// Walkthrough
Chief engineer CVs are filtered on two lines: CoC level and engine makes. Everything else exists to support those two.
The page leads with full name, role, and CoC level spelled out — "Chief Engineer Y2", "Chief Engineer Y1", "MEOL" — followed by nationality and current location. Precision matters; agencies filter on this string character for character. A profile of two or three sentences sets out vessel size range, drivetrain experience (MTU, MAN, Caterpillar), and any specialties such as hybrid, diesel-electric, or propulsion refit. Measured language reads better than enthusiasm.
Certificates follow: MCA or USCG CoC at level, STCW engineering modules (V/1-1, V/1-2 where applicable), and ENG1. Every line carries a verified expiry date; captains and yacht managers check these directly.
Sea service runs one row per yachting contract, with vessel size, tonnage, power output, and drivetrain type. Refit weeks should be separated from charter weeks — they represent distinct skill sets.
The engine-make block is what captains, ETOs, and management companies read first. List MTU, MAN, Caterpillar, Cummins, and any hybrid or diesel-electric systems with voltage class (low, medium, high). Refit and newbuild experience follows: shipyards (Lürssen, Feadship, Heesen, Sunseeker, Princess), duration, and role on the project. References come from captains, yacht managers, and yard project managers; at chief engineer level, the captain reference is the load-bearing one.
A long career in the shipping industry is a strong signal of professionalism and competence, but don't list every detail for each bulk carrier you worked on — add one line per vessel in the background section with name, size, propulsion power, and rank. A decade in cruise ships or offshore support vessels may be impressive, but it doesn't filter in — yacht experience carries different weight.
A professional photo — clean, no overalls or grease. Phone, date of birth, and reference contacts stay off the public CV by default.
// What captains scan for
- Two people read this CV — the captain and management/superintendent (usually ex-engineers). Write so both can scan it in under a minute.
- Engine makes plus voltage class are the lines that get you into agency searches. Both should be obvious.
- Refit and newbuild weeks are not charter weeks. Separate them on the sea-service block.
- COC III/2 - 3, Endorsements, STCW V/1-1, and ENG1 expiry dates must be current. Chiefs verify routinely.
- "Diesel engines" is too vague to filter on. Name the makes, model series, and hours.
- Cut the filler. "Hard-worker", "passionate about the sea", "team player" — captains scan past them. CoC, engine makes, refit weeks are what they trust.
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