Licensed Engine Officer

Engine Department Officers (Engineers)

Engine Department Officers, referred to as Engineers, are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our vessels' machinery and propulsion plants.

Many of our officers were previously employed as unlicensed seamen on our vessels. Unlicensed seamen must first meet minimum sea time requirements and take US Coast Guard license exams in order to obtain a license as a First Class Pilot or Third Assistant Engineer.

All of our officers are members of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.), the nation's oldest maritime labor union, established in 1875.

All Interlake officers receive room and board while employed aboard one of our vessels. We also provide paid vacation, pension, medical, and education benefits through M.E.B.A.

All vessel engineers must meet the following requirements:

• Valid US Coast Guard license as a Third Assistant Engineer Of Motor Vessels Of Any Horsepower (US Coast Guard licensing and documentation information can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations.)
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card
• Current physical examination
• Current Department of Transportation Drug Screen
• Legally eligible to be employed in the United States (Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment)