CHIEF OFFICER-SDPO

• Assists Master in emergency situations • Assists Master in implementing Company policies and Safety Management System • Acts as Senior DP operator, Safety Officer, Medical Representative and chair’s vessel safety committee. • Watch keeper when on conventional watches • Maintains stability and trim of vessel to ensure statutory criteria compliance • Maintains adequate fresh water on sailing and liaises with ER whilst at sea • Liaises with Chief Engineer to pre-plan tank rotation for fuel consumption • Oversees maintenance of all lifesaving, firefighting appliances and water tight integrity as required by statute • Maintains all deck machinery, including certification, ancillary equipment and updating planned maintenance programmes in conjunction with the Chief Engineer • Maintains fabric of vessel excluding machinery spaces • Ensures all garbage is handled in accordance with outlined procedures • Maintains stock levels of deck stores • Ensures all deck cargo is secure always and organizes cargo transfer operations • Departmental head for Deck Officers & Crew • In port assists SSO with vessel security arrangements • In Port organizes watch keeping arrangements and provision of safe means of access.