Wondering what a day as a Master looks like ?
What are the qualities to be a good seafarer?
What are the different jobs on board ?
To answer all these questions, discover the activities, responsibilities and required certificates for the main on-board jobs.
Master
The Master supervises all activities on-board assisted by the Chief Officer and the Chief Engineer.
Chief Officer
The chief officer of a merchant ship is the ship’s captain’s deputy, also known as the chief officer of the deck or simply the second…
second mate
A second mate (2nd mate) or second officer (2/O) is a licensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship holding…
Deck Officer
The function of officers in charge of a navigational watch (Deck Officer) can be held on-board all types of vessels of the merchant marine according to the size of the vessel.
Chief Engineer
The chief engineer manages and supervises the engine crew members: engine officers, electrician, oiler etc.
Engine Officer
The Engine office is under the responsibility of the Chief Engineer. The Engine Officer supervises the engine ratings: fitter, oiler and electrician.
Deck Rating – Boatswain
As deck ratings team leader, the Boatswain plans the daily activities and assigns jobs to the able seamen.
Deck Rating – Able seaman
The Able seamen (AB) participate to all manoeuvres of the vessel at sea or in the port…
Engine Rating – Oiler
The Oilers participate to the maintenance and repair of the main and secondary engines and equipment of the vessel…
Ships’cook
Ship’s Cooks prepare a range of tasty, healthy meals for the entire crew. They are responsible for food procurement and food…
Steward
A steward is an unlicensed, entry-level crewmember. This position can also be referred to as steward…
