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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To act as the Master’s representative during Bridge watch, supervising the ‘on watch’ team and ensuring that watches are carried out properly and Masters standing orders followed. The 3rd Officer shall ensure that adequate rounds of the vessel and reporting equipment malfunctions or breakdowns, performing and directing routine adjustments as necessary. Observing meteorological and tidal conditions and state of the sea. During the watch adheres to the emergency procedures and monitors bridge equipment, fire detection systems and watertight doors status.
• 2. Ensures that a satisfactory watch is kept when the Captain or the Pilot is in coon, by following the orders given to the helmsman and ensuring the ship’s position on regular intervals as required, with all possible navigational means.
• 3. Responsible to know the handling characteristics of the vessel, including stopping distance. Has a full knowledge of every aspect of safety features of the vessel. Being fully conversant with the Company’s VMS.
• 4. Ensures seaworthiness of the vessel.
• 5. Responsible to be familiar with the operation and location of all lifesaving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment.
• 6. Keeps log of all watch operations and conditions.
• 7. Assists the lower-ranked Deck Officers in familiarization with the bridge instruments and equipment.
• 8. While the ship is in port the Watch Keeping Officer observes gangways, supervises the moorings and is aware of any significant work in progress as well as monitors the in-port manning duties.