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on merchant vessels and the increase in the unattended machinery spaces (UMS) aboard them, the number of seafaring engine officers has decreased drastically on board merchant ships. Today, the engine department usually consists of the following number of engine officers and ratings:
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The engine department takes care of the engine room aboard a ship. Rotations vary depending on the vessel or company. Whoever is on a rotation has to stand watch to look over the engine and its components. There are different crew members for watch rotation.
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The engine department emerged with the arrival of marine engines for propulsion, largely during the later half of the 19th century. Due to advances in marine technology during the 20th century, the engine department aboard
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Motorman: A, not always, qualified engine rating who stands a watch with the engine officer, as well as performing routine tasks and assisting engine officers during maintenance.
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and have the license for it, there are 3 basic requirements and they are age, seagoing service, and education/training on
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Machinist/Fitter: A rating (or petty officer) who is specialized in fabrication, welding, etc.
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Additionally, many vessels also carry a specific type of engine officer known as an
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systems and the support systems for crew, passengers, and cargo. These include the
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but staffed with other occupational specialties of the seafarer's trade like:
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that is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the
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Defunct positions within the engine department include the
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What is the Engine Department on a US Merchant Ship?
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Typically, a ship's engine department is run by the
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Engine department (ship)
references
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improve
introducing
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control room
ship
propulsion
ship engine
fuel oil
lubrication
water
distillation
separation process
lighting
air conditioning
refrigeration
merchant ships
deck department


engine officers
Oiler
Wiper
watch officer
stcw
fireman
steam engines

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