Assistant Engineer
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The Assistant Engineer can hold the rank of First, Second or Third on-board a vessel depending on how many crew are employed, but the job responsibilities are almost the same for each of these maritime jobs. You must report directly to the Designated Duty Engineer or the Chief Engineer whilst assisting the rest of the engineering crew in maintenance, repairs, operations, and other workings of the ship regarding its main propulsion systems, water supply, electrical supply, and other equipment.
To become a Chief Engineer, you have to start out as one of the Assistant Engineers and you will progress as you gain more sea experience. You can work anywhere in the world where there is a port, and you will usually find jobs on board a merchant vessel, container ship, cruise ship, fishing trawler, oil rig or yacht among other vessels.