Ship's Crew

Without passing off Master's responsibilities, the Chief Officer is responsible for the deck department.

This includes but is not limited to :

Master's assistant during maneuvering
Replace the Master during his absence
Cargo operations and all relevant obligations / information
Deck and deck equipment operation and maintenance according to classification societies requirements, flag State requirements, national and international rules and regulations
Administration of deck crew
Safety on deck
Keep his watch on the bridge (usually from 04.00 to 08.00 hours and from 16.00 to 20.00 hours)