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			{{short description\|Organizational unit aboard a ship}}
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			An '''engine department''' or '''engineering department''' is an organizational unit aboard a ] that is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the ] systems and the support systems for crew, passengers, and cargo.<ref>Wise Geek: </ref>
			These include the ], ], ], ] ], ], ], ], and ].

			The engine department emerged with the arrival of marine engines for propulsion, largely during the later half of the 19th century. Due to advances in marine technology during the 20th century, the engine department aboard ]s is considered equally important as the ], since trained engine officers are required to handle the machinery on a ship.{{cn\|date=July 2012}}
	Marine engineers are the members of a ship's crew that operate and maintain the propulsion and other systems on board the vessel. Marine Engineering staff also deal with the facilities on board,including electric power generation plants, lighting, ] and water systems. They deal with bulk fuel transfers, and require knowlage of mechanical ,air conditioning,refregeration fresh water generation and (wast oils treatment units which is very important to prevent marine polution which could lead to harming beautiful sea creatures like fish,dolphins, seabirds and marine life in general) .they are knowlageable of controle and electric engineering in addition to ship construction,naval architecture (as thy are responsible for fuel oil ,lubricating oils,and fresh water transformation between tanks on board which is a process that could be critical to the ships stability yet <the captain must be informed as a safety precaution>).computers and networking between computers on board is the engineers responsbility in most ships ,as collage and maritime accademies graduates study intense computer courses and programing while the deck side study computer as users.also welding and turning skills are essential as thy could be cretical in problem solving setuations,specialy underwater welding. like all officers on board ,engineers get coarses concerning ] and first aid,safety,security,polution prevention as well as in dealing with the ship's boats checks according to the international maritime organization regulations and STCW 95 convintion also thy are responsible for other technical safety and polution prevention tasks and safety systems under the supervision and responsibility of the captain. Also they are involved in the design and construction of these complicated systems. New design is mostly included within the ] or ]. The field is concidered a branch of ], although the modern marine engineer requires knowledge (and hands on experience) with ], ], ], ], ], ], naval architecture, ],steam generations ] and even ] on certain military vessels. Yet still the captain of the ship with a limited knowlage in all these fields has to relay totaly on the engineering department skills cocerning these maters and he is the one held responsible and even the only one who goes to jail in case of accidents according to the maritime low as he is the representetive of both the flag authorities and the ships owner at sea.

			The engine department takes care of the engine room aboard a ship. Rotations vary depending on the vessel or company. Whoever is on a rotation has to stand watch to look over the engine and its components. There are different crew members for watch rotation.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=STCW engineering watchkeeping principles\|url=https://weh.maritime.edu/stcw/2018/content/principles.html#:~:text=The%20officer%20in%20charge%20of%20the%20engineering%20watch%20is%20the,testing,%20as%20required,%20of%20all\|access-date=2021-05-15\|website=weh.maritime.edu}}</ref>
⚫	== ~~Insignia~~ ==
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	Engineer Officers bear the same number of stripes, on cuffs and on epaulettes, as Deck Officers with the complementary rank. For instance, a Chief Engineer bears 4 stripes, as a Captain does, but they are distinguished by the cuffs and epaulettes bearing the purple between the stripes.
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			Typically, a ship's engine department is run by the ]s but staffed with other occupational specialties of the seafarer's trade like:
			*Machinist/Fitter: A rating (or petty officer) who is specialized in fabrication, welding, etc.
			*Motorman: A, not always, qualified engine rating who stands a watch with the engine officer, as well as performing routine tasks and assisting engine officers during maintenance.
			*]: A rating who is responsible for ensuring that machinery is adequately lubricated. Performs menial tasks such as cleaning, sounding tanks etc.
			*]: The lowest rating in the engine room and is tasked with keeping the machinery spaces clean and tidy. Wipers usually go on to become oilers once they are familiar with engine room machinery and specific routines.

			In order to be a ] and have the license for it, there are 3 basic requirements and they are age, seagoing service, and education/training on ]'s. <ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|title=What are the STCW Requirements for Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch (OICEW)?\|url=https://www.edumaritime.net/stcw/general-requirements-for-oicew\|access-date=2021-03-16\|website=www.edumaritime.net\|language=en-us}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Edumaritime\|title=USCG OICEW STCW Requirements - Merchant Mariner Credential\|url=https://www.edumaritime.net/uscg-mmc/uscg-requirements-for-oicew-stcw-endorsement\|access-date=2021-04-28\|website=www.edumaritime.net\|language=en-us}}</ref>
	A different means, of differentiating Engineering officers from Deck officers, is by the insignia above the stripes. In some merchant fleets, a propeller is located above the Engineer's stripes, whilst an anchor or a diamond is located above the Deck officer's stripes.

			Defunct positions within the engine department include the ], who was a rating responsible for shoveling coal into the boiler furnaces of ]s, and the ], a rating that loaded coal in the bunkers and transported the coal from the bunkers to the firemen.
	== Background ==
	A ship's crew is divided into two distinct sections: those who navigate the ship and those who maintain the machinery and controls, carrying out all repair functions on-board. The navigators are deck officers and report to the Master (also functionally referred to as ]), which is a Naval rank. Engineers are running and maintaining all machinery, reporting to the ]. Also on board are the crew or 'Ratings', who are 'other ranks' or hands who, though not officers, play a key role in running the ship by assisting the officers in daily operations. In the Engine department, this includes Wiremen (who assist Electrical Officers), Fitters, Motormen , Wipers or utilitymen who play a large role in the daily upkeep of the engine room.

			Nowadays due to the increase in ] on merchant vessels and the increase in the unattended machinery spaces (UMS) aboard them, the number of seafaring engine officers has decreased drastically on board merchant ships. Today, the engine department usually consists of the following number of engine officers and ratings:{{cn\|date=July 2012}}
	The original term Engineers (on a ship) meant the technical people who dealt with the engines , as opposed to the Consulting Engineer concept (their counterparts on land). Marine Engineers are generally more 'hands on', and work in arduous conditions with temperatures in the engine room spaces exceeding 45 - 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Patience and a logical approach needs to be maintained at all times, especially when dealing with heavy machinery in a seaway. Encouraging this mindset can present a leadership challenge.

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	There are 4 classifications of Marine Engineering licences throughout the merchant marine, those being Chief Engineer, ], ], and ].
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			Additionally, many vessels also carry a specific type of engine officer known as an ].
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Organizational unit aboard a ship

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An engine department or engineering department is an organizational unit aboard a ship that is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the propulsion systems and the support systems for crew, passengers, and cargo. These include the ship engine, fuel oil, lubrication, water distillation, separation process, lighting, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

The engine department emerged with the arrival of marine engines for propulsion, largely during the later half of the 19th century. Due to advances in marine technology during the 20th century, the engine department aboard merchant ships is considered equally important as the deck department, since trained engine officers are required to handle the machinery on a ship.

The engine department takes care of the engine room aboard a ship. Rotations vary depending on the vessel or company. Whoever is on a rotation has to stand watch to look over the engine and its components. There are different crew members for watch rotation.

Typically, a ship's engine department is run by the engine officers but staffed with other occupational specialties of the seafarer's trade like:

Machinist/Fitter: A rating (or petty officer) who is specialized in fabrication, welding, etc.
Motorman: A, not always, qualified engine rating who stands a watch with the engine officer, as well as performing routine tasks and assisting engine officers during maintenance.
Oiler: A rating who is responsible for ensuring that machinery is adequately lubricated. Performs menial tasks such as cleaning, sounding tanks etc.
Wiper: The lowest rating in the engine room and is tasked with keeping the machinery spaces clean and tidy. Wipers usually go on to become oilers once they are familiar with engine room machinery and specific routines.

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. 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".

Defunct positions within the engine department include the fireman, who was a rating responsible for shoveling coal into the boiler furnaces of steam engines, and the coal trimmer, a rating that loaded coal in the bunkers and transported the coal from the bunkers to the firemen.

Nowadays due to the increase in automation on merchant vessels and the increase in the unattended machinery spaces (UMS) aboard them, the number of seafaring engine officers has decreased drastically on board merchant ships. Today, the engine department usually consists of the following number of engine officers and ratings:

Additionally, many vessels also carry a specific type of engine officer known as an electro-technical officer.

References

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Wise Geek: What is the Engine Department on a US Merchant Ship?
"STCW engineering watchkeeping principles". weh.maritime.edu. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
"What are the STCW Requirements for Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch (OICEW)?". www.edumaritime.net. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
Edumaritime. "USCG OICEW STCW Requirements - Merchant Mariner Credential". www.edumaritime.net. Retrieved 2021-04-28.

Shipboard occupations

Deck
department

Deck officers	Shipmaster (captain) Officer of the watch Chief mate Second mate Third mate Cadet
Deck ratings	Boatswain Able seaman Ordinary seaman

Engine
department

Engine officers	Chief engineer Second engineer Third engineer Fourth engineer
Engine ratings	Motorman Oiler Wiper

Steward's
department

Steward officers	Purser
Steward ratings	Chief cook Chief steward Steward

Others

Nautical operations

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