The Chief Engineer is responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions. The Chief Engineer is the head of the entire Engine Department aboard the cruise ship, the highest-ranking officer within the department and.
The Staff Chief Engineer is the second in charge and second highest-ranking officer within the Engine Department of a cruise ship. The Staff Chief Engineer must be fully conversant with all of the Chief Engineer's functions and be able to assume his/her duties and take charge of the ship's Engine Department at.
The 1st Engineer is responsible for the daily maintenance and operations of the engineering and technical aspects of the vessel as directed by the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer. The 1st Engineer is directly responsible for all work performed in the engine room and.