Chief Engineer for Containership (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Vessel Information

Responsibilities

The Engine Department and the safety of the crew, machinery and environment directly within his control
Implementation of the Company's policies which are contained within the company procedures and other official company instructions on all machinery related operations, safety and environmental protection
Ensuring that Engine Department Officers and crew receive formal familiarisation training on embarking the vessel via the designated officer onboard
The onboard discipline, appraisal of all the Engine Department Officers and crew
Safe operation of the vessel's machinery and technical plant
Implementation of the

Monitoring the performance of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Accurate monitoring and control of the vessel's fuel and lubricating oil consumption, and the status of fuel and lubricating oil bunker quantities
Bunkering of fuel and lubricating oils, and other fluids as appropriate. The maintenance of the main propulsion, auxiliary machinery, cargo handling and deck machinery
Compliance with statutory and classification survey requirements, with regard to machinery and relevant spaces
Accurate entry of all operational machinery parameters by the watch keepers/duty engineers in the engine room log
Reporting of any accident and/or damage to the vessel's machinery or technical plant

Acting as Ship Security Officer along with the associated duties contained in the Ship’s Security Plan (note that this role may be undertaken by the Chief Officer)
Assessment and mitigation of all identified risks onboard in cooperation with other members of the shipboard management team
Ensuring that shipboard filing and technical drawing are up to date and maintained by the designated officers
Adhering to vessel budget allocation & purchasing procedures of the Company
Accurate maintenance of all records pertaining to bunker oil, waste oil and sludge onboard the vessel (Oil Record Book – Machinery, ER Sounding Book)
Supporting the Master in all aspects of the operation of the vessel and acting as the Company's technical representative when dealing with all third parties
Implementing & monitoring planned maintenance system (PMS) established onboard vessel
Ensuring that all critical equipment and machinery is in good working order and any defects are repaired or reported effectively to the Ship Management Office via the Master
Fully participating in Shipboard VMS Management meetings

Undertaking any other tasks, duties as required by the Company
Very good leadership skills; in particular the ability to gain respect, to motivate and to set a positive example
Very good managerial skills; in particular the ability to contribute positively to an onboard team spirit that takes account of different National cultures
A positive and supportive approach to training which encourages Engine Department Officers and crew to develop and maintain their technical knowledge and skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Good communication skills
Ability to remain calm and focused at all times, in particular during emergency and/or difficult situations

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04 November 2026