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The document outlines the typical shipboard organization and chain of command on a vessel. It describes three levels of responsibility - the management level consisting of senior officers, the operational level of junior officers, and the support level of crew members. The responsibilities of each level are provided for both deck and engine departments, with the management level overseeing operations, the operational level directly operating watches and equipment, and the support level assisting with watches and performing other duties.

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Organization of Crew..

The document outlines the typical shipboard organization and chain of command on a vessel. It describes three levels of responsibility - the management level consisting of senior officers, the operational level of junior officers, and the support level of crew members. The responsibilities of each level are provided for both deck and engine departments, with the management level overseeing operations, the operational level directly operating watches and equipment, and the support level assisting with watches and performing other duties.

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1.

Describe typical shipboard


organization;
2. Outlines chain of command;
3. Explain the three level of
responsibity.
 Management level (senior officers)
◦ Deck (master, CM)
◦ Engine ( CE, 2E)
 Operational level (junior officers )
◦ Deck (2M, 3M, RO)
◦ Engine (3E, 4E, ETO)
 Support level (ratings forming part of
navigational and engine watch)
◦ Deck (Steward, Bosun, AB, OS)
◦ Engine (Oiler, fitter, pumpman, electro-technical)
Management Operational Support Level
Level (Master, CM, Level (officers (ratings forming part
forming part of of navigational watch,
navigational watch ratings as able
and, radio operator) seafarer)
1. Navigation 1. Navigation 1. Navigation
2. Cargo Handling & 2. Cargo Handling & 2. Cargo Handling &
Stowage Stowage Stowage

3. Controlling the 3. Controlling the 3. Controlling the


Operation of a Ship Operation of a Operation of a Ship
& Care for Persons Ship & Care for & Care for Persons
on Board Persons on Board on Board
4. Radio
Communication
Management Level Operational Support Level (ratings
(CE, 2E) Level( officers of watch forming part of
forming part of engineering watch ,
engineering watch, ETO) ratings as able
seafarer, ETR)
1. Controlling the 1. Controlling the 1. Controlling the
Operation of a Ship Operation of a Ship Operation of a Ship
and Care for Persons and Care for Persons and Care for Persons
on Board on Board on Board
2. Marine Engineering 2. Marine Engineering 2. Marine Engineering

3. Maintenance & 3. Maintenance & 3. Maintenance &


Repair Repair Repair
4. Electrical, 4. Electrical, 4. Electrical,
Electronic & Control Electronic & Control Electronic & Control
Engineering Engineering Engineering
• Plan a voyage and conduct navigation
• Determine position
• Determine and allow for compass error
• Coordinate search and rescue operation
• Establish watch keeping arrangements and
procedures
• Maintain safe navigation through the use of
navigational equipment, ECDIS and to assist
command decision making
 Forecast weather and oceanographic
conditions
 Respond to navigational emergencies
 Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
 Operate remote controls of propulsion plant

and engineering systems and services.


 Monitor the loading, stowage, securing, care
during the voyage and the unloading of
cargoes;
 Inspect and report defects and damage to

cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks;


 Operate life-saving appliances;
 Apply medical first aid on board ship;
 Monitor compliance with legislative

requirements;
 Application of leadership and team-working

skills;
 Contribute to safety of personnel and ship
 Transmit and receive information using
GMDSS subsystems and equipment and
fulfilling the functional requirements of
GMDSS;
 Provide radio services in emergencies.
 Ratings forming part of navigational watch (500
gt & above)
◦ Steer the ship and comply with helm orders in English
language;
◦ Keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing;
◦ Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch;
◦ Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency
procedures.
 Ratings as able seafarer (500 gt & above)
◦ Contribute to a safe navigational watch
◦ Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring
operations.
 Ratings as able seafarer
◦ Contribute to the handling of cargo and stores
 Ratings as able seafarer
◦ Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment
and machinery;
◦ Apply occupational health and safety precautions;
◦ Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention
of pollution of the marine environment;
◦ Operate survival craft and rescue boats.
 Answer exercises # 1 - 3 pages 12-14

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