping with Company procedures.
- Understand the parameters to ensure efficient maintenance and operation of engine plants, i.e. fuel efficiency,

power analysis and systems heat balance.
- Ensure that the engines are correctly tuned to achieve maximum fuel efficiency.
- Monitor and optimize fuel consumption.
- Monitor the bunker start-up and closing-down procedure whilst also providing all the necessary anti-pollution

measures and remains back-up during the complete bunkering operation.
- Ensure the vessel carries adequate stocks of stores, spares, and lube oils with respect to maintenance and

repair and is consistent with the Company requirements.
- Ensure that chemicals are used in a safe and responsible way and the least hazardous chemicals are used.
- Recognise non-compliance with a specific requirement and analyse the reason for the non-compliance. Ensure

personnel are aware of, the reason for the non-compliance and how same is to be permanently eliminated in
future.
- Develop the skills and confidence of his officers by providing on board training and explaining the relevant

content of the following to all personnel:

- Company's SMS,
- Flag State legislation, codes, and guidance, including reporting requirements.
- Port State legislation and guidance,
- Classification Societies' rules and regulations, including reporting requirements.
- Industry Guidelines.
- Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel equipment.
- Ensure planned maintenance system is updated.
- Compliance with International Health & Safety regulations in particular MARPOL
- Be a South African citizen and holds a valid passport.
- Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg III/2
- At least 2 (two) years’ experience as a Second Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2 and/or 1 year experience as

Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2
- Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
- Experience across various power plants.
- Technical and problem-solving skills, including technical report writing.
- Resolve environmental concerns and improve procedures relating to pollution prevention.
- Realise the need for management systems and procedures, particularly in areas of emergency, malfunction safety

back up, contingency planning and protection of the environment.
- Personnel management and safety awareness
- Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language.
- Able to follow Company instructions and procedures and able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
- A team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team on-board and work closely with management.
- Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
- Adhere to the company confidentiality requirement and comply with a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy

LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE
- Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) and STCW

(Standards for Certification, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping).
- Compliance with the requirements of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
- Compliance to the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998
- Has no criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center, and willingness to

undergo a background check paid for and arranged by SAMSA MSP.
- Adhere to strict company confidentiality requirements.
- Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.