Chief Officer reports to the Master and is responsible for the management and performance of the Deck Department, and for each bunkering operation.
Full compliance to the Loading and Bunker Delivery Procedures as defined in SOPM Vol. 3.
The Charterer’s bunkers stored on the bunker tanker.
Planning the loading storage and delivery of Charterer’s bunkers held in transit.
Instructing the tanker’s Chief Engineer, Bosun and Ratings in loading and delivery operations. Soundings of ballast tanks are to be taken to determine presence of oil prior to any ballast / de-ballast operation.
Performing the Charterer’s pre-delivery safety checklist. Cargo operations and related safety
Maintenance of LSA & FFA equipment onboard. He shall upkeep the navigational charts and maintenance of navigation equipment.
Take charge of deck department and Master’s deputy. In charge of deck maintenance.
Liaising with shore authorities and ensuring awareness of SMS.
Ensuring deck crew follow safe working practices as defined in Company procedures. Instructing cadets / junior officers / ratings on the relevant procedures.
Identifying potential ship hazards associated with deck operations and advising the Master accordingly. Notifying the Master immediately of any defects which may affect ship safety or put at risk the marine environment.
In charge of ballasting / de-ballasting operations. Stability and related calculations for cargo and ballasting.
Deploy and delegate duties to deck crews. Assigning deck officers or ratings specific roles with respect to the deck department responsibilities as defined in the SMS.
Investigating non-conformities and applying corrective actions as agreed with the Master.
In charge of maintenance of life saving appliances & fire-fighting apparatus onboard. Ensure that all deck crew are conversant with the locations of the life-saving apparatus and fire-fighting apparatus and understand their correct operation.
Keep stock of deck stores, spares and ensure that they are sufficient for the efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel’s hull, structure, cargo holds / tanks, deck equipment, deck machinery and fittings.
Maintain and upkeep all drills records, deck maintenance records and other vessel documents. In charge of all ISM documentations onboard.
Assist Master to prepare and maintain the vessel for any oil major’s inspections and Class surveys.
Carry out the terminal and ship safety checklist physically and diligently prior commencement of cargo operations.
In charge of tank cleaning operations.
Checking and ensuring pump room floor is cleaned and dry prior to loading at oil terminals.
Conducting regular deck rounds and pump room checks during cargo operations.
In charge of entries in the Deck Logbook and Oil Record Book Part 2.

Chief Officer