The Chief Mate has direct responsibility for all deck operations including cargo storage and handling,

deck maintenance, and deck supplies.

The Second Mate is the ship's Navigation Officer and has the responsibility for maintaining charts and
monitoring the navigation equipment on the bridge.

The Third Mate has immediate responsibility for the regular maintenance of emergency survival
equipment including lifeboats and life rings.

The duties of a Deck Cadet will differ depending on the type of vessel they work on, however, there are
several core duties most Deck Cadets perform like to prepare for departure, assist in navigation tasks
and keep records.

The Bosun is responsible for maintaining the exterior of the yacht immaculately and is in charge of the
Deckhands. The Bosun undertakes the role of organising deck operations, which usually includes
storage, use and maintenance of toys and tenders, equipment, deck maintenance and deck supplies.
The Bosun often undertakes bridge watches when at sea. He/she is probably the main tender driver, and
will normally oversee activity on the passerelle (gangway) and will serve in a security role, making sure
that guests are embarking and disembarking safely, while ensuring that no one enters the yacht without
proper authorisation. It is likely that the Bosun will spend a great deal of time with guests or owners
when on board, and therefore a positive attitude and a keen eye for details and service are paramount.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Quartermaster include, but are not limited to: Reports to the
Bosun (Boatswain); Performs Watch Keeping duties on the bridge and steers the ship applying the helm
orders given by the Officer of the Watch (OOW); Stands watch also as a Lookout, observing the sea for
potential hazards, other ships, floating objects, icebergs, land, etc. and reporting any changes to the
OOW; May assist the Bridge Officers in ship's navigation, maintenance of nautical charts and maps;
When not standing a watch, the QM may be required to perform general maintenance of the ship’s hull
such as chipping, scraping, cleaning, priming, and painting as required by the Bosun; Operates tenders
when the ship is at anchor and tender service is required; Must be able to operate ship's rescue boats;
The QM may be a member of the ship's fire-fighting team and should respond rapidly in case of fire;
Must be proficient in the use of lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment

An able bodied seaman must be able at a moment's notice. An AB may be called on to use emergency,
lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. Able seamen perform all operations connected with
the launching of lifesaving equipment. An AB is expected to be able to operate deck machinery, such as
the windlass or winches while mooring or unmooring, and to operate cargo gear.

An ordinary seaman scales, buffs and paints decks and superstructure, sweeps and wash deck, splices
wires and ropes, break out, rig, overhaul and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running
gear, secure cargo and launch and recover boats.

The non personal seaman is responsible for cleaning and maintenance.

The chief engineer of the ship is the head of the technical department of the ship. It is his duty to ensure
that the engine room machinery works properly for a smooth voyage. According to the Safety of life at
sea (SOLAS) convention, it is the responsibility of the chief engineer to look after the safety of maritime
professionals working in the engine room. SOLAS states that the operation of the ship and its equipment
should be properly taken care of by the chief engineer, satisfying all minimum standards of safety.

Second engineer’s job is not only limited to carry out his own duties but also to look after the entire
operation of the engine room and other technical aspects of the ship.The 2nd engineer provides utmost
assistance to the Chief engineer for running the ship efficiently. Moreover, second engineer is also in-
charge of all the operational engineers and the crew of the engine room. He ensures for their personnel
safety and routine duties. He also plans the overall maintenance of all the machinery present in the
engine room of the ship. They play a big role on the safety, engine room management, documentation,
pollution prevention and training.

Third Engineer duties and responsibilities are as follows; acts as an understudy of the Second Engineer;
performs sea and port watchkeeping; maintains the Boiler and performs Cooler Water Test; monitors all
pump lines, provision reefer, emergency pump lines and ship’s spare and stores; reports to the upkeep
of the steam boiler and associated auxiliaries, refrigerating equipment and other machinery assigned by
the Chief Engineer. He shall report to the Chief Engineer any problem observed in the handling of the
said equipment; manages fuel consumption; custodian of Engine Log Book and other engineering
records; and performs such other functions as may be assigned by the Second Engineer.
In all types of ships, irrespective of the shipping company, a 4th engineer shall report to the 2nd Engineer,
who shall assign the duties to him, both at sea and at port and whose orders he or she shall consider
effective and binding as though emanating from the Chief Engineer. Moreover, the 4th engineer shall
also assist the 2nd engineer when necessary in carrying out duties of the later. He is in charge of the
completion of the engine room round. The 4th Engineer as in charge of Purifier, Compressor, and
machinery other than main engine, auxiliary engine and boiler, is responsible for

A cadet engineer will be engaged with mostly monitoring and reporting to ready for him a higher
position. A cadet engineer is in charge with the following; process flow monitoring; machine efficiency
and rejection monitoring; ensure that current run is in lined with production schedule; create monthly,
quarterly and annual department report; material balance (input= output); labor cost monitoring; repair
and maintenance cost; checking and recording DPR; withdrawal of needed materials from PPIC;
manpower assignment based on plantilla and scheduled run; documentation of manpower ( job transfer
and timekeeping); create PR (purchase request) for major items; and communicate with purchasing,
PPIC and engineering for major concerns.

The Chief Electrician is responsible for operation, maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment on
the rig and in the camp, and for managing the electrical team. Service quality, job preparation, planning
and safety are key priorities in this role. The position reports to the Rig Manager.

A pumpman performs all work necessary for the safe and proper operation of the liquid cargo transfer
system. This includes but is not limited to: liquid cargo transfer pumps, liquid cargo stripping pumps,
liquid cargo coalesces and separators, strainers, filters, associated piping, valves, fittings, and deck
machinery directly related to the transfer of liquid cargo.
The role of a wiper consists of cleaning the engine spaces and machinery, and assisting the engineers as
directed. The position is an apprenticeship to become an oiler, and has been for centuries. In modern
times, a wiper is required to work on a ship for a specific amount of time, gaining what is referred to as
"sea time."

The main duty of an oiler is maintaining, cleaning and, at times, operating ship engine parts, including
blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors and other equipment. They are responsible for operating
the lubricant filtering and purifying equipment and keeping logs of the oiling.

A ship steward, or cabin steward, is a key part of the housekeeping staff on board a ship, responsible for
servicing the rooms of passengers on board the ship and making sure they were cleaned to a good
standard.

The medical department onboard a cruise ships usually consists of one to two doctors and
between one to four registered nurses, depending on the requirements and the size of the cruise ship.
Most cruise lines run their medical departments through concessionaire companies but some of them
also hire medical staff and run the department by themselves. Positions in medical department include
of a Chief Doctor, Crew Doctor, and Registered Nurse. The Chief Doctor oversees the entire operations
of the medical department. The primary responsibility of the physician is taking care of the health issues
of both passengers and crew. Crew Doctor is mostly responsible for the treatment of crew members,
but can provide his/her services to passengers, if required.

Jovie R. Ciudadano
BSMT