Upkeep deck logbook and reports on cargo, deck maintenance, and company matters; maintain inventory and consumption records for deck stores, spares, and paints; prepare and scrutinize requisitions for deck stores, spares, and paints before submission to Master; receive and sign for deck stores, ensuring quality and quantity match orders; track Working and Rest Hours (WRH) for deck crew and cadets to ensure compliance; write Standing and Night Orders for deck officers (e.g., instructions for calling out prior to cargo completion, stability checks, damage reports, and voyage preparation).
Responsibilities and Authority of Chief Officer
The Chief Officer is the Master's deputy and second-in-command, responsible for understudying the Master in all aspects and taking over command in case of the Master's death or incapacity. They direct the Second Officer, Third Officer, Deck Cadet, and Deck/Saloon Crew. They typically keep the 0400-0800 and 1600-2000 navigational watches at sea (adjustable by the Master). They are the designated cargo officer, Ballast Water Management Officer, and Bio-fouling Management Plan Officer, and must keep the Master informed on safety, security, cargo, stress, stability, stevedores, defects, and non-conformities.
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