⭐Wiper is the most junior rating in the engine department of a ship. Their primary role is to assist engineers and senior engine ratings (Motorman, Oiler, Fitter) with cleaning, maintenance support, and basic engine room tasks. The job focuses heavily on housekeeping, assistance, and learning engine-room operations.Here is a clear and complete list:Duties & Responsibilities of a WIPER (Engine Rating)✅Engine Room Cleaning & Housekeeping (Main Duty)Cleaning floors, bulkheads, ladders, gratings, and platforms.Cleaning bilges, removing oil, water, and debris. Keeping machinery spaces clean and free from hazards. Proper disposal of oily rags and waste according to MARPOL procedures. Assisting in maintaining order and cleanliness throughout the engine department.✅Assisting Senior Engine Ratings & EngineersHelping Oilers, Motormen, and Engineers during repairs and routine maintenance.Passing tools, holding parts, cleaning components, and assisting in dismantling machinery. Cleaning filters, strainers, and equipment parts under supervision. Performing basic tasks like tightening bolts, wiping machinery, and degreasing surfaces.✅Routine Checks & Monitoring (Under Supervision) Taking simple readings (temperature, pressure, tank soundings), when trained and instructed. Observing machinery for leaks, vibrations, or unusual noises and reporting them.Assisting in rounds of the engine room.✅Tank Soundings & Fluid Handling (Supervised)Taking fresh water, bilge, lube oil, and fuel tank soundings with guidance.Assisting in transferring oils or water when instructed. Helping maintain correct levels of consumables and materials.✅Maintenance SupportCleaning and preparing equipment before and after maintenance jobs. Removing rust, painting, and cleaning pipelines and engine room structures. Supporting routine maintenance of boilers, pumps, purifiers, compressors, and generators.✅Safety & Emergency DutiesParticipating in fire, abandon ship, blackout, and emergency drills.Knowing the location of safety equipment: extinguishers, emergency exits, and firefighting gear. Following all PPE requirements and engine room safety rules. Reporting unsafe conditions, leaks, or hazards immediately.✅General DutiesFollowing instructions from engineers, Motorman, Oiler, and Chief Engineer.Maintaining discipline, cleanliness, and good teamwork. Learning machinery operation and systems for future career progression (to Oiler/Motorman). Assisting in inventory, cleaning store rooms, and organizing tools.#education #seaformatoffshore