The Chief Officer is responsible to the Master for the efficient operation of the deck
department. The Chief Officer's responsibilities include:
• Compliance with the Company's MS requirements related to the position;
• The role of acting on behalf of the Master in his absence;
• Assumption of command should the Master become incapacitated;
• The discipline of the crew, as delegated by the Master;
• The familiarization and training of new Deck personnel;
• Supervision of shore repairs in the absence of a Superintendent in conjunction with the Chief Engineer, as applicable;
• The keeping of the Bridge Watch at Sea and arranging for Deck Crew watches when required.
• The planning and execution of all cargo operations, including loading, stowage, discharge, COW and loading ballast, under the direction of the Master;
• The safe carriage and maintenance of all cargo onboard, taking full account of cargo characteristics;
• Compliance at all time...