THARUN T

2284A
GROUP 6
 ChiefOfficer is responsible for performing vessel
navigation watch duties.

 Heis responsible for the entire cargo operation in

ports which includes loading, unloading, and cargo
planning.

 Heis the in-charge for maintenance of cargo gears

and cargo carried on board ship.
 One of the critical tasks performed by chief
officer is the accountability of the stability
of the ship.

 He is responsible for maintenance of ship’s

hull and accommodation

 All the life saving and fire fighting appliances

of the vessel comes under the responsibility
of chief officer.
 His duties includes administration task of
scheduling and distributing work to deck
crew.

 He is responsible for garbage management

for the deck and accommodation part of the
ship.

 He is in charge of the ballast and

de-ballasting operation done on board.
 Trainingsin all the above regulations and
conventions are to be carried out by chief
officer as per company policy.

 Tolook after supply, overtime, cost control

records, purchase order, requisition, and
other paper work on behalf of shore
management.
 He also acts as SSO- ship security officer,
responsible for the security of the ship both
in port and at sea.

 Heis the overall safety in charge for the

deck crew.

 Heis responsible for the welfare of the crew

on board ship.
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