POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Deck Officer shall ensure that the bridge is operated in accordance with all applicable regulations and company policies, during all prevailing circumstances and conditions.
In performing watch-keeping duties, the Deck Officer shall be familiar with the voyage plan and the Captains standing and specific orders. The Deck Officer shall ensure that due consideration is given to all safety, security, and environmental regulations. The Captain shall be notified immediately in any of the cases outlined by the STCW 95 convention, chapter VIII, part 3, paragraph 40, or any other case that the OOW is in doubt. Despite the requirement to notify the Captain immediately, the OOW shall not hesitate to take immediate action for the safety of the ship, where circumstances so require.
The Deck Officer shall ensure that the members of the bridge team are aware of, and properly perform their duties. While in port the Deck Officer shall, from the bridge monitor the gangways, supervise the moorings and be aware of any significant work in progress. The Deck Officer is responsible to ensure that all alarm and safety panels are monitored effectively. He/she shall be alert for weather changes at sea and in port. He/she shall notify the Master, or in his absence the Staff Captain at once, and take corrective actions as the need arises, especially in situations when the safe mooring or anchoring could be compromised.
The Deck Officer shall be familiar with the Navigational Standards Manual, and shall ensure that all procedures and checks are conducted in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
The Deck Officer shall be familiar and competent with the use of the NAPA system and the computation of the vessels stability on normal and damage conditions. He/she is responsible for this system during his/she watch.
Log the course of events on his/her watch, and follow all requirements of the SEMS. (Checklists etc.)
Familiarize himself/herself with the other bridge Officers duties and work closely with and acquire knowledge of the duties of the Chief Officer, Security Officer, Safety Manager and the Fire Fighter, for future development and preparation for promotions.
OTHER DUTIES
The Deck Officer will be assigned other duties, besides the watch keeping duties. Depending on their nature, these duties will be supervised and monitored by either the Captain or the Staff Captain. The first officer will be responsible for the maintenance records, the condition and operational status of any equipment or component associated within his area of responsibility.
Requisitions for spare parts must be submitted to the Staff Captain for approval and they should be based in sound economic evaluations. The first officer must ensure that any subordinates assigned to them are given the necessary instruction for the proper performance in their duties.
Distribution of duties will be subjected to individual evaluation and they may be temporary or permanent, within a service term, specific vessel or itinerary. In any case the Captain or the Staff Captain must ensure that this issue is clearly communicated and that the specific expectations are explained to the individual officers. The Captain decides which of the Officers will be the Navigation Officer, judging out of the officers experience and competence.
A. Navigation
The first officer navigation is responsible for the maintenance records, the condition and operational status of all navigational equipment or component associated within his area of responsibility. Any defects shall be reported promptly to the Master.
Responsible for operating the GMDSS station.
Required nautical publications.
Updated Charts.
Chart corrections.
Tides & Currents.
List of lights.
Sailing Directions.
Prepare the Passage Plan, voyage report and the daily position reports.
Prepare for the pilot card information sheet.
Repair and maintain the electronic instruments and navigational equipment, in cooperation with the Technical Department.
Maintain the vessels flag inventory.
Maintain pyrotechnics, signaling equipment and appliances.
Coast pilots.
Other responsibilities include:
Training and auditing of new bridge officers familiarization to the bridge equipment.
Notify all Department Heads (including the Cruise Director) on time zone changes.
Daily calculations of sunrise and sunset times and delivery of this information to the Cruise Director and the Information Desk.
Assist the Staff Captain and the Safety Manager concerning emergency drills for guest and crew.
As dictated by the Bahamas Maritime Authority, the First Officer Navigation together with the Master shall sign each page of the Bridge Log book. However, the responsibility of the entries within the logbook lays with the Master.
Administrative Duties
SEMS Administer: first officer navigation will be designated to maintain the bridge SEMS files. He will be responsible to audit deck department SEMS files to ensure that ship forms from check lists, familiarizations, and turnovers are being completed properly and kept in the proper file.
B. Lifesaving Equipment
Ensures that the operational readiness, maintenance and inspections of the life saving appliances comply with SOLAS Chapter III Reg. 20.
Area of responsibility:
Life boats/tenders
Rescue boats
Life rafts
Launching appliances
Flotation devices (if any)
Life jackets
Life rings
Ladders, Escape devices
Pilot Ladders
C. Fire Fighting Equipment
The Deck Officer shall support the Fire Fighter in training and maintenance of the fire fighting equipment.
He/she shall ensure that all watertight doors are operated daily and inspected at least once a week, according to SOLAS, Chapter II-1 Regulation 24. He/she shall ensure that a record of all tests, drill and inspections are entered in the logbook with a detailed description of any defects that have been disclosed (Ref SOLAS II-1, Regulation 25). Drills and weekly inspections should also be logged in the maintenance program. Daily operation should be logged in the logbook only.
He/she shall supervise the testing of the fire screen doors on a weekly basis, ensuring that all fire screen doors are tested for function at least monthly. The testing of the fire screen doors on a weekly basis, ensuring that all fire screen doors are tested for function at least monthly. Tests shall be entered in the maintenance system. Any defects or malfunctions shall be promptly reported to the technical department and the Staff Captain.
D. Safety Training
The deck officers shall, in conjunction with the Safety Manager, Security Officer and other marine officers, train the crew, both in regular drills and in smaller groups to ensure that the entire crew is familiar with their duties in the Safety Organization. The training shall be organized in a monthly schedule (Safety Calendar) prepared by the Safety Manager, and approved by the Master. For certification purposes, the crew training in handling the lifeboats should be the primary responsibility of the First Officer, under the administrative control of the Safety Manager.
E. Security
The Deck Officer shall assist the Security Officer in his daily duties and responsibilities when needed, and support him/her in investigation, gangway duties etc. Also, he/she shall assist the Security Officer in necessary Security training. Staff Captain shall assign him/her to these duties when needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Holds appropriate licenses and certificates as required by regulations.
Hold a GMDSS Certificate.
Has full knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the companys SEMS (Safety Environment Management System) related to his/her position.
Fluent in English (written and verbal).
Good communication skills.
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The Deck Officer shall ensure that the bridge is operated in accordance with all applicable regulations and company policies, during all prevailing circumstances and conditions.
In performing watch-keeping duties, the Deck Officer shall be familiar with the voyage plan and the Captains standing and specific orders. The Deck Officer shall ensure that due consideration is given to all safety, security, and environmental regulations. The Captain shall be notified immediately in any of the cases outlined by the STCW 95 convention, chapter VIII, part 3, paragraph 40, or any other case that the OOW is in doubt. Despite the requirement to notify the Captain immediately, the OOW shall not hesitate to take immediate action for the safety of the ship, where circumstances so require.
The Deck Officer shall ensure that the members of the bridge team are aware of, and properly perform their duties. While in port the Deck Officer shall, from the bridge monitor the gangways, supervise the moorings and be aware of any significant work in progress. The Deck Officer is responsible to ensure that all alarm and safety panels are monitored effectively. He/she shall be alert for weather changes at sea and in port. He/she shall notify the Master, or in his absence the Staff Captain at once, and take corrective actions as the need arises, especially in situations when the safe mooring or anchoring could be compromised.
The Deck Officer shall be familiar with the Navigational Standards Manual, and shall ensure that all procedures and checks are conducted in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
The Deck Officer shall be familiar and competent with the use of the NAPA system and the computation of the vessels stability on normal and damage conditions. He/she is responsible for this system during his/she watch.
Log the course of events on his/her watch, and follow all requirements of the SEMS. (Checklists etc.)
Familiarize himself/herself with the other bridge Officers duties and work closely with and acquire knowledge of the duties of the Chief Officer, Security Officer, Safety Manager and the Fire Fighter, for future development and preparation for promotions.
OTHER DUTIES
The Deck Officer will be assigned other duties, besides the watch keeping duties. Depending on their nature, these duties will be supervised and monitored by either the Captain or the Staff Captain. The first officer will be responsible for the maintenance records, the condition and operational status of any equipment or component associated within his area of responsibility.
Requisitions for spare parts must be submitted to the Staff Captain for approval and they should be based in sound economic evaluations. The first officer must ensure that any subordinates assigned to them are given the necessary instruction for the proper performance in their duties.
Distribution of duties will be subjected to individual evaluation and they may be temporary or permanent, within a service term, specific vessel or itinerary. In any case the Captain or the Staff Captain must ensure that this issue is clearly communicated and that the specific expectations are explained to the individual officers. The Captain decides which of the Officers will be the Navigation Officer, judging out of the officers experience and competence.
A. Navigation
The first officer navigation is responsible for the maintenance records, the condition and operational status of all navigational equipment or component associated within his area of responsibility. Any defects shall be reported promptly to the Master.
Responsible for operating the GMDSS station.
Required nautical publications.
Updated Charts.
Chart corrections.
Tides & Currents.
List of lights.
Sailing Directions.
Prepare the Passage Plan, voyage report and the daily position reports.
Prepare for the pilot card information sheet.
Repair and maintain the electronic instruments and navigational equipment, in cooperation with the Technical Department.
Maintain the vessels flag inventory.
Maintain pyrotechnics, signaling equipment and appliances.
Coast pilots.
Other responsibilities include:
Training and auditing of new bridge officers familiarization to the bridge equipment.
Notify all Department Heads (including the Cruise Director) on time zone changes.
Daily calculations of sunrise and sunset times and delivery of this information to the Cruise Director and the Information Desk.
Assist the Staff Captain and the Safety Manager concerning emergency drills for guest and crew.
As dictated by the Bahamas Maritime Authority, the First Officer Navigation together with the Master shall sign each page of the Bridge Log book. However, the responsibility of the entries within the logbook lays with the Master.
Administrative Duties
SEMS Administer: first officer navigation will be designated to maintain the bridge SEMS files. He will be responsible to audit deck department SEMS files to ensure that ship forms from check lists, familiarizations, and turnovers are being completed properly and kept in the proper file.
B. Lifesaving Equipment
Ensures that the operational readiness, maintenance and inspections of the life saving appliances comply with SOLAS Chapter III Reg. 20.
Area of responsibility:
Life boats/tenders
Rescue boats
Life rafts
Launching appliances
Flotation devices (if any)
Life jackets
Life rings
Ladders, Escape devices
Pilot Ladders
C. Fire Fighting Equipment
The Deck Officer shall support the Fire Fighter in training and maintenance of the fire fighting equipment.
He/she shall ensure that all watertight doors are operated daily and inspected at least once a week, according to SOLAS, Chapter II-1 Regulation 24. He/she shall ensure that a record of all tests, drill and inspections are entered in the logbook with a detailed description of any defects that have been disclosed (Ref SOLAS II-1, Regulation 25). Drills and weekly inspections should also be logged in the maintenance program. Daily operation should be logged in the logbook only.
He/she shall supervise the testing of the fire screen doors on a weekly basis, ensuring that all fire screen doors are tested for function at least monthly. The testing of the fire screen doors on a weekly basis, ensuring that all fire screen doors are tested for function at least monthly. Tests shall be entered in the maintenance system. Any defects or malfunctions shall be promptly reported to the technical department and the Staff Captain.
D. Safety Training
The deck officers shall, in conjunction with the Safety Manager, Security Officer and other marine officers, train the crew, both in regular drills and in smaller groups to ensure that the entire crew is familiar with their duties in the Safety Organization. The training shall be organized in a monthly schedule (Safety Calendar) prepared by the Safety Manager, and approved by the Master. For certification purposes, the crew training in handling the lifeboats should be the primary responsibility of the First Officer, under the administrative control of the Safety Manager.
E. Security
The Deck Officer shall assist the Security Officer in his daily duties and responsibilities when needed, and support him/her in investigation, gangway duties etc. Also, he/she shall assist the Security Officer in necessary Security training. Staff Captain shall assign him/her to these duties when needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Holds appropriate licenses and certificates as required by regulations.
Hold a GMDSS Certificate.
Has full knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the companys SEMS (Safety Environment Management System) related to his/her position.
Fluent in English (written and verbal).
Good communication skills.
Blue Ocean Argentina
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