What is the general function of marine engineer on board ship?
In the merchant navy, the marine engineer officer is responsible for the maintenance of ships systems. 4th engineer officer has primary responsibility for the fuel systems, which includes purifiers and bunkering of the ship under the supervision of the Chief Engineer officer. He will have several secondary duties which may include safety systems and other duties as required by the Chief and 2nd Engineer officers. 3rd Engineer officer is primarily responsible for the ships auxiliary engines and power generation. If carried on board the ships electrical officer is responsible for the electrical power distribution. Similar to the 4th engineer officer the 3rd engineer officer will have secondary duties which may include refrigeration and air compressors. Other duties will be as required by the 2nd engineer officer and Chief engineer officer. 2nd engineer officer is responsible to the Chief engineer officer for the general running and over All maintenance of the engine room and all ships pl
