MASTER (UNLIMITED)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Master Mariners and Deck Officers are responsible for the navigation of the ship, the loading/discharge of cargo, voyage planning, radio communication, environmental issues, health and safety issues, administration duties and the control/safety of the crew and passengers. Masters, also known as Captains, are in overall command of the ship and are responsible for the safety, efficiency and commercial feasibility of the ship. Their duties are navigational at sea, whilst in ports they are responsible for cargo operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Equivalent Competency – specified to rank and flag of vessel
• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Safety System)
• Designated Security Duties training
• ENG1 or equivalent Medical
• First Aid at Sea or Medical First Aid
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• CPSC & RB (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats)
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Security Awareness Training (Designated Security Duties training is now increasingly required by certain companies)