Second Engineer (2/E)
Engine · Senior officer
Chief Engineer's second in command. Day-to-day engine-room management, planned maintenance, engine crew leadership.
From Wikipedia
For the assistant to a recording engineer, see Tape op.
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What they do
Plans and supervises engine-room maintenance, manages spares, leads the engine ratings, deputises for the Chief Engineer. Often the safety officer in the engine department.
Typical certificates
- 2/E or C/E CoC (III/2)
- AFF
- ERM
- HV
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Salary
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Career pathway
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Next rank
Chief Engineer
Primary sources
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