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Chief Engineer (NCV) Jobs in the Merchant Navy

What a Chief Engineer (NCV) does, the certificates required, and how to get discovered by shipping companies hiring worldwide.

What a Chief Engineer (NCV) does

The Chief Engineer (NCV) leads the engine department on near-coastal vessels, responsible for machinery, maintenance and technical operations within the near-coastal trade.

Certificates and requirements

A valid Chief Engineer (Near Coastal Voyage) Certificate of Competency
Full STCW and a valid medical certificate
Senior-engineer near-coastal sea time

Which ships hire Chief Engineer (NCV)s

Chief Engineers (NCV) run coastal tankers, supply vessels, tugs and offshore craft.

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