The Deck Department consists of Officers and Crew whose primary goal is navigational safety and the security of the vessel.
Master/Captain +
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, Medical Certificate, Certificate of Competency Masters Unlimited License, 5-10 years’ experience in previous ranks. Good Communication Skills.
Chief Officer +
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, Medical Certificate, A chief mate usually holds a Master license (COC) as a contingency plan if he would have to assume authority of the vessel in an emergency. A Chief Officer can be attained after a period of time served as a Second Officer (2nd Mate) usually a year or more in this capacity. Also required classes and examinations completed for Chief Officer Certification (COC).
Second Officer/Second Mate +
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, Medical Certificate, A Second Officer/Mate License (Certificate of Competency). Standard a year or more serving as a 3rd officer/Mate.
Third Officer/Third Mate +
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, Medical Certificate, Officer of the Watch Certification (OOW), all additional STCW’95 safety and certification trainings. An official deck cadet/rating program either through specialized maritime institutions or attaining sea-time.
Deck Cadet +
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, Medical certificate Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat, other than Fast Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2), Advanced Fire-fighting (STCW A-VI/3), Medical First-Aid (STCW A-VI/4), Basic Training (STCW A-VI/1), and STCW’95 security certification. (3) Months of sea-time.
Boatswain/Bosun +
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, Medical certificate, Ratings certificate. STCW’95 safety and certification training. Usually 2-3 years as an Able Bodied Seaman (AB).
Able Bodies Seaman/Able Seaman (AB) +
Requirements: At least 18 years of age, Medical Certificate, Ratings Certificate. STCW’95 safety and certification training.
