Third Engineer Senior

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – a family run company well known for quality cruises on modestly sized vessels and for the personal touch we offer our guests, that are predominantly from the UK and many of whom return year after year.

We are currently looking to recruit experienced Third Engineering to work on board our vessels.

To be considered for this role, you would need to hold a valid unlimited OOW Engineering license as per STCW III/II, and necessary associated certificates. Should have shipboard experience, preferably with previous passenger ship experience.

Possess ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly, and the ability to communicate with guests and crew in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in watchkeeping and ECR procedures, ideally on passenger ships.
• To be competent to take full charge of the entire watch with responsibilities for the safe and efficient operation of all machinery within the machinery space.  
• To be experienced in oil fired boiler and exhaust gas boiler, testing and treatment of boiler and cooling water systems, fresh water generator and chlorinators system.
• Experience in maintenance of fuel and diesel oil purifier and equipment, lube oil purifier and equipment, all transferring of fuel, diesel and lube oil.
• Knowledge of stabilisers, propellers, thrusters.  Steering gear maintenance and service of tenders and lifeboats. Maintenance of Emergency generator and Emergency compressor.
• The ability to work independently and as an effective member of a small team.

Benefits

In return we can offer you: a competitive salary paidtwelve months of the year, a 4 : 2 work rotation of four months on board with two month’s paid leave, a single cabin with private facilities, flights to/from the vessel arranged and paid for by the company, an exciting opportunity to work on board our cruise ships, travelling to worldwide destinations.

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