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ENGINE CADET

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Engineer officer trainee undergoing the mandatory 12-month approved shipboard training (sea service) toward the STCW III/1 Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch certificate.

Responsibilities

  • Assist engineers in engine-room watchkeeping, rounds and log recording under supervision

  • Assist in planned maintenance, overhaul and repair of main/auxiliary machinery

  • Complete Training Record Book (TRB) tasks and obtain verification

  • Learn bunkering, fuel/lube oil, bilge and sewage handling procedures (MARPOL)

  • Participate in drills, safety meetings and PTW (hot work, enclosed space) procedures

  • Maintain workshop and engine-room housekeeping

Qualifications

STCW / Mandatory

  • STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)

  • STCW VI/2-1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)

  • STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

  • STCW VI/4-1 Medical First Aid

  • Approved shipboard training with Training Record Book (STCW A-III/1)

Other / Company

  • Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties

  • Enrolled in / completed approved maritime degree programme (e.g., BS Marine Engineering – CHED/MARINA)

  • Workshop skills training (welding, machining) per programme