Third Engineer (3/E)
Engine · Junior officer
Engineer responsible for boilers, generators, fuel system on most cargo vessels.
From Wikipedia
A third engineer or second assistant engineer is a rank of engine officer who is part of the engine department on a ship.
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What they do
Owns specific systems (often boilers, generators, freshwater generator, fuel system), stands watch, supervises ratings on planned maintenance, deputises for the Second Engineer.
Typical certificates
- OOEW CoC (III/1)
- ERM
- HV
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Salary
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Career pathway
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Next rank
Second Engineer
High confidence
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