# 03 - Officer of the Watch

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        Department
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      Deck
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        Reporting to
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      Chief Officer and The Master
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        Objective
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      To assist the Master in achieving the safe, secure and efficient operation of the yacht
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        Required Qualifications
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      STCW II/2 & Flag Endorsement
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        Substitutes
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      Chief Officer or Bosun
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### The Officer of the Watch has the following duties and responsibilities:

- To learn, understand and apply the Yacht Procedures, ISM, Captain’s Standing Orders.
- Designated OOW suitably qualified according to International and Flag State requirements.
- To fulfil all duties delegated to him by a superior. Including but not limited to; bridge navigational watches, anchor watches, harbour watches, safety and security management and administration duties.
- In conjunction with the Chief Officer, ensure all charts, publications and other documentation current and up to date at all times.
- In conjunction with the Chief Officer maintain chart and electronic navigation systems corrected and up to date, fully operational at all times. Reports any problems to Chief Officer.
- To maintain detailed work lists for the deck areas and produce them when required to the Chief Officer or Master.
- To keep an inventory of all the Deck equipment, toys, and Security equipment together with a list of spares kept on board.
- Test and maintain all security equipment and keep accurate records.
- To share knowledge and provide the best possible training to the crew members working under his supervision.
- To identify and report any equipment deficiencies immediately to the Chief Officer.
- Assume Senior responsibility with Guest tender operations.
- Report insubordination or departmental disputes to the Chief Officer or Master immediately.

*The above job description has been read, understood, agreed upon and signed accordingly by:*

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