‣ Who is a Deck Officer?
A Deck Officer is a licensed seafarer responsible for the safe navigation, cargo operations, crew supervision, and overall safety of the ship. They work under the Captain (Master) and are essential for the smooth operation of the vessel at sea and in port.

Responsibilities & Duty Schedule

Captain
‣Overall command of the ship, crew, and cargo
‣Ensures compliance with maritime laws & safety regulations
‣Decision-maker during navigation, emergencies, and port operations
‣Represents the ship to port authorities & company


Chief Officer
‣Manages deck crew & cargo operations
‣Responsible for ship’s stability, loading, and ballasting
‣Supervises safety drills & emergency preparedness
‣Ensure safe navigation and safety at all times.
TIME:
04:00 – 08:00 → (Morning Watch)
16:00 – 20:00 → (Evening Watch)

Second Officer
‣Navigator of the ship (voyage planning & chart corrections)
‣Maintains navigational equipment (radar, ECDIS, GPS, etc.)
‣Ensure safe navigation and safety at all times.
TIME:
00:00 – 04:00 → (Midnight Watch)
12:00 – 16:00 → (Afternoon Watch)

Third Officer
‣Safety officer (life-saving & fire-fighting appliances)
‣Assists in cargo operations & maintenance
‣Ensure safe navigation and safety at all times.
TIME:
08:00 – 12:00 → (Forenoon Watch)
20:00 – 00:00 → (Night Watch)