Navigates and controls the safe operation of ships and supervises and coordinates the activities of deck crew.
Tasks Include:
navigates the ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to passage plan and safety
directs the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment
stands bridge watch
maintains a safe lookout and ensures continued protection of marine environment
prepares and maintains a complete and fully documented ship's passage plan and daily activity record
plans and controls the storage and discharge of cargo and ballast
transmits and receives routine and emergency information with shore stations and other ships by radio, morse lighting, code flags and pyrotechnics
supervises the performance of safety drills and fire prevention and suppression activities, and ensures that firefighting, life saving, medical and signalling equipment is ready for immediate use
monitors and advises on department budgets, physical resources and deck consumables