Electro Technical Officer (E.T.O.)

The Electro Technical Officer (E.T.O.) provides electronic, electrical and communications expertise as an integrated member of the Engineering Department and on occasion, performs in the role of duty engineer.

Requirements

• On first joining a ship, the E.T.O. must appraise the Chief Engineer Officer of his engineering qualifications and experience in maintaining and repairing electronic/electrical control equipment and associated electrical apparatus.
• The E.T.O. shall work as directed by the Chief Engineer Officer, to undertake the testing, servicing, and maintenance of all electronic/electrical equipment.
• The E.T.O. is responsible for the maintenance of all electronic navigation aids and communication equipment.
• The E.T.O. shall carry out and record routine servicing and maintenance of all GMDSS and communication facilities and shall repair defects to the best of his abilities.
• The E.T.O. shall supervise and record all electrical service work carried out from shore, to ensure that the equipment is left in a fully operational condition.
• The E.T.O. shall maintain batteries and lifeboat radios as required by statute and keep related records in the Official Log.
• During refits, the E.T.O. shall supervise the work to be done on equipment within his care in order to ensure that the final result is satisfactory.