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Cruise Ship Jobs - Engine Department Positions

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The Engine Department of a cruise ship is part of the Marine Operations Division. The Engine Department team is primarily responsible for the safe and smooth operation of the ship's propulsion systems, main and auxiliary engines as well as for all technical operations and mechanical equipment onboard the cruise ship - electrical system, safety and fire fighting systems, HVAC and waste disposal systems. The Engine department aboard a cruise ship offers jobs for two types of personnel: Engine Officers (Chief Engineer; Staff Chief Engineer; 1-st, 2-nd, 3-rd Engineer; Hotel Services Engineer; Electrical Engineer; HVAC Engineer; Engine Cadet) and Engine Ratings (Engine Storekeeper, Motorman, Fitter, Plumber, Oiler, Wiper / Engine Utility).

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions. The Chief Engineer is the head of the entire Engine Department aboard the cruise ship, the highest-ranking officer within the department and...

Staff Chief Engineer

The Staff Chief Engineer is the second in charge and second highest-ranking officer within the Engine Department of a cruise ship. The Staff Chief Engineer must be fully conversant with all of the Chief Engineer's functions and be able to assume his/her duties and take charge of the ship's Engine Department at...

1st Engineer

The 1st Engineer is responsible for the daily maintenance and operations of the engineering and technical aspects of the vessel as directed by the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer. The 1st Engineer is directly responsible for all work performed in the engine room and...

2nd Engineer

The 2nd Engineer is performing duties as delegated by the Chief Engineer and the Staff Engineer. The Second Engineer acts as Engineer Watch Officer in the engine control room overseeing the operation, maintenance and repairs of subordinate engineers and engine ratings members of...

3rd Engineer

The 3rd Engineer performs duties as delegated by the Chief Engineer and the Staff Engineer. He/ she may be assigned to engine control room watch duties and in this case assists the Engineer Watch Officer by...

Engine Cadet / Junior 3rd Engineer

The engine cadet closely follows the instructions of the First Engineer and attends the engine control room usually as part of the First Engineer's watch. The Engine Cadet assists in...

Hotel Services Engineer

The Hotel Services Engineer is managing the entire hotel technical department of the cruise ship. He/ she is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all machineries, equipment and systems outside the main engine room. The Hotel Services Engineer is in charge of all...

Chief Electrical Engineer / Chief Electrician

The Chief Electrical Engineer/ Chief Electrician has the responsibility of overseeing the operation and maintenance of the electrical plant and associated electrical systems throughout the cruise ship. The Chief Electrician ensures that all electrical...

Electrical Engineer / Electrician

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the proper maintenance and repairs of the electrical systems on board the cruise ship as directed by the Chief Electrician. The responsibility for maintenance and repairs of the ship's various electrical systems/equipment is distributed among the...

Electronic Engineer

The Electronic Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electronic equipment and systems aboard the cruise ship and works under the supervision of the Chief Electrical Engineer. The ship's equipment/systems maintained by...

Electronic Engineer Junior - Communication

On some cruise ships in addition to Electronic Engineer positions there is also a specialized Electronic Engineer Junior - Communication position. The Electronic Engineer Junior Officer works under the supervision of The Electronic Engineer Officer and the ship's Chief Electrical Officer. The Electronic Engineer Junior Officer is directly responsible for the for the maintenance and repair of ship's communication systems, such as satellite communication systems, C-Band satellite communication, telephone System, ship's internal communication systems including portable VHF radios and pagers, satellite TV system and public address system. Job Requirements : relevant college degree and professional experience. Computer literacy and good verbal and written command of the English language required. Salary range: $2600-3600 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Electronic Engineer position.

Chief Refrigeration / HVAC Engineer

The Chief Refrigeration Engineer is a three stripe officer that oversees and supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of the ship's HVAC equipment/ system, domestic refrigeration plant, ventilation, cooling, freezing, provision equipment, all air conditioning throughout the vessel plus ice...

Refrigeration / HVAC Engineer

The Refrigeration Engineer reports to the Chief HVAC Engineer and under his/ her supervision ensures that maintenance and repair of the ship's HVAC equipment/ system, domestic refrigeration plant, ventilation, cooling, freezing, provision, equipment, all air conditioning throughout the...

Job description: the Motorman is responsible for the daily maintenance and cleaning of specific engine parts as directed by the Chief Engineer. Cruise Ship Motorman Job Requirements : experience with minimum one to two years on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and good English Language skills required. Cruise Ship Motorman salary range: $1800-2800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Job description: responsible for the daily maintenance and cleaning of engines and mechanical equipment as directed by the Chief Engineer. Cruise Ship Fitter Job Requirements : experience with minimum one to two years on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and basic English Language skills required. Cruise Ship Fitter salary range: $2000-3200 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Job description: the Oiler is an engine department rating position. The job of an Oiler onboard is to assist ship engineers lubricating bearings and other moving parts of engines and other mechanical equipment aboard the cruise ship. The Oiler participates in the general maintenance of ship's main power plant, auxiliary engines and generators in order to ensure that oil temperature is within the standard limits and oil gauges are all working properly. Cruise Ship Oiler Job Requirements : previous work experience in a related field and willingness to train. Basic command of the English language required. Cruise Ship Oiler salary range: $1400-1800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion from Oiler to Fitter rating position.

Wiper/ Engine Utility Man

Job description: the Engine Utility Man/ Wiper is an entry level rating position within the engine deaprtment of the cruise ship. The Engine Utility Man/ Wiper provides general assistance to licensed engineers and superior engine room ratings in different tasks in the engine room, such as general maintenance and repair of the various machinery and equipment, material handling equipment throughout the ship including elevators and winches, general cleaning and painting of the engine room, trash pick up, tools and instruments pick up and cleaning. Cruise Ship Wiper Job Requirements : previous work experience in a related field and willingness to train. Basic command of the English language required. Cruise Ship Engine Utility salary range: $1200-1600 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion from Wiper/ Engine Utility Man to Oiler rating position.

Job description: responsible for the maintenance and repair of all plumbing. Cruise Ship Plumber Job Requirements : experience with minimum one to two years on board ships required. Basic English Language skills required. Cruise Ship Plumber salary range: $1800-2500 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Upholsterer

Job description: re-upholstering of all furniture as required. Cruise Ship Upholsterer Job Requirements : entry level position, basic English Language skills required. Cruise Ship Upholsterer salary range: $1200-1800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Engineering Department Onboard Cruise Ships – A Detailed Guide

What comes to mind when we hear the word “ Cruise Ship ”?

Big, behemoth and beautiful seagoing vessels which resemble floating hotels, giant casinos, or floating theme parks?

Well, as glamorous as they may seem from the outside, a lot of discipline, punctuality & hard work goes into providing a unique experience of luxury, quality, comfort, fun, relaxation, safety & security for guests vacationing on them.

Many crew members work long shifts, putting in hours of hard work along with dedication, efficiency and attention to detail to ensure that guest needs are attended to as quickly as possible and that they only have the best experiences and the happiest memories of their limited time onboard.

An average-sized cruise ship typically has a passenger capacity of around 2000-2500 and a crew complement of 600-1000, which is predominantly divided amongst the following departments, viz., Deck, Engineering, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Sanitation, Guest Services, Laundry, Spa, Medical, Entertainment, Photography, Merchandise, IT, HR, Shore Excursions , Cruise Staff and Youth/Children’s activities.

Let me give a brief introduction of the roles and responsibilities of the various departments on board.

The Deck department is headed by the captain and has command of the ship. Safety, Security and Environmental departments also come under their purview.

They are also responsible for drills related to safety, security, pollution prevention and also related shipboard training of the crew-members.

In some companies, the carpentry and upholstery department also come under the Deck department.

The food and Beverage department , as the name suggests comprises everything that is food-related or culinary in nature. All the restaurants, galleys, chefs, stewards, bakery and bar department come under it.

The housekeeping department takes care of the upkeep of the guest & officer cabins and public spaces onboard whereas the sanitation department ensures that all the shipboard areas are sanitized and germ/infection-free.

The laundry department handles the clothes and linen of the entire ship and the Spa department offers personal care, grooming and wellness services for the passengers. In many cruise lines, these can also be availed by senior officers.

Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Sanitation, Laundry and Spa all have their assigned managers who report to the Hotel Director, who is the overall in charge of all Hotel operations, of which these departments are part.

Entertainment, Photography, Merchandise, Shore Excursions, Guest Services, Cruise staff and Youth/Children’s activities departments come under the purview of the Cruise Director.

While Entertainment is responsible for casinos, stage shows, theatre screenings, stage & theatre technicians and equipment, the Photography department, as the name suggests, helps the guests to capture their precious moments onboard as photographs and make lasting memories through them with family & friends, while enjoying various activities and events.

The merchandise department is in charge of all the retail shops onboard which sell exotic items and articles such as jewellery, goodies and memorabilia to guests. They also run crew shops onboard which sell articles of everyday use and utility to crew-members, such as toiletry items, medicines and snacks.

Shore Excursions department’s job is to make the shore-side trips of the guests to exotic destinations at various ports of call, as easy, fun, safe, adventure-filled, inexpensive and entertaining as possible.

Cruise staff focuses on fun activities, trivia, games & competitions for the guests and crew alike, whereas Youth and Children’s activities focus specifically on youth and children’s entertainment and even provides day-care services for children, especially toddlers.

The guest services department is the interface between the guests and the ship staff/crew. Their job is similar to the job of the hotel front desk or reception. Any service requests such as cabin service requests as well as complaints such as a leaky cabin faucet etc. are made by the guests through them.

It is their duty to take these requests and/or complaints and pass them on to the concerned departments for action/rectification, provide feedback to the guests and assist them with any further follow-ups if required.

All the above have their specific line managers who report to the Cruise Director. The roles and responsibilities of some departments though can vary slightly from company to company.

In addition to the above departments, Medical, Information Technology and Human Resource are independent departments who have their own heads and report directly to the captain and the company.

The Medical department typically has 3 to 4 doctors and a similar number of nurses who work in shifts. It is headed by a senior doctor. They cater to both passengers and crew requiring medical assistance, at separate timings during the day. They are also the first responders for any medical emergency onboard.

The Information Technology department is responsible for all the computers, servers, programming, LAN, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, related hardware and software on board. Any network-related maintenance and troubleshooting onboard are carried out by them.

The Human Resource department is responsible for the orientation and familiarization training of new employees. They are also responsible for crew training pertaining to company culture and tradition, policies, leadership skills and management. Any conflicts and complaints onboard, inter-departmental as well as intra-departmental, are handled by the HR department, in conjunction with other departments. Final decisions with regards to re-employment and termination of crew members are taken by the HR department, once again after consultation with other concerned departments.

The Engineering Department Of Cruise Ship

After a brief introduction to the roles and responsibilities of various departments onboard cruise ships, let us now focus on the main topic of our discussion in this article, the Engineering department , which covers all the technical & environmental operations of the vessel.

This department is headed by the Chief Engineer. The Staff Chief Engineer, Hotel Services Engineer, HVAC Engineer & the Chief Electrician, who are in charge of different engineering subdivisions, report to the Chief Engineer.

These subdivisions are – Main Plant & Environmental Engineering, Hotel Engineering, HVAC & Electrical/Electronics.

Let us look into each: –

Main Plant & Environmental Engineering

This subdivision is headed by the Staff Chief Engineer who, in turn, is subordinated by the senior watchkeepers (2nd Engineers), the First Engineer and the Environmental Engineer.

There are usually three watchkeeping teams, each headed by a senior watchkeeper and comprising of junior watchkeepers (3rd or 4th Engineers) and a motorman.

On cruise ships, there are thousands of guests on board at any given time and there could be guest complaints requiring the immediate attention of the technical department, at any time of the day or night, such as a vacuum toilet not working, a leaky shower or a broken sprinkler head etc.

The engine control room acts as not only a control centre for engine-room machinery but also as a communications centre where all the complaints/malfunctions or incidents related to technical equipment are communicated by other departments at any time as they occur.

In the above cases, it is the job of the senior watchkeepers who man the engine control room to attend such calls and communicate the concerns/complaints to the concerned in-charges, within the Engineering department.

Any hotel equipment related complaints, leaky cabin faucets or sprinkler heads, malfunctioning vacuum toilets to the Hotel department, any electrical equipment malfunctions to the Chief Electrical engineer and any AC/ ventilation related complaints to the HVAC engineer.

Therefore, unlike many cargo ships, the engine control room cannot at any moment, be left unmanned in UMS mode. The watchkeeping teams ensure that the engine room and the engine control room are manned 24 hours.

Each watchkeeping team also has certain assigned machinery under their responsibility. For example, one watch may be responsible for fuel oil system and purifiers, another may be assigned boiler & compressors, and the third may be in charge of freshwater generators and water treatment.

It is their responsibility to carry out maintenance as per PMS on their assigned equipment every day, in addition to their watchkeeping responsibilities.

This, in turn, is carried out ensuring that at no time the maintenance work affects the efficiency of watchkeeping duties. For any complicated maintenance requiring more time and manpower, they are provided assistance by the main plant team.

The First Engineer heads the main plant team and is the overall in-charge of engine-room machinery. He has a team of mechanics, fitters and wipers under him who help him in carrying out routine maintenance and overhauls of engine-room machinery.

All maintenance activities on the main diesel generators, engine-room pumps, heat exchangers, major repairs on boilers, preparation for boiler surveys, bunkering and any pipeline modifications/repairs within machinery spaces are handled by the main plant team.

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for the wastewater treatment plant and garbage-handling equipment and has designated motormen under him.

The sewage treatment plant and related pumps and equipment, black water units, screen presses, incinerators and food waste processing equipment come under his KRA.

Hotel Engineering

It is the name given to the subdivision of the Engineering department which deals with all the machinery that are not part of engine-room operations.

The Hotel Services Engineer helms it and is supported by assistant hotel service engineers, plumbers, fitters and a water technician.

Their responsibilities include safety equipment such as lifeboats & davits, sprinkler system, hydraulic side-shell doors, watertight doors , vacuum toilets, freshwater distribution lines in the accommodation and hotel machinery such as coffee-makers, ice-cream vending machines etc.

They are also responsible for chlorination and maintenance of all the swimming pools on board and in some companies, also for potable water treatment and chlorination. This is handled exclusively by the water technician who reports to the Hotel services engineer.

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning. It is helmed by the Chief AC Engineer, and he, in turn, is assisted by Assistant AC Engineers, AC Technicians, fitters and wipers.

Their areas of responsibilities pertain to the operation and maintenance of the main AC Chillers, which provide air conditioning all over the ship, Air handling Units, Ventilation fans, Refrigeration Machinery, Cold rooms, Chilled & heated water system and related heat exchangers.

Electrical Department

It is helmed by the Chief Electrical Engineer, who is sub-ordinated by the First electrician, Electronics engineer, 2nd electricians and assistant electricians.

It is one department that has a large scope of work as electrical installations and equipment are everywhere on the ship, many of them requiring everyday checks and maintenance, both regular and breakdown.

Almost all passenger vessels have high voltage installations, mostly 6.6 kV or 11 kV. This is because, since current demand is high, a higher voltage is adopted so that conductor size, and consequently electrical losses, can be reduced.

The high voltage switchboards require special training and procedures, with regards to electrical safety, which cruise ship electricians are equipped and certified with.

They are also responsible for electrical propulsion systems, which propel most cruise ships, related transformers and converters.

Therefore, as we saw, from propelling the ship to wonderful destinations, providing power to the entire ship, maintaining passenger comfort and hygiene whilst ensuring that they have uninterrupted enjoyment onboard and complying strictly with safety and pollution prevention regulations, the diverse roles and responsibilities that the Engineering department takes up, makes them critical for cruise ship operations.

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Set sail with Carnival Cruise Line and help us bring the FUN to life aboard one of our fantastic vessels as a 2nd Engineer. You will play a vital part in technical operations and report to the Staff Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer. You will consistently monitor, control, and troubleshoot all engine machinery equipment while being on watch in accordance with our policies, procedures, and safe working practices, promoting a strong safety culture and adhering to all environmental policies and procedures at all times. Your duties include:

Ensuring compliance with Engine Room Resource Management standards
Ensuring c ompliance with Environmental/Health and Safety Policies and procedures, MARPOL and SOLAS Policies
Ensuring c ompliance with all relevant flag states and classes as well as other applicable regulations
Carry out the Engine watch with particular attention to: the functions and operation of the main engines, auxiliary engines (where applicable), and power generation; the operation of all M/E and A/E ancillary equipment (where applicable); condition of bilges and bilges tanks; and piping integrity
Fulfill and carry out the Environmental Compliance Plan
Maintenance and repair (but not limited to) of the following: bilges and bilges tanks; chemical analysis and treatment of boiler water, cooling water, A/C pre-heating, and re-heating water systems; lifeboats, tender boats, rescue boats, and file rafts winches; Purification system; Lubrication system; Hydraulic system; Electric propulsion motors (where applicable); Boiler and Steam Plant; and HFO, MDO, LO purifier; consumption analysis calculations
Bunkering and manning of HFO, MDO, LO operations
HFO, Diesel, Oil, and Sludge Transfer Pumps and related systems
Stabilizers, Thrusters, and AZIPOD systems
Steering gear and related systems
Pitch propeller controls and Propeller shafts (where applicable)
Piping integrity
Economizer and ancillary equipment
Sooth blowing / Infrasonic system
Provide continuous supervision to systems in temporary operation
Ensure safety measures are implemented and functional
Participate in drills and training
Responsible for all watch monitoring data (sounding, counter, mass flow, grey and black water transfer log, etc.) recorded and filed as per SMS
Ensure that all machinery assigned are in working order and in compliance with carrying out Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures; ensure maintenance is carried out at due intervals in accordance with planned maintenance and service requirements, and all related logs and records are updated
Compile Monthly Condition Report and update equipment technical cards of machinery assigned to him and his watch subordinate
Report any abnormal condition of the machinery assigned
Keep up good communication and transparency between TMs within the Engine department
Any additional assignment at the discretion of the Staff Chief Engineer or Chief Engineer

Minimum Requirements

To apply for this role, you must hold an IMO Certificate, Regulation III/2, 2nd Engineer
3+ years of experience working as a watchkeeper
Valid STCW certificates, as required for the position

Preferred Experience

Experience working within a cruise ship environment is a plus
2nd Engineer experience or higher is a plus

Undergo assigned trainings to develop skills & knowledge for the future positions.

Report any equipment malfunction, difficulties & concerns to the supervisor on duty.

Follow additional duties, other than listed in the job description, assigned by management due to the operational needs/shortages/changes.

Ensure beverage stations are full at all times and cleaned daily.

Engage in light conversations with guests always greet them with a smile.

At least 5 years of experience in similar roles is required.

You must be proficient in both written and spoken English.

Minimum guest interaction might be required.

You must pass a Seafarers Medical Fitness Examination.

You focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.

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Since the explanation that two female suicide bombers with explosives strapped to their bodies were responsible for the bombing has come directly from the FSB , past history means we can only treat the official story with the utmost suspicion.

The notorious Russian FSB has a documented history of staging false flag events in order to accomplish political agendas .

update: bombs kill 12 in russia’s dagestan region from cnn : Twelve people – nine of them police officers – were killed Wednesday when two bombs exploded in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan , officials told CNN. Another 23 people, including 11 police officers, were hospitalized with wounds from the bombings, at least one of which was carried out by a suicide bomber, according to a spokesman for the Dagestan police and Vladimir Markin, a spokesman for the Investigative Committee in the Russian prosecutor general’s office. It happened two days after female suicide bombers killed at least 39 people on the Moscow metro .