Lesson 4
MASTER
DECK DEPT.
ENGINE DEPT.
OFFICERS
OFFICERS
CATERING DEPT.
OFFICERS
GALLEY
SALOON
PETTY OFFICERS PETTY OFFICERS
PETTY OFFICERS
RATINGS
RATINGS
RATINGS
RADIO DEPT.
OFFICER(S)
DEPARTMENTS:
DECK
DUTIES:
Navigation, safety of the
ship, of the lives on board,
carriage and handling of
cargo .
DEPARTMENTS:
ENGINE
DUTIES:
Propulsion of the vessel
and the running of other
services (lighting,
heating, running water,
refrigerating, ventilation,
air-conditioning, etc.).
DEPARTMENTS:
RADIO
DUTIES:
Radio communication
Ship-to-shore
Shore-to-ship
DEPARTMENTS:
CATERING
DUTIES:
Provisioning,
preparation and serving of
meals, cleanliness of
messrooms, galley,
cabins, saloons, alleyways
and companionways.
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Deck Dept.
Chief Officer
(First Mate)
Maintenance of the
ship (excluding the
E.R. and auxiliary
gear), loading,
stowage, discharge
of cargo.
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Engine – Room Dept.
Chief Engineer
Main propelling and
auxiliary machinery
and systems
including the electric plant,
steering gear, deck
machinery (cargo, warping,
anchor winches),
consumption of fuel,
bunkering, maintenance
and repairs.
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Radio Dept.
Radio Officers /
Wireless Operators
Radio / electronic
bridge equipment.
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Catering Dept.
Chief Steward
Supply of provisions,
galley store, ship’s linen,
etc.
TITLE
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MASTER
Vessel, Crew & Cargo, Overall
safety
CHIEF MATE
Cargo work (Stowage, Trim,
Stability)
TITLE
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
2nd MATE
Navigating charts; Bridge
Equipment; First aid kit
3rd MATE
Lifeboats, Safety Equipment
A.B. SEAMAN
At the wheel ; Look out; Call
the reliefs.
TITLE
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
BOSUN
Draws up crew duty lists;
Allocates duties;
Supervises the work of deck
ratings.
RATINGS
Paint deck & plating; Chip rust
TITLE
CHIEF ENG.
RESPONSIBILITY
Main propulsion
machinery, auxiliary
machinery, electrical
plant, winches, windlass,
refrigerating, machinery,
steering gear, ventilating
system.
TITLE
SECOND ENG.
THIRD ENG.
(FOURTH ENG.)
RESPONSIBILITY
Maintenance & repairs of
all the machinery on
board (except the
electrical).
TITLE
RESPONSIBILITY
ELECTRICAL OFF. maintenance & repairs of
electrical plant and
devices.
DONKEYMAN
allocation of duties to the
ratings and control of
their work.
TITLE
RESPONSIBILITY
( PUMPMAN )
pumps on board the
tankers.
GREASERS
ENG APPRENTICE
greasing moving parts of
the machinery
responsible to the CHIEF
a)
should be acquainted with :
their safety duties:
location and handling – safety equipment and
survival procedures
alarm signal and needed actions
communications systems for asking help
escape route from e. r.
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b) should carry out following duties in
traditionally manned e. r.

on entering the e. r. to glance at the
blackboard for orders and instructions

to check the current operational parameters
and to compare them with the log readings
b) should carry out following duties in
traditionally manned e. r.
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to check whether the quantity of oil is
sufficient during watch
to check the levels of lube oil and freshwater
tank
to inspect at given periods, the main plant,
auxiliaries and steering gear space
b) should carry out following duties in
traditionally manned e. r.
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to detect any malfunction, breakdowns,
leakage
to inspect bilge levels and read instruments
to execute immediately bridge orders and
enter in log / bell book any changes in speed
and direction
b) should carry out following duties in
traditionally manned e. r.
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to attend the control desk in manually
operated machinery during manoeuvre and
standby
to inform the bridge of any occurrence in e. r.
affecting speed, manoeuverability and power
supply.