Mission Lifeline

Mission Lifeline
- 25m SEARCH AND RESCUE VESSEL
- Italy
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Watch: our mission

1st Engineer - Rotational - €1500 - Italy

As Chief Engineer you are responsible for the technical part of the ship's operation. You work on the generators, compressors and pumps and manage the hydraulic systems. The maintenance schedule, the engine monitoring and guiding of the technical team are part of your tasks. During search and rescue operations you support the crew, e.g. launching boats, keeping a lookout, taking care of guests on board.

Possible Rotations:
M11: 08/08/2023 – 08/09/2023
M12: 22/09/2023 - 23/10/2023
M14: 03/12/2023 - 31/12/2023

A longterm contract is also possible, when both sides agree.

Your other tasks include:
- Operating the engines and aggregates (main engine, auxiliary diesel, pumps)
- Operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, e.g. tailgate, warping heads
- Maintenance and care of the engines and aggregates during operation (filter change, operating material control)
- Documentation of ongoing operation
- Documentation of maintenance work

Required Qualifications:
- Ship operation technology education or higher level
- Basic understanding and operation of electrical equipment in engine compartment and on deck
- Knowledge of ship operations, sentries, rope service
- Troubleshooting experience
- Experience with MWM, Solé Diesel, Scania engines or comparable engines
- Willingness to participate in the engine watch
- Experience in welding and metal processing
- Experience in maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systemsA
- Ability to work with volunteers without sea experience
- Good English language skills
- Physical fitness and mental resilience

Preferred Qualification:
- Experience on ocean-going vessels
- Experience in mooring ships
- Vocational education as ship's mechanic or ship's operations
- Certificate of Competency Technical Watch Officer (STCW A-III/1)
- Certificate of Competency Technical Second Officer (STCW A-III/2)
- Certificate of competency for ship's personnel on navigational watch (STCW A-II/4)
- Valid Certificate of Competency Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)

Position

Crew position1st Engineer
Type of workRotational
Availability 22 Sep 2023 until 23 Oct 2023
Salary €1500
Expenses to/from vesselPaid by skipper / boat owner
Expenses onboardPaid by skipper / boat owner
Team / SoloNot important
InterviewWhatever is convenient
We will arrange a date and time that is convenient for us both

Vessel

TypeMotor Yacht
Make/modelSEARCH AND RESCUE VESSEL
Length25 metres
Berth5
Sailing from Italy , Augusta
Sailing to Local sailing , Augusta
Language spoke aboardEnglish
Boat descriptionSEARCH AND RESCUE VESSEL: A 1966 navy ship converted into a 24m by 5m fast first-responder ship for rescue missions in the Central Mediterranean, operating in international waters between north coast of Libya and south of European Islands. Registered as pleasure craft under German flag. 9 person crew, equipped with RHIB, bordhospital for the medical team and the latest communication and navigation equipment. It has a 699kW engine with cruse speed 8-10 kn and max speed 14-15 kn.