Senior Officer

Ship Engineering Officers Ranks:

• Chief Engineer: In charge of the engine department. Reports only to the Master. The Chief Engineer's training, responsibility and rank are all superior to those required for a Chief Officer.
• Second Engineer 1st Assistant Engineer: In charge of the day-to-day running of the engine department. Often in charge of main engine maintenance. Takes the 4–8 watch. He is the equivalent of the Chief Mate.