Ship's Crew
CHIEF OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
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)