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SHIP PERSONNEL

Seafarers
Seafarers hold a variety of professions and ranks, and each of these roles carries unique responsibilities which are integral to the successful operation of a seafaring vessel. A ship's bridge, filled with sophisticated equipment, requires skills differing from those used on the deck, which houses berthing and cargo gear, which requires skills different from those used in a ship's engine room, and so on. The following is only a partial listing of professions and ranks. Ship operators have understandably employed a wide variety of positions, given the vast array of technologies, missions, and circumstances that ships have been subjected to over the years. A ship's crew can generally be divided into four main categories the deck department, the engineering department, the steward's department, and other.

Ship Departments
Deck Department Engineering Department Steward's department Other

Deck Department
The Deck Department is an organizational unit aboard naval and merchant ships. A Deck Officer is an officer serving in the deck department. The main work of the deck department is proper watchstanding and the maintenance of the ship's hull, cargo equipment, and accommodations as well as the ship's life saving and firefighting appliances. A typical deck department for a merchant ship would include:
Chief Officer/Chief Mate Second Officer/Second Mate Third Officer/Third Mate Boatswain !"e Seamen Ordinar# Seamen

Engineering Department
arine !ngineering on board a ship refers to the operation and maintenance of the propulsion and other systems such as: electrical power generation plant" lighting" air conditioning" refrigeration" and water systems on board the vessel.
Chief Engineer Second Engineer Third Engineer $o%rth Engineer Engineering Cadet &%a"ified Mem!er of the Engine Department '%mpman Oi"er (iper

Steward's department
'%rser Chief Steward Chief Cook Steward's ssistant

Captain !aster
Captain/Master The #aptain or aster is the ship's highest responsible officer, acting on behalf of the ship's owner. $hether the captain is a member of the deck department or not is a matter of some controversy, and generally depends on the opinion of an individual captain. $hen a ship has a Third ate, the #aptain does not stand watch.

Masters Responsibilities
The !aster is responsible for proper ship safety, e"ploitation and maintenance. Sufficient number of job # duty description and responsibilities for all persons on board must be issued, when signing on, to ensure that all tasks are taken properly care of, including and not limitative to
$atch keeping !aintenance planning and follow%up &mergency measures and drills 'argo operations All tasks relevant to the proper ship e"ploitation and safe ship

operation.

!aster"s Resp#nsi$ilities %&th#rit'

$ith regard to quality and safety policies, the !aster is the head of the quality and safety committee on board and is responsible for
(mplementing the quality and safety policy of the 'ompany on basis of international

conventions, codes and national legislation

!otivating the crew in the e"ecution of that policy (ssuing appropriate orders and instructions to all crew members in a clear and simple

manner
)eviewing the quality and safety guide%lines and pollution prevention procedures (mplementing regular quality and safety meetings to plan and review all progress

regarding quality and safety onboard.

!embers of the quality and safety committee shall be nominated by the !aster but shall

at least include heads of the different departments.

)eport of such meetings must be maintained and a copy issued to the quality and safety

section of the 'ompany

*iling of all check%lists

!aster"s Resp#nsi$ilities %&th#rit'

The !aster shall ensure that all emergency procedures are defined and maintained through planning, training and drills in view to minimi+e the consequences if accidents # incidents should occur, including anti%pollution and safety measures, in the best interest of crew, ship and marine environment. ,e has to ensure that all lifesaving and safety equipments are kept in a proper order according to regulations at all times. The !aster is responsible to report to the 'ompany all defects and other matters which could affect the safe operation of the ship or could present a risk of pollution, and which require the assistance of the 'ompany to ensure that they are rectified and implemented on board of all vessels concerned.

!aster"s Resp#nsi$ilities %&th#rit'

The !aster is responsible for the seaworthiness of the vessel in accordance with rules and regulations issued by
(nternational # -ational authorities *lag states .ort states 'lassification societies

and has full Authority to take the proper decision according to the circumstances. The !aster is responsible for the safe navigation at all times, crew relation, catering and welfare, good discipline, evaluation of crew performance training, familiari+ation and working morale The !aster is responsible for all necessary reportings and liaisons on board. ,e represents the 'ompany, the owners as well as the charterers, and is the reporting line to the 'ompany, owners, charterers, and any third party if required. The !aster is responsible for accounting of the vessel, provisions, control of purchasing, and if necessary to report any discrepancy. /ne of his main functions is to keep himself professionally up to date, to provide his e"perience to the ship's staff in a way to increase e"perience and professional updating. (n his absence, the 'hief /fficer will take command.

Interrelati#ns (Ship)Sh#re* The !aster is responsible for the feedback line of data from the ship to the company or any third party, as described in further subjects.
As a summary we could say that The !aster is responsible for the seaworthiness, navigation, cargo and maintenance of his vessel, according to all mandatory regulations. ,e is responsible to identify all defects, to report them to the 'ompany, to the 'lassification Society, to any third party if relevant, and, if this is not possible, to handle them directly on board. The !aster will assist the shore based management with information. A good communication between both parties is, in this matter, vital. The !aster is responsible for all reporting obligations on board such as, but not limited to
0aily annotations in logbook Soundings and report in logbook 0aily rounds and report in logbook Safety rounds and report in logbook Sanitary inspections and report in logbook Safety drills, main safety maintenance and report in logbook !ain test and routines and report in logbook /perational information and report in logbook

The !aster is responsible for the crew administration, duty, working hours and overtime carried out 1time%sheet to be countersigned by 'hief &ngineer or 'hief /fficer2.

Change #f !aster
The aster must prepare a record of information in view to familiarize his successor with the vessel. This record must include information such as:
#argo on board, port of lading, port of discharge #argo condition, stability condition, schedules, dangerous cargo %oyage planning &hip's characteristics, equipment, maintenance &hip's charter'party (if any) &hip's certificates &hip's stores and provisions, *outine messages to be sent #rew evaluation &hip's budget and funds etc.

The relieving The relieving board.

aster will take over the responsibility that all stocks are correct as accounted. aster prior taking over should be familiarized with vessel condition, cargo and safety on

The relieve must be indicated in the deck logbook.

Deck Department

Chief Officer Chief !ate

The Chief Officer 1often called the 'hief !ate in the 3nited States2 is the head of the deck department on a merchant vessel, second%in%command after the ship's !aster. The 'hief !ate's primary responsibilities are the vessel's cargo operations, its stability, and supervising the deck crew. The mate is responsible for the safety and security of the ship, as well as the welfare of the crew on board. Additional duties include maintenance of the ship's hull, cargo gears, accommodations, the life saving appliances and the firefighting appliances. The 'hief !ate also trains the crew and cadets on various aspects like safety, firefighting, search and rescue, and various other contingencies. /n most vessels, the 'hief /fficer and *irst /fficer 1or *irst !ate2 are synonymous, but passenger vessels often carry a separate *irst /fficer who is junior to the 'hief /fficer.

Chief Officer"s Resp#nsi$ilities

$ithout passing off !aster's responsibilities, the 'hief /fficer is responsible for the deck department. This includes but is not limited to
!aster's assistant during maneuvering )eplace the !aster during his absence 'argo operations and all relevant obligations # information 0eck 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 4eep his watch on the bridge 1usually from 56.55 to 57.55 hours and from 89.55 to :5.55 hours2

Change #f Chief Officer

+nformation such as:
aintenance ,rogram #argo, ship's condition and characteristics &tability -eck crew evaluation Administration, stock, budget etc.

ust at least be included in the relieve procedure and report.

Resp#nsi$ilit' #f Crew !em$ers

*esponsibilities and tasks of all crew members signing on shall be clearly defined and e.plained on arrival on board. This includes but is not limitative to:
-aily duty and responsibilities -uty and responsibilities in any case of emergency

An updated plan for any case of emergency must be at all time available, clear and understandable for all crew members. A copy of this plan shall be included in the #ontingency plan and shall be considered mandatory for everybody.

Sec#nd Officer Sec#nd !ate

The Second Officer 1or Second !ate2 of a merchant vessel is usually in charge of navigation and is the ne"t licensed position above Third /fficer and below 'hief /fficer. The second mate typically stands the 8:%6 navigation watch. That is, the Second !ate will stand watch from 8:55 to 8955 at noon and again from 5555 to 5655 in the nights. The Second !ate is typically the navigation officer aboard a ship. The navigation officer is responsible for maintaining the charts and navigational equipment on the bridge. The duties also usually entail developing the voyage plans under the direction of the ship's !aster. (n the 3nited States system, it takes ;95 days of sea service as a licensed Third /fficer before one can become a Second /fficer. The other duties of this position often depend upon the type of ship worked aboard. /n oil tankers, the second officer usually provides the 'hief !ate with assistance in tank cleaning.

Responsibility of Second Officer

3sually the second officer is responsible for the navigation of the ship. This includes but is not limited to
'heck the proper working of all bridge instruments before departure Select all nautical charts necessary for the crossing 0raw courses on charts in consultation with the !aster 'heck if all mandatory 1and not mandatory2 literature 1<ists of <ights, Admiralty

<ists of )adio Signals, .ilot =ooks, -otices to !ariners, etc2 is on board

4eep all charts and books well corrected and up to date 4eep his watch on the bridge 1usually from 55.55 to 56.55 hours and from

8:.55 to 89.55 hours

+hird Officer +hird !ate

The Third Officer or Third !ate is the third officer of a merchant vessel. The most junior officer of the ship, the Third !ate is usually the safety officer 1responsible for firefighting equipment, lifeboats, emergency systems2 and is in charge of a 1bridge or cargo2 watch. -ot all vessels have a Third !ate> in this case his duties will be performed by the Second !ate.

Resp#nsi$ilit' #f +hird Officer

3sually the third officer is responsible for the safety equipment of the ship. This includes but is not limited to 'heck if all fire fighting equipment is present and properly functioning 'heck if all life%saving equipment 1life%boats, life%rafts, their inventory2 is present

and in order
'heck if all pyrotechnics are present and not outdated 'heck if all signaling flags are present 'heck if all emergency panels on the bridge 1fire alert, watertight doors, etc.2 are

properly functioning
4eep his watch on the bridge 1usually from 57.55 to 8:.55 hours and from :5.55

to :6.55 hours

Deck Cadet
A Deck Cadet 1or Apprentice2 is a nautical school graduate, entitled to a seaman's book, but is not an officer%proper. The cadet must first carry out a one%year training on board ships, e"ecuting tasks of an officer%of%the%watch under the supervision of senior officers. ,e comes under chief mate and works accordingly.

,#atswain
A Boatswain, often 1at least since 87972 phonetically spelled and pronounced bosun, is in charge of the unlicensed deck crew and is sometimes also third or fourth mate. The boatswain supervises the other unlicensed members of the ship's deck department, and typically is not a watchstander, e"cept on vessels with small crews. /ther duties vary depending on the type of ship, her crewing, and other factors.

Carpenter
Ship's carpenters, though once ubiquitous, are now rare. They are, however, frequently found aboard passenger liners. Ship's carpenters are sometimes referred to by the nickname, ?'hips.?

%$le Seaman
(n the modern merchant marine, an able seaman 1A=2 is a member of the deck department and must possess a merchant mariner's document. An A= will work in a ship's deck department as either a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles. At sea an A= watchstander's duties include standing watch as helmsman and lookout. A helmsman is required to maintain a steady course, properly e"ecute all rudder orders and communicate utili+ing navigational terms relating to heading and steering. $hile the ship is not underway, a watchstander may be called upon to stand security% related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch.

Ordinar' Seaman
(n the 3nited States !erchant !arine, an Ordinary Seaman or /S is an entry% level position in a ship's deck department. An /S performs a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas and equipment. 3pkeep duties include scaling, buffing, and painting decks and superstructure> as well as sweeping and washing the deck. An /S may splice wire and rope> break out, rig, overhaul, and stow cargo%handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Additionally, the /S secures cargo, as well as launches and recovers boats. The /S may rig and operate hydrographic and other specialty winches> handle and stow oceanographic e"plosives> and stage and stow beach support equipment.

Change #f Officers and Crew

.ersonnel new to the ship must be familiari+ed with their scope of work> muster rolls and safety and lifesaving equipment. *ire drills and lifeboat drills to be carried out soonest possible after major crew changes. All crew changes must be indicated in the deck logbook.

Engineering Department

Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer on a merchant vessel is the official title of someone qualified to oversee the engine department. The qualification for this position is colloquially called a ?'hief's Ticket?. The 'hief &ngineer commonly referred to as ?The 'hief? or just ?'hief? is responsible for all operations and maintenance that have to do with all engineering equipment throughout the ship.

Chief Engineer"s Resp#nsi$ilities

$ithout passing off !aster's responsibilities, the 'hief &ngineer is responsible for the engine department. This includes but is not limited to
Technical advices to the !aster /peration and !aintenance of all machinery according to

classification societies requirements, flag state requirements, national and international rules and regulations
Administration of engine crew Safety in the engine room.

Change #f Chief engineer

(nformation such as
!aintenance .rogram &ngine and machinery condition and report Administration, stock, budget Technical equipment and characteristics &ngine crew evaluation etc.

Sec#nd Engineer -irst %ssistant Engineer

The Second Engineer or *irst Assistant &ngineer is the officer responsible for supervising the daily maintenance and operation of the engine department. ,e or she reports directly to the 'hief &ngineer. /n a merchant vessel, depending on term usage, ?The *irst? or ?The Second? is the marine engineer second in command of the engine department after the ship's 'hief &ngineer. The person holding this position is typically the busiest engineer aboard the ship, due to the supervisory role this engineer plays and the operations duties performed. /perational duties include responsibility for the refrigeration systems, main engines 1steam#gas turbine, diesel2, and any other equipment not assigned to the Second Assistant &ngineer#Third &ngineer or the Third Assistant &ngineer#*ourth &ngineer1s2. (f the engine room requires round the clock attendance and other junior engineers can cover the three watch rotations, this officer is usually a ?day worker? from 59;5%87;5.

+hird Engineer Sec#nd %ssistant Engineer

The Third Engineer or Second Assistant &ngineer is junior to the Second &ngineer#*irst Assistant &ngineer in the engine department and is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, au"iliary engines, condensate, and feed systems. This engineer is the third highest marine engineer in rank. 0epending on usage, ?The Second? or ?The Third? is also typically in charge of fueling or bunkering, if the officer holds a valid .erson (n 'harge 1.('2 endorsement for fuel transfer operations. The e"act duties of this position will often depend upon the type of ship and arrangement of the engine department. /n ships with steam propulsion plants The Second#Third is in charge of the boilers, combustion control, soot blowers, condensate and feed equipment, feed pumps, fuel, and condensers. /n diesel and gas turbine propulsion plants, this engineer is in charge of au"iliary boilers, au"iliary engines, incinerator, air compressors, fuel, and fuel oil purifiers.

-#&rth Engineer +hird %ssistant Engineer

The Fourth Engineer or Third Assistant &ngineer is junior to the Second Assistant &ngineer# Third &ngineer in the engine department. The most junior marine engineer of the ship, he or she is usually responsible for electrical, sewage treatment, lube oil, bilge, and oily water separation systems. 0epending on usage, this person is called ?The Third? or ?The *ourth? and usually stands a watch. !oreover, the *ourth &ngineer may assist the third mate in maintaining proper operation of the lifeboats.

Engineering Cadet
An Engineering Cadet 1or Apprentice2 is a nautical school graduate, entitled to a seaman's book, but is not an officer%proper. The cadet must first carry out a one%year training on board ships, e"ecuting tasks of an officer%of%the%watch under the supervision of senior officers. (n the 3S fleet, a 'adet is a student completing an internship%like program aboard ships. They assist the licensed engineers in their duties in addition to completing a ?sea project,? a report which helps determine the grade they receive for their time aboard ship.

.&alified !em$er #f the Engine Department

A Qualified ember of the Engineering Department also known as an !nlicensed "unior Engineer or Q ED is a senior unlicensed crewmember in the engine room of a ship. The @!&0 performs a variety of tasks connected with the maintenance and repair of engine room, fireroom, machine shop, ice%machine room, and steering%engine room equipment. The @!&0 inspects equipment such as pumps, turbines, distilling plants, and condensers, and prepares record of condition. The @!&0 lubricates and maintains machinery and equipment such as generators, steering systems, lifeboats, and sewage disposal systems, and also cleans and restores tools and equipment. member in the engine room of a ship.

P&mpman
A pumpman is an unlicensed member of the engineering department of a merchant ship. .umpmen are found almost e"clusively on tankers, and on oil tankers in particular. Aariations on the title can include chief pumpman, @!&0#pumpman, and second pumpman. frequently found aboard fuel tankers.

Oiler
An Oiler is one of the most junior crew members in the engine room of a ship 1senior only to a $iper2. An /iler's role consists mainly of keeping machinery lubricated.

/iper
A #iper is the most junior crew member in the engine room of a ship. Their role consists of wiping down machinery and generally keeping it clean.

Steward's department
ost merchant ship do not have this department ' they only have a #ook and he is part of the -eck -epartment.

P&rser
The purser the person on a ship responsible for the handling of money on board. /n modern merchant ships the purser is the officer responsible for all administration and supply> frequently the cooks and stewards answer to him#her as well.

Chief Steward
The Chief Steward is the senior unlicensed crew member working in the steward's department of a ship. The chief steward directs, instructs, and assigns personnel performing such functions as preparing and serving meals> cleaning and maintaining officers' quarters and steward department areas> and receiving, issuing, and inventorying stores. The chief steward also plans menus> compiles supply, overtime, and cost control records. The Steward may requisition or purchase stores and equipment. Additional duties may include baking bread, rolls, cakes, pies, and pastries. A 'hief Steward's duties may overlap with those of the Steward's Assistant, the 'hief 'ook, and other Steward's 0epartment crew members. !ost 3nited States !erchant !arine vessels do not carry a purser.

Chief C##k
The Chief Cook is a senior unlicensed crew member working in the Steward's department of a ship. The 'hief 'ook directs and participates in the preparation and serving of meals> determines timing and sequence of operations required to meet serving times> inspects galley and equipment for cleanliness and proper storage and preparation of food. The cook may plan or assist in planning meals and taking inventory of stores and equipment. A chief cook's duties may overlap with those of the Steward's Assistant, the 'hief Steward, and other Steward's 0epartment crew members. 'hief cooks are sometimes referred to by the nickname, Cookie.

Steward's %ssistant
A Steward$s %ssistant or SA is an entry%level crew member in the Steward's department of a ship. This position can also be referred to as Balley 3tilityman or !essman. The role of the SA consists mainly of cleaning and assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.

Senior 'ersonne"

Deck department

Engine department

Steward's department

Captain

/icensed

Chief Mate

/icensed

1st ssistant

/icensed

'%rser

/icensed

Chief Engineer

/icensed

)nd Mate

/icensed

)nd ssistant

/icensed

Chief Steward

0nlicensed

Maritime pi"ot

/icensed

*rd Mate

/icensed

*rd ssistant

/icensed

Chief Cook

0nlicensed

Boatswain

0nlicensed

&MED

0nlicensed

Steward's ssistant

0nlicensed

Carpenter

0nlicensed

E"ectrician

0nlicensed

!"e Seaman Ordinar# Seaman

0nlicensed 0nlicensed

Oi"er (iper and p%mpman

0nlicensed 0nlicensed