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Marine Positions Three
main departments Within a normal Merchant Ship's complement are
three departments:
The
Deck Department is also responsible for cosmetic maintenance of the vessel,
seamanship operations, and the bulk of the legal and commercial business on
board. Master
The Master is the company's management
representative and the ultimate authority on board. The Master is responsible
for the lives of all personnel on board, the safety of the vessel, the cargo
and the environment. The Master is responsible for ensuring that the
vessel is navigated and operated safely and efficiently, with regard to
international, national and company regulations. Chief
Officer The Chief Officer is the designated Safety and
Training Officer of the vessel, and is in charge of the Deck Department. The
Chief Officer is responsible to the Master for all Deck Department-related
matters, including the planning and execution of all cargo and ballast
operations. Second
Officer The Second Officer is the Watchkeeping Officer
responsible for bridge navigational equipment, passage planning, medical
supplies and radio equipment. Third
Officer The Third Officer is the Watchkeeping Officer
responsible for maintaining the vessel's life-saving and firefighting safety
equipment and general administration. Bosun
(Boatswain) Reports to the Chief Officer and supervises/leads Able
Seamen and Ordinary Seamen. Pumpman
Reports to the Chief Officer, assisting with cargo
operations, and performs routine maintenance of deck machinery and equipment. AB
(Able Seaman) Supports the Deck Officers in all aspects of
bridge, cargo and seamanship operations, under the supervision of the Bosun,
and Pumpman as required. O/S
(Ordinary Seaman) Junior position to the Able Seaman, the O/S
supports the Deck Officers in all aspects of bridge, cargo and seamanship
operations, under the supervision of the Bosun, and Pumpman as required. Engine Department Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer is in charge of the Engine Department,
and responsible to the Master for all Department matters. The Chief Engineer is
responsible for the technical maintenance of all equipment in the Engine Room,
and machinery on deck. First
Assistant Engineer The First Assistant Engineer is in charge of the
day-to-day operations of the Engine Department and Engineer Officers and crew. Second
Assistant Engineer The Second Assistant Engineer is the Watchkeeping
Engineer responsible for the condition and maintenance of the generators, cargo
pumps, fuel pumps and lube oil pumps. Third
Assistant Engineer The Third Assistant Engineer is the Watchkeeping
Engineer responsible for the condition and maintenance of the air compressors,
purifiers, fresh water generators, boilers, lifeboat engines, and in
conjunction with the Third Officer, the firefighting and life-saving equipment
in the Engine Room. Number
One Oiler Reports to the First Assistant Engineer and
supervises the Oilers and Wipers, delegating jobs as directed by the First
Engineer. Oiler
Supports the Engineer Officers in all aspects of
engine watchkeeping duties, maintenance and repairs. Wiper
Junior position to the Oiler, the Wiper supports
the Engineer Officers in all aspects of engine watchkeeping duties, maintenance
and repairs. The Catering Department is responsible for all
culinary aspects on board the vessel, laundry and hygiene. Chief Cook
The Chief Cook is responsible for the ship's
Catering Department, reports to the Master, and supervises the Second Cook and
Utility in all aspects including discipline and hygiene. The Chief Cook budgets
and controls the food guidelines within the limits set by the Master, devises
varied menus, and is responsible for promoting nutritional values and cooking
for the Officers. Second
Cook Reports to the Chief Cook, cooks for the ratings
and assists the Utility in aspects of his duties. Utility
Serves the Officers during meals, assists the Chief
and Second Cook and performs cleaning and hygiene duties.
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