A professional who coordinates repair and maintenance functions furnished operating fleet to minimize loss of revenue and cost of repairs. Responsibilities include:

• Reviews repair request and compares request with previous work accomplished on ship concerned and similar vessels to determine that expenditures are economically sound.
• Prepares recommendations for work, and initiates procurement of materials.
• Inspects machinery, equipment, or spaces outlined in work request, draws up job specifications, and obtains bids from contractors or shipyards to perform repairs.
• Maintains contact with contractors to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
• Investigates machinery casualties to determine cause, and advises ship's officers in methods of operation to prevent recurrence of casualty or maloperation.
• Maintains records of engineering costs for each vessel, such as repairs, supplies, and personnel.
• Cooperates with regulatory bodies to ensure that requirements for alterations, repair, or modifications are kept at minimum cost consistent with safety.
• May represent ferry system interests in ferry and terminal construction and maintenance activities, and in union contract negotiations.