Author: Daniel G. Teleoaca – Chief Engineer Unlimited Engineers often pride themselves on being “hands-on.” We speak the language of torque, pressure, and temperature. But in the shipping office, the language is different. They speak in ROI, OPEX, and CAPEX. I’ve seen brilliant technical Chiefs get their budget requests rejected year after year. Not because…
By Daniel George Teleoaca | Chief Engineer Unlimited The engine room is a symphony of steel, heat, and pressure. But as any seasoned Chief knows, the most complex system on board doesn’t have a serial number. It’s the crew. In the old days, “leadership” meant shouting the loudest and ruling through fear. In the modern…
By Daniel George Teleoaca | Chief Engineer Unlimited Every engineer knows the sound of a midnight alarm. It’s the sound of a failed component, a lost night of sleep, and—if the failure is critical—thousands of euros in lost charter time. In the industry, we often celebrate the “Hero Engineer”—the guy who spends 24 hours straight…
Stop being a “Greasy Chief.” Start being a Carbon Manager.
The maritime engine room of 2025 has a new set of rules. For decades, our value was measured by our ability to turn a wrench and keep the RPMs steady.
Today, that’s just the baseline.
With the enforcement of CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) and EEXI, a Chief Engineer’s most valuable tool isn’t a hammer—it’s Data. If you aren’t managing your ship’s carbon intensity, you aren’t just falling behind; you’re becoming a liability to the owner.
I’ve spent 13 years in the Chief’s seat, and I’ve seen the industry shift from “mechanical grit” to “environmental precision.”
In my latest master guide on ChiefEngineerLog.com, I break down:
✅ The “Carbon Math”: Why your CII rating is the only metric that matters for your career future.
✅ The 1% Gains: Where to find fuel savings in your Power Management and Thermal Recovery systems.
✅ The Fuel Revolution: What you need to study RIGHT NOW regarding Methanol, LNG, and Ammonia to stay relevant.
The Future-Proof Chief doesn’t wait for a company memo. They lead from the front.
I’ve also included my World-Class Strategic Energy Audit Template—a comprehensive framework to help you baseline your plant’s performance today.
Read the full article and get the template here: 👉 https://chiefengineerlog.com/2025/12/23/the-future-proof-chief-engineering-the-transition-to-net-zero/
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By Daniel George Teleoaca | Chief Engineer Unlimited There is a specific feeling that hits the stomach of a Junior Engineer when the agent calls the ship thirty minutes before arrival: “US Coast Guard is waiting on the dock.” For the unprepared, that feeling is panic. For the seasoned professional, it is simply “Game Time.”…
Author: Daniel G. Teleoaca – Unlimited Chief Engineer In the boardrooms of Hamburg, Singapore, and Copenhagen, a quiet calculation is being made. It is a calculation that terrifies the average seafarer but should thrill the exceptional one. The narrative sold to the public is simple: Autonomous shipping is coming. The crew will be removed. The…
(And How the Top 10% Are Quietly Future-Proofing Themselves) Author: Daniel G. Teleoaca – Unlimited Chief Engineer If you still believe that being a Chief Engineer is mainly about knowing how to swing a hammer, read a pressure gauge, and keep the main engine turning, you are already on the retirement list—you just haven’t received…
The Maritime Triple Revolution The maritime industry stands at the precipice of a transformation unlike any other in its history. Three megatrends—Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Twins, and Decarbonization—are converging to redefine how fleets operate, how chief engineers lead, and how the global shipping sector meets its environmental and regulatory obligations. The integration of these technologies…
The maritime industry is approaching a pivotal moment in its technological evolution, enabled by the integration of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI). While AI-driven digital twins and sensor analytics have already enhanced engine room management and predictive maintenance, the arrival of quantum computing promises to exponentially accelerate these capabilities. Quantum AI offers the potential…
When the engine stops at midnight, alarms blare, and the clock is ticking, all theory vanishes. What follows is tested skill, leadership, and ironclad methodology. In 2025, the best marine chief engineers are not only technical experts—they’re confident, calm decision-makers empowered by real-world diagnostic frameworks, root cause thinking, and advanced tools. This world-exclusive masterclass fuses…