Officers and Crew in the Deck Department

A presentation regarding the officers and crew in the deck department, including their duties and responsibilities

1. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 1

2. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 2 WHAT IS THE DECK DEPARTMENT? Organizational unit onboard a vessel Consists of Officers and Ratings Responsible for maintaining the ship’s hull, cargo gear , accommodation , vessel’s life saving and firefighting appliances

3. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 3 WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE DECK DEPARTMENT?

4. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 4 WHO ARE THE OFFICERS IN THE DECK DEPARTMENT?

5. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 5 WHO IS THE MASTER? Captain of the vessel Has command of the vessel Usually the Ship Security Officer Has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions with respect to safety and pollution prevention onboard

6. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 6 WHAT IS THE MASTER’S OVERRIDING AUTHORITY? “5.1 The Company should clearly define and document the master's responsibility with regard to:  implementing the safety and environmental protection policy of the Company;  motivating the crew in the observation of that policy;  issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner;  verifying that specified requirements are observed; and reviewing the SMS and reporting its deficiencies to the shore based management .” - The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

7. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 7 WHAT ARE THE MASTER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? General Shipowner’s and Charterer’s main representative onboard Ensures vessel’s compliance with International and National Laws and other Statutory Requirements Safety Ensures maintenance of safety, security and pollution prevention equipment Navigation Ensures safe navigation of the vessel

8. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 8 WHAT ARE THE MASTER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Cargo Ensures completion of all documents related to cargo operations Ensures vessel’s sea-worthiness prior to sailing Crew Ensures crew are disciplined and motivated Ensures that mandatory resting hours are followed

9. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 9 WHO IS THE CHIEF OFFICER? Also called a Chief Mate Head of the Deck Department Usually the Ship Safety Officer In charge of the vessel’s navigation, watch duties, cargo operations and deck maintenance In charge of the Deck Cadet’s onboard training

10. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 10 WHAT ARE THE CHIEF OFFICER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? General Works with Chief Engineer to maintain cargo and ballast systems Cargo Responsible for preparing cargo and ballast plans, cargo spaces prior to loading; and cargo systems Safety Ensures vessel is sea-worthy to sail regardless of the weather Crew May be appointed as the Medical Officer Informs the Master about the health and welfare of the crew

11. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 11 WHO IS THE SECOND OFFICER? Also called a Second Mate Vessel’s Navigator and GMDSS/Radio Officer Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch Assists the Chief Officer during Cargo Operations

12. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 12 WHAT ARE THE SECOND OFFICER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Navigation Responsible for preparing the Passage Plan Responsible for maintaining the Bridge/Navigational equipment Safety Ensures that Deck and Security Watch are maintained Ensures that vessel is securely moored while in port Assists in docking/undocking operations Cargo Assists the Chief Officer in preparing ballast and cargo spaces

13. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 13 WHO IS THE THIRD OFFICER? Also called a Third Mate Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch Usually delegated by the Chief Officer to assist as the Ship Safety Officer In charge of maintaining the life saving appliances and firefighting equipment under the supervision of the Chief Officer

14. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 14 WHAT ARE THE THIRD OFFICER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Navigation Assists the Second Officer in Navigational Responsibilities Safety Responsible in the maintenance, inventory and stowage of safety, lifesaving and firefighting equipment Cargo Assists the Chief Officer in preparing ballast and cargo spaces Assists the Chief Officer during Cargo Operations

15. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 15 WHO IS THE DECK CADET? Future Deck Officer-in-Training Under the direct supervision of the Chief Officer

16. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 16 WHAT ARE THE DECK CADET’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Helps maintain the cleanliness of the Bridge Assists the Master and other Deck Officers in preparing documents and other paper works

17. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 17 WHO ARE THE RATINGS IN THE DECK DEPARTMENT?

18. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 18 WHO IS THE BOATSWAIN? Also called a Bosun Part of the Bridge Watch Petty Officer delegated by the Chief Officer to supervise the Able Seaman and Ordinary Seaman

19. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 19 WHAT ARE THE BOATSWAIN’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Oversees chemical and paint stocks In charge of maintaining the cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment Assists the Chief Officer in Deck maintenance Supervises the Able Seaman and Ordinary Seaman in the cleaning, rustscaling and painting of enclosed spaces, hull, deck, masts and superstructure

20. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 20 WHO IS THE ABLE SEAMAN? Also called AB/Quarter Master Assists Officer on Navigational Watch In charge of Deck maintenance and cleaning under the direct supervision of the Boatswain

21. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 21 WHAT ARE THE ABLE SEAMAN’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Takes Watches, Lookouts and Watchkeeping in Ports Carries Deck and Accommodation Patrol Assists in Cargo Operations Moors and Unmoors the vessel Cleans, Rustscales and Paints the vessel

22. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 22 WHO IS THE ORDINARY SEAMAN? Also called OS Considered as an AB-in-Training Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the vessel

23. DECK DEPARTMENT Ma. Lourisa Loren C. de Guzman - Tumpang 23 THANK YOU