Specialist engineer officer on LNG/LPG carriers responsible for the cargo / gas plant – reliquefaction, compressors, vaporisers and gas-fuel systems.
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain cargo compressors, reliquefaction / BOG plant, vaporisers and heaters
Monitor cargo containment, pressures, temperatures and gas-detection systems
Assist in loading, discharge, gassing-up, cool-down and warm-up operations
Maintain cargo-system instrumentation and records
Ensure compliance with IGC Code and company procedures
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW III/1 or III/2 Certificate of Competency
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
STCW VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting
STCW VI/4-1 Medical First Aid
STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
STCW V/1-2 Basic & Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Ops
STCW V/3 Advanced IGF Code training (gas / low-flashpoint-fuelled ships)
Engine Room Resource Management (STCW A-III/1, A-III/2)
High Voltage training – operational level (recommended; ships with installations > 1,000 V)
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
LNG / LPG cargo-handling simulator training
Cargo plant maker training (compressors, reliquefaction)
SIGTTO familiarization