Lesson 4. MASTER DECK DEPT. ENGINE DEPT. CATERING DEPT. RADIO DEPT. OFFICERS OFFICERSOFFICERSOFFICER(S) GALLEY SALOON PETTY OFFICERS PETTY OFFICERSPETTY.

Lesson 4

MASTER

DECK DEPT. ENGINE DEPT. CATERING DEPT. RADIO DEPT.

OFFICERS OFFICERS OFFICERS OFFICER(S)

GALLEY SALOON

PETTY OFFICERS PETTY OFFICERS PETTY OFFICERS

RATINGS RATINGS RATINGS

DEPARTMENTS: DUTIES:

DECK Navigation, safety of the ship, of the lives on board, carriage and handling of cargo .

DEPARTMENTS: DUTIES:

ENGINE Propulsion of the vessel and the running of other services (lighting,

heating, running water, refrigerating, ventilation,

air-conditioning, etc.).

DEPARTMENTS: DUTIES:

RADIO Radio communication

Ship-to-shoreShore-to-ship

DEPARTMENTS: DUTIES:

CATERING Provisioning, preparation and

serving of meals, cleanliness of messrooms, galley,

cabins, saloons, alleyways and companionways.

CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Deck Dept.

Chief Officer Maintenance of the (First Mate) ship (excluding the E.R. and auxiliary gear), loading, stowage, discharge of cargo.

CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIESEngine – Room Dept.Chief Engineer Main propelling and

auxiliary machinery and systemsincluding the electric plant, steering gear, deck machinery (cargo, warping, anchor winches),

consumption of fuel, bunkering, maintenanceand repairs.

CHIEF OF DEPARTMENTRESPONSIBILITIES

Radio Dept.

Radio Officers / Radio / electronic

Wireless Operators bridge equipment.

CHIEF OF DEPARTMENTRESPONSIBILITIESCatering 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 RESPONSIBILITY

CHIEF ENG. Main propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, electrical plant, winches, windlass, refrigerating, machinery, steering gear, ventilating system.

TITLE RESPONSIBILITY

SECOND ENG. Maintenance & repairs of

THIRD ENG. all the machinery on(FOURTH ENG.) 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 greasing moving parts of the machinery

ENG APPRENTICE responsible to the CHIEF

a) should be acquainted with :

- their safety duties:location and handling – safety

equipment and survival proceduresalarm signal and needed actionscommunications systems for asking

helpescape route from e. r.

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.

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.

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.

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.