First Assistant Engineer (Japanese-style title, equivalent to Second Engineer) – second-in-command of the engine department, responsible for day-to-day engine-room operations and maintenance.
Responsibilities
Plan and direct daily engine-room work and the planned maintenance system
Supervise and train engineers and engine ratings
Oversee main-engine and major auxiliary overhauls
Supervise bunkering, fuel treatment and sounding records
Maintain engine stores, spares inventory and maintenance records
Deputise for the Chief Engineer
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW III/2 Certificate of Competency – Second Engineer (≥ 3,000 kW) or III/3 (750–3,000 kW)
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
Engine Room Resource Management (STCW A-III/1, A-III/2)
Leadership & Managerial Skills (STCW A-II/2 / A-III/2)
High Voltage training – management level (STCW A-III/2; ships with installations > 1,000 V)
STCW V/1-1 Advanced Oil / Chemical Tanker Cargo Ops or V/1-2 Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Ops (as per vessel type) – tankers
STCW V/3 Advanced IGF Code training (gas / low-flashpoint-fuelled ships)
STCW V/4 Advanced training for ships in polar waters (if trading in polar waters)
STCW V/2 Crisis Management & Human Behaviour (passenger ships); STCW V/2 Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity (ro-ro passenger ships)
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
Engine Room Simulator training (management level)
Main engine maker training