The US flagged F/V Western Pacific operates primarily in the Central and Western Pacific Ocean. We are currently looking for potential US Licensed Chief Engineers that have experience operating and maintaining large scale tuna purse seiners. Carrying capacity of the vessel is 1600MT of Tuna and trip lengths vary from 30 to 60 days. Contract is on a trip by trip basis.
Experience Requirements:
Operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration system
Brine freezing of tuna
Hydraulics maintenance and repair (vane pumps and pressure compensated system)
Diesel engine operation, maintenance, and repair
Electrical trouble shooting
Understanding of USCG Oil and Pollution rules and regs.
Vessel Particulars
Length: 79m
Main Engine: 3600hp EMD
Generators: 3508 Caterpillar
Refrigeration System: Ammonia — Vilter reciprocating compressors and Mycom reciprocating and screw compressors.
Skiff, Bow Thruster, and Hydraulic Engines: 3412 Caterpillar
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