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What is the main role of the Captain on a vessel?
What is the main role of the Captain on a vessel?
- To make sure the vessel follows local and international laws (correct)
- To supervise the deck crew
- To operate the engine
- To manage the cargo
Which department is responsible for the overall operations of the deck crew?
Which department is responsible for the overall operations of the deck crew?
- Steward Crew
- Navigation Department
- Engineering Crew
- Deck Crew (correct)
What is the role of the Chief Officer on a vessel?
What is the role of the Chief Officer on a vessel?
- To operate the navigation equipment
- To supervise the steward crew
- To be in charge of the overall operations of the deck crew (correct)
- To manage the engineering crew
What is the term used to describe the person in charge of the vessel?
What is the term used to describe the person in charge of the vessel?
What is the primary function of the Steward Crew on a vessel?
What is the primary function of the Steward Crew on a vessel?
How many departments are typically found on a ship?
How many departments are typically found on a ship?
Who is responsible for the safety of the vessel and oversees firefighting and lifesaving equipment?
Who is responsible for the safety of the vessel and oversees firefighting and lifesaving equipment?
What is the role of the Chief Steward in the Steward Department?
What is the role of the Chief Steward in the Steward Department?
Who is in charge of the navigation of the vessel?
Who is in charge of the navigation of the vessel?
What is the role of the Engineer in the Engine Department?
What is the role of the Engineer in the Engine Department?
Who is the highest authority on the vessel?
Who is the highest authority on the vessel?
What is the Galley?
What is the Galley?
What is the role of the Second Officer in the Deck Department?
What is the role of the Second Officer in the Deck Department?
What is the Pantry?
What is the Pantry?
What is the role of the Second Officer in the Deck Department?
What is the role of the Second Officer in the Deck Department?
Who is in charge of the Engine Department?
Who is in charge of the Engine Department?
How many main departments are typically found on a ship?
How many main departments are typically found on a ship?
Where do crew members prepare meals on a ship?
Where do crew members prepare meals on a ship?
Who takes charge if anything bad happens to the Captain?
Who takes charge if anything bad happens to the Captain?
What is the role of the Chief Officer?
What is the role of the Chief Officer?
Where are food supplies typically kept on a ship?
Where are food supplies typically kept on a ship?
What is the term used to describe the person in charge of the vessel?
What is the term used to describe the person in charge of the vessel?
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Study Notes
Vessel Basics
- A vessel is used for transporting passengers or cargo
- A vessel needs navigation, equipment, and crew to work
Crew Roles
- Generally, most ships have Deck, Engineering, and Steward departments
- Captain (also known as the Master) has full command of the vessel and is in charge of all crew members
- Captain ensures the vessel follows local and international laws
Deck Crew
- Chief Officer (also known as First Mate or First Officer) is second in command and oversees the overall operations of the deck crew
- Chief Officer supervises cargo and deck crew, and ensures cargo loads and unloads safely
- Second Officer is third in command, ship's navigator, and in charge of navigation equipment from the bridge
- Second Officer stands on bridge watch
- Third Officer is responsible for safety and oversees firefighting and lifesaving equipment
Engineering Crew
- Chief Engineer is in charge of maintenance, operation, and repair of all vessel electrical and mechanical systems onboard
- Chief Engineer reports to the Captain
Steward Crew
- Chief Steward supervises and coordinates the pantry, storeroom, and non-cooking kitchen workers
- Chief Steward purchases kitchen supplies and equipment
Key Terms
- Command (verb): to give someone an order
- Navigate (verb): to direct the way a ship will travel
- Galley: a kitchen in a ship
- Pantry: a room where food supplies are kept
- Cadet: a student in a maritime school
- Officer: a person of authority
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