Shipboard security in the role of the Ship Security Officer (SSO) as required by the ISPS Code
(Together with the Chief Engineer) the safe working practices of all personnel
Cargo custody, handling and documentation
The preparation of cargo systems for the carriage of cargo and refit requirements
Ballast custody and handling as the Designated Ballast Management Officer
Stability, safe draughts and trim
Preparation of safe and suitable loading/discharging plans using the loading computer, to ensure that at no time do cargo/ballast operations exceed safe stresses and that the vessel always sails complying with damage stability criteria
Maintenance and testing of deck portable fire-fighting equipment and lifesaving appliances
Anti-pollution measures
Deck maintenance under the Chief Engineer Officer
He oversees the medical locker and is responsible to the Master for first aid and medical treatment
He has overall responsibility to the Master for the vessel’s seaworthiness and security with regard to proceeding to sea
Maintaining the Deck Information Book and all related records
Ensure that all deck officers are fully conversant with safe operational practices and are made fully aware of the correct methods and practices of ballasting, use of cargo pumps, valves etc. This is especially important with respect to the Second Officer who shall be able to take over the Chief Officers duties at any time
Cargo Watch at Loading and Discharge ports
Maintain regular checks on fixed and portable gas detection apparatus
Ensure all cargo/ballast/inerting valves are operational and turned on a regular basis
Responsible for the inspection of void spaces
The training of Deck and Marine Cadets and monitoring their progress
The Chief Officer must carry out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master.
The Chief Officer shall ensure that the other deck officers assist and understudy him as an essential part of their training and development.
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