2nd Officer

Watch Keeping Officer – On behalf of the Master, in command during his/hers watch

Responsibility and Authority:

• Safety of Navigation, as specified.
• During the watch adhere to Emergency Procedures, as specified.
• When vessel in port, comply with procedures, as specified.
• When on watch enter in the deck logbook time and location of entry whenever a Work/Enclosed Spaces Permit is issued, as specified.
• Prepare for the pilot card information sheet.
• Consult with the Master and assess accurate weather forecasts and navigational warnings for the relevant area prior departure.
• Inform the Master of navigational progress during the voyage cruise including speed and other relevant matters.
• During the watch monitor the Watertight Doors status, as specified.
• Together with the Staff Captain conduct daily ship’s stability calculation ensuring that at all times the vessel is complying with the requirements as described in the Ship’s Stability Book.
• Follow up in the daily Ship's Stability Calculation during the assigned watch.
• When on watch provide positive report regarding the Bridge readiness, as specified.
• When on watch cooperate to ensure Safe Access to the Vessel, as specified.
• To prepare a handover report prior leaving the vessel, as specified.
• Comply with all requirements of the SMS – checklists, etc.
• Familiar with the other watch keeping officers' duties.
• As a watch standing officer, be knowledgeable of all relevant environmental regulations within the itinerary that the vessel is sailing in.
• Attend mooring stations as instructed by the Staff Captain.
• Carry out tank inspection as delegated by Staff Captain as specified.
• Ensure that all aspects of company's OH&S are effectively applied during his/her working activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Ensure that the navigational charts required for the itinerary and for planning are available on board.
• Correct and update the nautical publications and charts up to the latest appropriate Notice to Mariners/correction available.
• Ensure that canceled charts are clearly marked as such and removed from the bridge.
• Verifying the ship’s stability this to include training to all deck officers.
• Training and auditing of new bridge officers’ familiarization to the bridge equipment.
• Daily calculations of sunrise and sunset times and delivery of this information to the Cruise Director and the Information Desk and notify all Department Heads on time zone changes.
• Assist in Familiarization with the Vessel process for the new joining & lower-ranked Officers as specified.
• Assist the Staff Captain and the Safety Officer concerning emergency drills for guest and crew as needed.
• Cooperate with the Safety Officer in applying instruction and training programs to Crew members, including but not limited to all Safety Drills as needed.

• Maintain the vessel’s flag inventory.
• Maintain pyrotechnics, signaling equipment and appliances.
• Assist the Staff Captain and the Safety Officer concerning emergency drills for guest and crew as needed.
• Support the Safety Officer on inspections of all Lifesaving Equipment, to ensure they are in good working condition, always ready for instant use and in accordance of SOLAS requirements.
• Cooperate with the Safety Officer in applying instruction and training programs to Crew members, including but not limited to all Safety Drills as needed.

• Monitoring correct functioning of the electronic instruments and navigational equipment, in cooperation with the Shipboard Technical Department.
• Assist the Staff Captain and the Safety Officer concerning emergency drills for guest and crew as needed.
• Support the Safety Officer on inspections of all Fire Fighting Equipments , to ensure they are in good working condition, always ready for instant use and in accordance of SOLAS requirements.
• In conjunction with the Safety Officer, supply training to Fire Fighting Squads;
• Cooperate with the Safety Officer in applying instruction and training programs to…