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    The document summarizes the typical organizational structure on commercial ships. It is divided into 3 sections: the deck department headed by the chief officer, the engine department headed by the chief engineer, and the catering/steward's department headed by the chief steward. Each department has several roles of decreasing seniority such as second officer in the deck department and second engineer in the engine department.

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    The document summarizes the typical organizational structure on commercial ships. It is divided into 3 sections: the deck department headed by the chief officer, the engine department headed by the chief engineer, and the catering/steward's department headed by the chief steward. Each department has several roles of decreasing seniority such as second officer in the deck department and second engineer in the engine department.

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    The document summarizes the typical organizational structure on commercial ships. It is divided into 3 sections: the deck department headed by the chief officer, the engine department headed by the chief engineer, and the catering/steward's department headed by the chief steward. Each department has several roles of decreasing seniority such as second officer in the deck department and second engineer in the engine department.

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    Ship-board organizational structure - Deck , Engine & catering department

    Ship-board organizational structure: The ship’s crews are the personnel who sail on
    board a ship and are responsible for its operation, primarily when the ship is at sea (with
    some responsibility when at port). For the purpose of ship operation and traditionally, the
    crew of a commercial ship is divided into three departments :

    Deck department

    Engine department

    Catering (steward’s) department.

    The Captain or Master is the ship's highest responsible officer, acting on behalf of the ship's
    owner / operator or manager. The Captain/Master is legally responsible for the day-to-day
    management of the ship. It is his/her responsibility to ensure that all the departments
    perform legally to the requirements of the ship's owner /operator or manager. The ship has
    a number of deck officers that assist the master.

    Master also usually has the advice of pilots while the ship is navigating in restricted waters,
    such as narrow or shallow channels. Also, each shipboard department has a designated
    head who reports to the master. The deck department is headed by a Chief Officer. The
    engine department is headed by a Chief Engineer. He has other licensed engineers to assist
    him with engine room watch and the performance of maintenance and repair activities in
    the engine room. The Chief Steward is the head of the catering department. He assists the
    captain in dealing with embarkation (entering a port) and disembarkation (leaving a port)
    formalities and other administrative tasks, if necessary.

    Additionally, in ports, he will take care of ordering and supervising the delivery of provisions
    and galley supply and distribution and is in charge of crew wages, etc. The above roles and
    their level of engagement will vary from one ship type to another.

    Deck Department

    Chief Officer: The Chief Officer, also called Chief Mate or First Mate is the head of the deck
    department. He is second-in-command after the ship's master. The Chief Officer's primary
    responsibilities are the vessel's cargo operations, its stability and supervising the deck crew.
    The Chief Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the ship, as well as the welfare
    of the crew on board.

    The Chief Officer typically stands the 4-8 hours of navigation watch. Additional duties
    include ensuring good maintenance of the ship's hull, cargo gears, accommodations, the
    lifesaving and firefighting appliances. The Chief Officer also trains the crew and cadets on
    various aspects like safety, firefighting, search and rescue and various other contingencies.

    Second Officer: The Second Officer, also called Second Mate is usually in charge of ship
    navigation with a position below Chief Officer and above Third Officer. He/she is the third-
    in-command, after the Master and Chief Officer. The second officer typically stands watch
    from 1200 to 1600 at noon and again from 0000 to 0400 in the nights.

    Third Officer: The third officer also called 3rd Mate primarily charged with the safety of the
    ship and crew. The Third officer generally serves as the ship's chief safety officer. The Third
    Officer is the next licensed position on board the vessel, as fourth-in-command.

    Engine department

    The engineers on board ships are also called technical officers. They are responsible for
    keeping the machinery maintained and operational. Today, ships are complex systems that
    combine a lot of technology within a small space. This includes not only the engines and the
    propulsion system, but also for example, the electrical power supply, devices for loading
    and discharging, garbage incineration and fresh water generators. Additionally, more and
    more environmental protection technologies, fuel treatment systems and cargo conditioning
    devices are used on board ships. The upkeep of all these are in the hands of engine
    department staff.

    Chief Engineer: The Chief Engineer on a commercial vessel is the official title of someone
    qualified to manage and oversee the engine department. The qualification for this position is
    colloquially called a "chief's ticket". The Chief Engineer is responsible for all operations and
    maintenance of all engineering equipment throughout the ship.

    Second Engineer: The Second Engineer is the officer responsible for supervising the daily
    maintenance and operation of the engineering systems. He or she reports directly to the
    Chief Engineer. The Second Engineer is second in command in the engine department after
    the ship's Chief Engineer. The person holding this position is typically the busiest engineer
    on-board the ship, due to the supervisory role this engineer plays and the operations duties
    performed. Operational duties include responsibility for the refrigeration systems, main
    engines and any other equipment not assigned to the third or fourth engineers.

    Third Engineer: The Third Engineer is junior to the second engineer in the engine
    department and is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, auxiliary engines, condensate, and feed
    systems. This engineer is typically in charge of bunkering, if the officer holds a valid
    certificate for fuel transfer operations.

    Fourth Engineer: The Fourth Engineer is junior to the third engineer in the engine
    department. The most junior marine engineer of the ship, he or she is usually responsible
    for electrical, sewage treatment, lube oil, bilge, and oily water separation systems.
    Depending on usage, this person usually stands a watch. Moreover, the fourth engineer may
    assist the third officer in maintaining proper operation of the lifeboats.

    Steward's department

    Chief Steward: The Chief Steward directs and assigns personnel that do functions such as
    preparing meals, cleaning and maintaining officers' quarter, and managing the stores. The
    Chief Steward also does other activities such as overtime and cost control records, and may
    requisition or purchase stores and equipment. Other additional duties may include taking
    part in cooking activities. The Chief Steward is assisted by a chief cook and his/her assistant
    cooks, mess men and assistant stewards.

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