CHIEF ENGINEER Horizon Geosciences

The duties and responsibilities of the Chief Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• The efficient and safe operation and planned maintenance of all engines, powered equipment, fixed equipment, hull structure and fittings throughout the vessel in accordance with all applicable guidelines, rules and regulations;
• Ensuring that Engine Room Department personnel follow safe working practices in accordance with the Company s SMS as defined by accepted working practices, International Conventions, Class, Flag and local regulations;
• Maintaining critical machinery and systems in a complete state of readiness to meet all emergency requirements;
• Being responsible for the cleanliness, appearance and security of the machinery spaces on board the vessel;
• Ensuring that Engine Room Department personnel follow satisfactory working practices to provide maximum protection to the environment. In particular, that precautions put in place for bunkering and for the disposal of oily waste are strictly observed in accordance with MARPOL;
• Ensuring that Engine Room Department personnel actively participate in on board safety meetings, in accordance with the SMS;
• Ensuring that all new Engine Room Department personnel are properly familiar with all relevant procedures and that existing personnel remain suitably updated and trained in all aspects of their duties;
• Ensuring the proper execution and correct record keeping of all planned and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with statutory and Class requirements and company procedures;
• Ensuring that all statutory and Class surveys are properly carried out in all technical areas that are covered by such requirements;
• Testing all technical systems on a regular basis and in accordance with Class, statutory and Company procedures;

• Notifying the Master immediately of any defects that may affect the safety of personnel, the performance of the ship, or put at risk the environment;
• Investigating incidents within his department and applying corrective actions as agreed with the ship s Master;
• Regular inspections of all technical areas, machinery and equipment;
• Ensuring that all restricted areas within the Department are properly controlled;
• To oversee the proper keeping of oil record books, engine log books and any other official technical records;
• Ensuring that all Technical Department documentation including manuals and engineering drawings on board the vessel is properly maintained and filed and that all required reports are submitted to the Master and the Fleet Manager;
• To provide budget input to the Fleet Manager as required;
• Identification of items that shall require rectification during next dry-docking and to ensure that any with SMS implications are properly prioritised;
• Identifying potential ship hazards associated with engine operations and advising the Master accordingly;
• To bring to the attention of the Master any suggestions and proposals for changes with respect to the SMS.
• Ensuring that all necessary spare parts for ship s machinery and equipment are carried on board and that an up to date inventory is always maintained;