Third Assistant Engineer

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The Third Assistant Engineer, also known as the Fourth Engineer, is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel.

Generally the most junior marine engineer of the ship, this person is usually responsible for electrical, sewage treatment, lube oil, bilge, and oily water separation systems. Depending on usage, he or she is called "The Third" or "The Fourth" and usually stands a watch and sometimes assists the third mate in maintaining proper operation of the lifeboats.

[edit] See also

• Engine room
• Engineering department

[edit] External links

• International Labour Organization (2000-12-05). Ship-Engineer (Machinist). International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation. Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
• International Maritime Organization [1978] (1995). "III: Standards Regarding the Engine Department", International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, Section A-III/1. 
• Description at WomenOceanographers.org
• Job Description at WHOI
• Job Description at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
• Job Description at Maritime Industry Authority Philippines

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