SECOND OFFICER

2nd Officer Navigating Officer / Medical Officer / Communication Officer. Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist the Chief Officer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the ship. • Is the Navigating Officer and is responsible to the Master for Passage Planning and the maintenance of charts and nautical publications. • Responsible for maintenance of navigational equipment, radio equipment, flag and signalling appliances. • Responsible for the management and upkeep of ship’s stationery locker. • Also be directly responsible to the Master for the management and upkeep of the Ship’s Hospital, Medicines and Medical Stores. • Keeping watch at sea & port as per Master order. • Any other duties required by the Master & Chief Officer necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.