Third Engineer (3E) at Caracal Oil & Gas Support Group

General

• The 3E is responsible to CE/2E. The 3E shall take over the duties of the 2E in his absence.

General Duties

• Carries out Watch/Duty Engineer responsibilities
• Assists in the Engine Room during maneuvering incineration
• Performs any other duties as requested

3E’S Maintenance Duties
The 3E ensures the maintenance and repair of:

• Auxiliary engines
• Auxiliary boiler and exhaust gas economizer
• Incinerator.
• Fresh water generator

Emergency equipment such as:

• Lifeboat motors
• Emergency compressor & emergency fire pumps
• Fire fighting/safety equipment in the Engine Room
• Fuel tank valve trips

The 3E maintains machinery records and maintenance plans for above:

• The 3E ensures that the feed water of the boiler(s) and main engine is tested. Testing is done daily on turbine vessels and at least weekly on motor vessels.
• The CE monitors and ensures the test readings are recorded in the water chemical maker’s data sheets.

3E’S Crew Duties
The 3E:

• Supervises Engine Room staff
• Instructs and supervises the engine ratings
• Ensure workers under his supervision comply with safety requirements
• Ensures above comply with environmental protection requirements
• Develops crew under him through personal contact, guidance and example

Engine Cadet (EC)

• The EC reports to the 2E.  The EC is trained as a future engineer. The EC is following the training programme.

The EC:

• Assists watches in the Engine Control Room
• Performs any other duties as assigned
• Is responsible for updating his logbook signed by Duty Engineer

Qualifications
The 3E’s qualifications are:

• Engineering / Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g. Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering)
• Possession of all valid certificates under STCW and the Flag of the ship for the type of the ship and her trading.
• Good general knowledge of all ship’s engineering activities.
• Age: 35-45, Minimum of 5 experience

The EC’s qualifications are:

• Graduate of a recognized Marine Academy or Technical College.
• Possession of all valid certificates under STCW and the Flag of the ship for the type of the ship and her trading