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Some basic USCG stcw requirements go further into seagoing service, approved trainings such as; engine resource management, gas/steam turbine plants, control systems, etc., and finally the competencies which include "Evidence of Standard of competence". In order to be a watch officer and have the license for it, there are 3 basic requirements and they are age, seagoing service, and education/training on stcw's. There are various positions in an engineering department aboard a ship. Every person on the ship has a designated job with very specific responsibilities. These jobs include Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, Second Assistant Engineer, Third Assistant Engineer, QMED, and Wiper.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for all machinery and system maintenance aboard the ship. They are the person in charge of all operations in regards to operating the ship in the engine department. They oversee all that goes on in the engine room and record all that occurs while underway.

The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of said machinery. They're in charge of ensuring everything is operating properly and if something is not, they are responsible for making sure it is fixed. They fill out paperwork to get new parts, work on fixing damaged machinery, and are in charge of all operational maintenance for all machinery.

The Second Assistant Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of the lube oil, fresh water, as well as the maintenance of the boilers. This person manages the temperature and pressures of both lube oil and fresh water as it goes through all the systems on the ship.

The Third Assistant Engineer is responsible for the safety of the plant, to monitor the systems, and report any problems to the Chief. They are responsible for logging and reporting any events or issues that come up while working on machinery. They are also responsible for looking over the systems in operation and acknowledging when something could be a potential problem.

The QMED (Qualified Member of the Engine Department) participates in routine maintenance and repairs. They are responsible for aiding in starting, monitoring, and maintaining all machinery. They work on fixing problems regarding electrical, plumbing, as well as oil changes.

The Wiper is the most intermediate position on a ship. They are responsible for keeping engine spaces and machinery clean. This position is considered the apprenticeship to becoming an oiler, which consists of oiling and maintaining machinery.

The engineering department takes care of the engine room aboard a ship. Rotations various depending upon what company or vessel you’re on. Usually whoever is on a rotation has to stand watch to look over the engine room and its components. There are different crew members for watch rotation.

In a rotation, the Chief Engineer Officer ensures that the Officer who's in charge of the watch knows what he/she should do in case of an emergency as well as be informed about what exactly is running in the engine room.