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Responsibilities of this position:
Depending on the vessel and whether you are a Junior or Chief Engineer, responsibilities can include:
• Maintaining the smooth running of mechanical and electrical systems from AV to sewage systems and everything in between!
• Ensuring that the vessel is in good mechanical order and is safe to take guests and crew out to sea.
• Polishing/cleaning, correct maintenance of engine room & all technical equipment, computer/electronics/network administration skills. Safe fuelling/fuel handling. Air conditioning. Electrical.
• General maintenance of interior technical equipment such lights, vacuums, galley & laundry equipment, etc.
• In more senior positions this can include budgeting, accounting/bookkeeping, purchasing, scheduling, human resources/crew management (if applicable), business relations (with management, accounting, owners office, etc.)
There are increasing numbers of dedicated computer system and networking engineers as superyachts get bigger and more complex.
On some smaller yachts a single person may be both Engineer and Mate. In more senior positions, Engineer responsibilities can easily and often escalate into refit/build management, with many more specialists skills required, such as planning for tankage, engine rooms, electronics/computer, security requirements, etc. as well as Project management/Owners Representative.
Average expected salary*:
$35,000 - $150,000+ / €20,000 - €100,000+ plus tips (depending on experience)
Experience needed:
You will need to be highly practical and have a good understanding of how the systems on the yacht work – most of all be ready to get your hands dirty and work in noisy, sometimes confined spaces.
Skills are built up over time and may mean you start off as a Junior Engineer – for more specific experience required for certain positions refer to qualifications and courses needed. Practical experience with repairs of mechanics, such as with watersports equipment, air conditioning, refrigerators, electrical wiring, diesel engines, generators, and plumbing is useful. Almost all vessels will require the Engineer to have some formal training, certification and licensure – particularly the larger superyachts. Engineers sometimes come from the merchant or military navy. It takes approximately 6 years minimum to attain licenses, which is often easier from commercial background.
Qualifications and courses needed:
All Engineers going to sea will need the STCW95 Basic Crew Training (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping) this course is split into four modules, including Fire, Sea Survival, First Aid and Personal Safety.
The MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Associatation) have an established Engineer Path from the basic Approved Engine Course (AEC) up to Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency Y1 Large Yacht Endorsement.
Courses to be taken for different levels of qualification:*
Approved Engine Course (AEC)
• Advanced Sea Survival for Yachtsmen
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Medical First Aid
Marine Engineer Operator License
• ENG1 medical
• STCW Basic and Advanced Course
• 36 months as dual deck/engineer holding the AEC
YACHT 4 (Y4) Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency
• Skills Test
• Marine Diesel Engineering module
• Aux Equipment and Basic Ship Construction Module
• Operational Procedures & Basic Hotel Services Module
• Oral Examination
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• Whilst holding MEOL, 12 Months as Engineer including 6 months actual sea service.
OR
• 42 months as engineer including 6 months actual sea service.
YACHT 3 (Y3) Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency
• 9 months as Engineer including 3 months actual sea service holding Y4
• Chief Engineers Statutory and Operational Requirements.
• Oral examination
YACHT 2 (Y2) Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency
• Whilst holding Y4, 24 months as Engineer including 12 Months actual sea service.
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• Whilst holding Y3, 15 Months as Engineer including 9 months actual sea service.
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• General Engineering Science 1
• General Engineering Science 2
• Applied Marine Engineering
• Advanced Hotel Services
• Oral Examination
YACHT 1 (Y1) Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (Large Yacht Endorsement)
• Whilst holding Y2, 12 months service as Engineer on a motor yacht between 500 and 3000gt and not less than 3000KW
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• Whilst holding Y2, 12 months service as engineer on a sailing yacht between 1000 and 3000gt and not less than 1500KW
AND
• Oral Examination
*There are variations for the eligibility of required sea time for entry to the MCA engineering scheme, including considerations made based on previous training such as NVQ’s, apprenticeships and engineering-based qualifications (Refer to MGN 156).
Hierarchy:
The most senior Engineer is subordinate only to the master of the yacht, and is in charge of the assistant engineers if there are any.
* These salaries are guidelines only. Salaries will vary depending on vessel type and length
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