2nd Engineer / cruise vessel Piano Land

All roles advertised at this time, are for pooling and joining dates will be subject to change !

We are currently recruiting for experienced Chinese speaking 2ND ENGINEERS ( senior watch keeper ) for cruise vessel PIANO LAND, which sail on an Asian Itinerary.

Pianoland, the First Ship for Astro Cruises, has been designed exclusively for Chinese National Guests.

Embarkation October/November 2020
Contract 4 months +/-1
Wages in USD/per month worked on board - to be advised upon interview
Experienced as such, all valid Certificates, management level CoC - STCW Reg.III/2

Responsibilities as per V.Ships S&QMS;

Technical Department Responsibility 7 - Compressors

Responsible for the safe and efficient repair and maintenance of the compressors.

Technical Department Responsibility 8 - Evaporators

Responsible for the safe and efficient repair and maintenance of the evaporators.

Responsibility for:

• The keeping of Engine Room watches as required and identified by the Chief Engineer in accordance with the Safety Management Manual and FOM 1 - Marine Operations.
• The composition of the watches is to be adequate and appropriate to the plant and machinery involved. For normal operating conditions the composition of the watches (at minimum) will be identified by the Chief Engineer.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the watch composition in conditions other than normal as identified by the Master e.g. restricted visibility, ice zone, high traffic density, manoeuvring, etc.

In ships with Unattended Machinery Spaces Certificate, adequate personnel shall always attend the Engine Control Room.

Responsibility for:

• Making entries and maintaining a correct and up-to-date Engine Log Book, as applicable.
• Making entries and maintaining correct and up-to-date technical or waste related Log / Record Books (including but not limited to: Oil Record Book, Waste waters discharge, Ozone Depleting Substances, Oil-to-Sea-Interfaces, Bilge/Sludge Transfer, Marine Fuel Sulphur etc Logs or Record Books), as applicable.

Additional Duties

• Lubricating oil purifiers.
• M/E's Lube oil tests.
• Engine Room sprinkler system.
• Spare part requisitions and inventory for equipment under the above responsibilities.

• Ensure that planned maintenance assigned to their discipline is conducted and reported.
• Coach and train Junior Officers.
• Prepare appraisals for 'Direct Reports' in accordance with V.Ships policy.
• Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.
• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as directed by the Head of Department.
• Other tasks pertaining to departmental operations as directed by Head of Department.