CPO Crewing

Function Description Kaufmannshaus

Bleichenbrücke 10
Chief Engineer D-20354 Hamburg

Position: Chief Engineer

Organisation: Shipboard Organisation

Department: Engine
Group:
Subject:

Objectives: To ensure a safe, technical ship management with regard to rea-

sonable, economical aspects and energy efficiency

• Head of technical department

Function:
• Operation of all technical plants
• Planning and controlling all maintenance and repair activities in
the engine department with the goal of safe, economical and
energy efficient operation
• Safety management engine department
• Inspection of the ship with regard to potential hazards and
preventing accidents and incidents
• Carry out / Participate on Risk Assessment for specific works,
frequent review existing risk assessments
• Participation on Accident and Incident Investigation
• Supervision of all department related work, engineers and
crew with special attention to watch duties
• Ensure functionality of technical relevant safety appliances
• In charge of spare part and bunker requisitions
• Control the compliance with legislative requirements especially
with regard to the prevention of environmental pollution
• Monitor shipboard energy efficiency in accordance with
measures stipulated by SEEMP
• Acts as Shipboard Environmental Officer for ISO 14001 mat-
ters related to the engine department

Participation / Co-operation:
During safety drills and in emergency situations assumes com-
mand of the engine room, further acting to Master’s order
All departments, Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Team
& Environmental Management Team
Shorebased departments CPO Containerschiffreederei

Subordination: Master

Superiority: All engineers and engine crew

Substitution: Active: 2nd and 3rd Engineer, Electrician

Passive: 2nd Engineer

Qualification: • Chief Engineer’s Licence for main propulsion machinery of

3,000 kW or above, including additional certificates required by
authorities
• Fully conversant with RCPO's QSE System

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