The First 30 Days as Chief Engineer: How to Stabilize a Ship (Without Breaking the Crew)
By Daniel G. Teleoaca — Chief Engineer Unlimited The handover is over. You’ve walked the bilges, reviewed the PMS, and identified the weak points. You’ve signed the papers, and the outgoing Chief is off on the taxi or the pilot boat. Now comes the real test. The first 72 hours earn you attention, but the…
