The chief relieves first engineer maneuvering, makes sure you don’t run out of fuel, takes care of ordering parts, gives lock out tag out permission letters, orders :bulk commodities lubes grease, tools, refrigerant , filters, welding gear, new refrigerators for galley. They wear a refs shirt with a whistle to stop eng department crew/officer disputes. Coordinate with deck department to have all port departures/ arrival test completed by sailing time. Argue with port engineer for assistance from equipment repairs from shoreside vendors. Major shipyard dry docking. Yeah he does sit on his ass sometimes. Port state inspections too. ISO compliance. Write evaluations for crewmen and letters of recommendation. Completes the noon report: fuel burned, water made, lube oil consumed, water consumption, waste oil accumulation,
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