Wondering what a day as a Master looks like ?
What are the qualities to be a good seafarer?
What are the different jobs on board ?
To answer all these questions, discover the activities, responsibilities and required certificates for the main on-board jobs.
Master | Deck Officer | Deck Rating – Boatswain |
The Master supervises all activities on-board assisted by the Chief Officer and the Chief Engineer. | The function of officers in charge of a navigational watch (Deck Officer) can be held on-board all types of vessels of the merchant marine according to the size of the vessel. | As deck ratings team leader, the Boatswain plans the daily activities and assigns jobs to the able seamen. |
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Deck Rating – Able seaman | Chief Engineer | Engine Officer |
The Able seamen (AB) participate to all manoeuvres of the vessel at sea or in the port… | The chief engineer manages and supervises the engine crew members: engine officers, electrician, oiler etc. | The Engine office is under the responsibility of the Chief Engineer. The Engine Officer supervises the engine ratings: fitter, oiler and electrician. |
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Engine Rating – Oiler | ||
The Oilers participate to the maintenance and repair of the main and secondary engines and equipment of the vessel… | ||
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