10 - Second Engineer

The Second Engineer has the following duties and responsibilities:

• To learn, understand and apply the Yacht Procedures, ISM, Captain’s Standing Orders.
• To participate actively to safety trainings organized by the Chief Officer/Safety Officer.
• Assisting the Chief Engineer in the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all on board machinery and equipment.
• Co-ordinating the proper use of Engine Room manpower and giving priority to necessary works; supervising the Maintenance Teams in their assigned works by the Chief Engineer.
• Proper training of junior crew as per Safety Management System requirements in engineering/technical spaces.
• Looking after the general state of Engine Room.
• Keeping proper reports of repairs and maintenance performed and ensuring efficient use of stores, parts and supplies.
• Ensuring that Safety, Hygiene and sound Environmental practices are followed.
• Responsible for the good condition of the Engine Room Safety equipment, as per Safety Management System instructions.
• Standing an Engineering watch during the operation of the yacht at sea and in port.
• Filling of the fresh water tanks whilst in port as instructed by the Chief Engineer and checking that the proper sanitary requirements concerning the fresh water bunkering is being attended to.
• Assisting the Chief Engineer in the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all on board electrical equipment and controls.
• The use and ordering of electrical spare parts and consumables.
• To maintain routine for testing, checking and maintaining the various electrical equipment.

The above job description has been read, understood, agreed upon and signed accordingly by: