deck officer

Deck officers or mates perform the watch duties on board of vessels like determining the course and speed, manoeuvring to avoid hazards, and continuously monitoring the vessels position using charts and navigational aids. They maintain logs and other records tracking the ship's movements. They ensure that the proper procedures and safety practices are followed, check that equipment is in good working order, and oversee the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers. They supervise crew members engaged in maintenance and the primary upkeep of the vessel.

Alternative Labels

chief mate

first mate

ship chief officer

ship deck officer

ship first officer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

assess vessel status assist water-based navigation consider economic criteria in decision making ensure smooth on board operations ensure vessel security handle stressful situations in the work place manage staff plot shipping navigation routes provide first aid stay up-to-date with maritime transportation technology steer vessels supervise loading of cargo supervise unloading of cargo use different communication channels use water navigation devices work in a water transport team

Essential Knowledge

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships celestial navigation international regulations for preventing collisions at sea vessel safety equipment

Optional Skills and Competences

communicate with customers make independent operating decisions manipulate sails on vessels secure ships using rope tolerate stress use maritime English

Optional Knowledge

vessel points of sail

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e3df1f82-3df9-41e5-8487-635e184653d1

Status

released

Occupations

deck officer

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI