In addition to closely coordinating and supervising the work of the crew on board, the Second Engineer also plans the maintenance schedule for the equipment used in the engine room and other parts of the ship. 

    

    The main responsibilities of the Second Engineer include:

 

- Personnel Safety

 

The Second Engineer assesses all risks associated with the work of the crew, and also conducts briefings and training of all crew members in safety regulations, especially if we are talking about new seafarers who have just joined the service.

- LSA

 

    and This includes supervision of the operation and maintenance of life-saving and fire-fighting appliances, as well as other systems installed on board to ensure the safety of personnel and passengers, if the ship is serving a passenger ship.

 

- Emergency Equipment

 

    The Second Engineer is responsible for all emergency equipment.

 

- Rest

 

    The established STCW standards regulate the order and regime of rest for all employees of the engine room, and it is the 2nd Engineer who monitors compliance with the rest hours schedule.

 

- Pollution Prevention

 

    All machinery, equipment and facilities used to eliminate and prevent pollution are also under the supervision of this specialist. So this vacancy at sea implies that he controls the serviceability and operability of treatment facilities, OWS systems and incinerators.

 

- Oil Transfer

 

    This employee of the seagoing vessel crew is responsible for the bunkering of oil products, and also develops a special pollution prevention plan, implementing the use of the

 

- Sludge and Bilge

 

    All compartments and spaces of the engine room are checked and controlled by the Second Engineer, who is responsible for the cleanliness of surfaces from oil and oily liquids.

 

- Regulations

 

    All provisions related to MARPOL are applied and implemented in work by this specialist.

 

- Duties

 

    The vacancy on a seagoing vessel of the Second Engineer also includes the management of employees and personnel of the engine room, as well as the distribution of duties of the crew members working in this part of the ship.

 

- Inventory and spare parts

 

    This crew member is responsible for the correct and careful storage of all parts, spare parts and components required for the efficient operation of all systems and equipment. The second engineer also ensures that there are sufficient spare parts for the operation of not only the engine systems, but also the deck equipment.

 

- Scheduled maintenance system

 

    The specialist develops PMS and BMS systems taking into account the individual parameters and features of the vessel, where they will be implemented most effectively.

 

- Oil reserves

 

    The amount and volume of oil that is in the tanks and used to operate the equipment is under the control of the second engineer. In order to control the consumption of fuel and oil products, he draws up a special oil accounting schedule, and also tracks each subsequent bunkering order.

 

- Training

 

    After a carefully prepared and developed program, the second engineer conducts crew training. As part of this training, he explains what actions each member of the crew should take during a marine alarm, as well as the correct use of emergency equipment required to eliminate dangers and threats. The specialist is responsible for training the crew members to act correctly and in a coordinated manner if the vessel is threatened by a pirate attack, a fire or other dangerous and unexpected threats.

 

    As practice shows, the second engineer on a vessel of any type is not only the busiest, but also an influential employee. Such a specialist must have many professional qualities that allow him to perform his job responsibilities in the best possible way. 

 

    The second engineer is distinguished by his composure and organization, so all the necessary stocks of parts, spare parts and fuel are replenished in a timely manner and are on board in sufficient quantities. This employee also stands out for his composure and leadership qualities, thanks to which he can influence each member of the team, helping him to fulfill his duties and instructions, as well as supervising the work. 

 

    During a sea alarm or other serious dangers, it is the second engineer who is the figure the team is guided by. At this moment, the employee also remains cool-headed, so with his actions he ensures the calm of the team and prevents the spread of panic on board. 

 

    Today, the vacancy of a qualified second engineer on a sea vessel is of increased interest and demand among students of maritime lyceums and universities.

 

    This position is quite prestigious, allows you to build a further professional career as an experienced sailor, as well as receive a solid income from each ship's trip to sea, regardless of how long the next raid lasts.