In ship engineering, this term refers to crew members working below deck or in the engine room. The ship is equipped with various engines, electrical devices and propulsion systems. The job of the engine crew is to keep them in good condition.
The work of the engineering department is the inspection, maintenance and repair of all engines on the ship. These engines include the main engine, which is clearly the heart of the ship. In addition, they are responsible for producing energy, air conditioning, sewer systems, water purification systems, lighting and electrical systems and ship cooling devices.
The crew or personnel in the engineering department or on board are listed below
- Chief Engineer (C/E) - Chief Engineer (C/E) is the head of the shipboard engineering department.(Average Monthly Salary 7000$-14000$)
- Second Engineer (2/E) - Second Engineer (2/E) is the Executive Officer of the ship’s Engine Department.(Average Monthly Salary 6000$-10000$)
- Third Engineer (3/E) - Third Engineer (3/E) is responsible to the Second Engineer for normal maintenance and watch keeping duties in ship.(Average Monthly Salary 3000$-4500$)
- Fourth Engineer (4/E) - Fourth Engineer's job includes studying and practicing the 3rd Engineer’s duties in the ship.(Average Monthly Salary 2000$-3000$)
- Electrical Engineering Officer (ETO) - Electrician or Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) is one of the most vital technical ranks on board. Since a ship is mostly run by automation, an ETO plays a major role in keeping them running at all times. He is also called "one man army in the ship. He handle all electrical electronics maintenance and repairing in the ship.(Average Monthly Salary 4000$-6000$)
- Fitter - Fitters are highly skilled workers and are usually found inside the engine workshop.(Average Monthly Salary 1400$-2200$)
- Motorman/ Oiler - A Motorman or Oiler’s duty includes inspection and maintenance of pumps, motors, turbines and condensers on board.(Average Monthly Salary 800$-1600$)
- Wiper - The Wiper is same as Ordinary Seaman in the engine room. His job is that mainly of support to those ranks above him.(Average Monthly Salary 400$-1100$)
