Chief Officer And Relief Captain
CurrentChief Officer and step up to Master as required. My Chief Officer duties include those of the Environmental Officer in charge of implementation of the ship's garbage management plan. I am also responsible for Ballast operations onboard and responsible for ship's stability at all stages of each voyage.I am Head of department for the Deck department, consisting of around 25 crew and Officers normally. Management duties include assigning rotas and work in coordination with the Bosun, constructing leave schedules and recruitment of new personnel. Also in charge of the upkeep of all exterior decks (including alot of teak and stainless), maintenance and use of ship's tenders, boats and watersports equipment.On my current vessel I have been involved (at the top operational level in the owner's team) in several major dry-docks and refit periods, to include major paint works, installation of several new technical systems and the usual periodic surveys and statutory requirements. As a self-managed vessel the responsibility of liaison with class and flag state falls with me.When acting as Master I focus on the day-to-day operation of the vessel from a technical and administrative standpoint, including routine inspections and disciplinary procedures. I am a confident ship handler, having manoeuvred in a large variety of commercial and private ports in a multitude of weather conditions.
