Job Description

• Ensure the safe and correct running of main engine, auxiliary engines and all such primary/secondary equipment

and systems, in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and in keeping with Company procedures.

• Understand the parameters to ensure efficient maintenance and operation of engine plants, i.e. fuel efficiency,

power analysis and systems heat balance.

• Ensure that the engines are correctly tuned to achieve maximum fuel efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize fuel consumption.
• Monitor the bunker start-up and closing-down procedure whilst also providing all the necessary anti-pollution

measures and remains back-up during the complete bunkering operation.

• Ensure the vessel carries adequate stocks of stores, spares, and lube oils with respect to maintenance and

repair and is consistent with the Company requirements.

• Supervise, control, and verifying the application and consumption of spare parts and stores.
• Ensure that chemicals are used in a safe and responsible way and the least hazardous chemicals are used.
• Recognise non-compliance with a specific requirement and analyse the reason for the non-compliance. Ensure

personnel are aware of, the reason for the non-compliance and how same is to be permanently eliminated in
future.

• Develop the skills and confidence of his officers by providing on board training and explaining the relevant

content of the following to all personnel:
o Company's SMS,
o Flag State legislation, codes, and guidance, including reporting requirements.
o Port State legislation and guidance,
o Classification Societies' rules and regulations, including reporting requirements.
o Industry Guidelines.

• Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel equipment.
• Ensure planned maintenance system is updated.
• Compliance with International Health & Safety regulations in particular MARPOL

• Be a South African citizen and holds a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg III/2
• At least 2 (two) years' experience as a Second Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2 and/or 1 year experience as

Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2

• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Experience across various power plants.
• Technical and problem-solving skills, including technical report writing.
• Resolve environmental concerns and improve procedures relating to pollution prevention.
• Realise the need for management systems and procedures, particularly in areas of emergency, malfunction safety

back up, contingency planning and protection of the environment.

• Personnel management and safety awareness
• Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language.
• Able to follow Company instructions and procedures and able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team on-board and work closely with management.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
• Adhere to the company confidentiality requirement and comply with a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy

LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE

• Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) and STCW

(Standards for Certification, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping).

• Compliance with the requirements of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Compliance to the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998
• Has no criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center, and willingness to

undergo a background check paid for and arranged by SAMSA MSP.

• Adhere to strict company confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.

Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV, valid SAMSA medical and statutory certification to The MSP Crewing Department at mspapplications@samsa.org.za. Preference will be given to internal candidates who meets the criteria and requirements. No hand-delivered applications will be considered.
Closing date: 6 June 2025

Skills Required