The document discusses the deck department onboard vessels. It describes the deck department as the organizational unit responsible for maintaining the ship's hull, cargo gear, accommodation, life saving and firefighting appliances. It outlines the roles of the master, chief officer, second officer, third officer, deck cadet, boatswain, able seaman, and ordinary seaman who make up the deck officers and ratings in the deck department. Their key duties are also summarized such as navigation, safety, cargo operations, and vessel maintenance.
2. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT IS THE DECK DEPARTMENT?
• Organizational unit onboard a vessel
• Consists of Officers and Ratings
• Responsible for maintaining the ship’s
hull, cargo gear, accommodation, vessel’s
life saving and firefighting appliances
3. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE DECK DEPARTMENT?
MASTER
CHIEF OFFICER
SECOND
OFFICER
THIRD OFFICER
ABLE
SEAMAN
ORDINARY
SEAMAN
DECK CADET
4. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO ARE THE OFFICERS IN THE DECK DEPARTMENT?
MASTER
CHIEF
OFFICER
SECOND
OFFICER
THIRD
OFFICER
DECK
CADET
5. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO IS THE MASTER?
• Captain of the vessel
• Has command of the vessel
• Usually the Ship Security Officer
• Has the overriding authority and
responsibility to make decisions with
respect to safety and pollution prevention
onboard
6. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT IS THE MASTER’S OVERRIDING AUTHORITY?
“5.1 The Company should clearly define and document the master's
responsibility with regard to:
• implementing the safety and environmental protection policy of the
Company;
• motivating the crew in the observation of that policy;
• issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple
manner;
• verifying that specified requirements are observed; and
• reviewing the SMS and reporting its deficiencies to the shore based
management.”
-The International Safety Management (ISM) Code
7. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT ARE THE MASTER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
• General
Shipowner’s and Charterer’s main representative
onboard
Ensures vessel’s compliance with International and
National Laws and other Statutory Requirements
• Safety
Ensures maintenance of safety, security and pollution
prevention equipment
• Navigation
Ensures safe navigation of the vessel
8. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT ARE THE MASTER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
• Cargo
Ensures completion of all documents related to cargo
operations
Ensures vessel’s sea-worthiness prior to sailing
• Crew
Ensures crew are disciplined and motivated
Ensures that mandatory resting hours are followed
9. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO IS THE CHIEF OFFICER?
• Also called a Chief Mate
• Head of the Deck Department
• Usually the Ship Safety Officer
• In charge of the vessel’s navigation, watch
duties, cargo operations and deck
maintenance
• In charge of the Deck Cadet’s onboard
training
10. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT ARE THE CHIEF OFFICER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
• General
Works with Chief Engineer to maintain cargo and ballast systems
• Cargo
Responsible for preparing cargo and ballast plans, cargo spaces
prior to loading; and cargo systems
• Safety
Ensures vessel is sea-worthy to sail regardless of the weather
• Crew
May be appointed as the Medical Officer
Informs the Master about the health and welfare of the crew
11. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO IS THE SECOND OFFICER?
• Also called a Second Mate
• Vessel’s Navigator and GMDSS/Radio Officer
• Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
• Assists the Chief Officer during Cargo
Operations
12. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT ARE THE SECOND OFFICER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
• Navigation
Responsible for preparing the Passage Plan
Responsible for maintaining the Bridge/Navigational equipment
• Safety
Ensures that Deck and Security Watch are maintained
Ensures that vessel is securely moored while in port
Assists in docking/undocking operations
• Cargo
Assists the Chief Officer in preparing ballast and cargo spaces
13. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO IS THE THIRD OFFICER?
• Also called a Third Mate
• Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
• Usually delegated by the Chief Officer to assist
as the Ship Safety Officer
• In charge of maintaining the life saving
appliances and firefighting equipment under
the supervision of the Chief Officer
14. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT ARE THE THIRD OFFICER’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
• Navigation
Assists the Second Officer in Navigational Responsibilities
• Safety
Responsible in the maintenance, inventory and stowage of safety,
lifesaving and firefighting equipment
• Cargo
Assists the Chief Officer in preparing ballast and cargo spaces
Assists the Chief Officer during Cargo Operations
15. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO IS THE DECK CADET?
• Future Deck Officer-in-Training
• Under the direct supervision of the Chief
Officer
16. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT ARE THE DECK CADET’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of the Bridge
• Assists the Master and other Deck Officers in preparing
documents and other paper works
17. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO ARE THE RATINGS IN THE DECK DEPARTMENT?
BOATSWAIN
ABLE
SEAMAN
ORDINARY
SEAMAN
18. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO IS THE BOATSWAIN?
• Also called a Bosun
• Part of the Bridge Watch
• Petty Officer delegated by the Chief Officer to
supervise the Able Seaman and Ordinary Seaman
19. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT ARE THE BOATSWAIN’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
• Oversees chemical and paint stocks
• In charge of maintaining the cargo-handling gear and lifesaving
equipment
• Assists the Chief Officer in Deck maintenance
• Supervises the Able Seaman and Ordinary Seaman in the cleaning,
rustscaling and painting of enclosed spaces, hull, deck, masts and
superstructure
20. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO IS THE ABLE SEAMAN?
• Also called AB/Quarter Master
• Assists Officer on Navigational Watch
• In charge of Deck maintenance and cleaning
under the direct supervision of the Boatswain
21. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHAT ARE THE ABLE SEAMAN’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
• Takes Watches, Lookouts and Watchkeeping in Ports
• Carries Deck and Accommodation Patrol
• Assists in Cargo Operations
• Moors and Unmoors the vessel
• Cleans, Rustscales and Paints the vessel
22. DECK DEPARTMENT
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WHO IS THE ORDINARY SEAMAN?
• Also called OS
• Considered as an AB-in-Training
• Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance
of the vessel
Vessel’s organization unit usually consists of Deck, Engine and Catering
Cargo Gear/Cargo-handling Gear – equipment for loading/unloading, rearranging of cargo (cranes, elevator)
Ship’s Accommodation – area where crew cabins, galley, recreational room, meeting room is located
Life-saving equipment – life jackets, life buoys, immersion suit, life rafts, life boats
Fire-fighting appliances – fire pump, fire extinguishers
SSO – ISPS requirement, duties include implementing and maintaining the Ship Security Plan, conducting security inspections at regular intervals, ensure that crew is properly trained to maintain high level of ship security (result of the increased piracy attacks)
Safety Equipment – Life jacket, anchor, fire bucket, bilge pump
Security Equipment – scanner, metal detectors, surveillance equipment
Pollution Prevention Equipment – oil filtering equipment (OWS), sewage treatment, incinerator
Cargo Operations Documents – Mate’s receipt, Bill of Lading
Rest Hours - In accordance with MLC 2006 the minimum hours of rest for all seafarers are: 10 hours in any 24 hour period; and. 77 hours in any 7 day period. Hours of rest may be divided into no more than 2 periods one of which shall be at least 6 hours in length.
Ship Safety Officer – ISM requirement, Look into all the potential hazards to the health and safety of the ship and its crew
Deck Maintenance – to ensure vessel’s sea-worthiness, cargo spaces, hull, deck, accommodation
