deck officer
Deck officers or mates perform the watch duties on board of vessels like determining the course and speed, manoeuvring to avoid hazards, and continuously monitoring the vessels position using charts and navigational aids. They maintain logs and other records tracking the ship's movements. They ensure that the proper procedures and safety practices are followed, check that equipment is in good working order, and oversee the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers. They supervise crew members engaged in maintenance and the primary upkeep of the vessel.
Also called: ship first officer, chief mate, ship chief officer, first mate, ship deck officer
- 21
- essential skills
- 7
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- ship captainWhat changes?13 skills in common
- fisheries boatman6 skills in common
- fisheries boatmaster6 skills in common
- skipper6 skills in common
- fisheries master5 skills in common
- maritime instructor4 skills in common
- ordinary seaman4 skills in common
- ship planner4 skills in common
Essential skills
21- assess vessel status
- assist water-based navigation
- celestial navigation
- consider economic criteria in decision making
- ensure smooth on board operations
- ensure vessel security
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
- international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
- manage staff
- plot shipping navigation routes
- provide first aid
- stay up-to-date with maritime transportation technology
- steer vessels
- supervise loading of cargo
- supervise unloading of cargo
- use different communication channels
- use water navigation devices
- vessel safety equipment
- work in a water transport team
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