NAME: BATILLER, JULIUS BERNARD B.

SUBJECT: MGT 311

SECTION: BSMAR-E 3C

1. Enumerate and explain each of the seven functional areas required in

the ship’s manning as specified in the STCW code.

Navigation - Marine navigation is planning, managing and directing a vessel's

voyage. The practice of marine navigation involves:

 good seamanship
 professional knowledge and judgement
 the application of science and technology.

Cargo Handling and stowage - Cargo Handling & Stowage (Operational

Level) is a required duties by the deck watch while loading and discharging
cargo in port and care of the cargo in transit.  Cargo planning, cargo stowage
and securing, cargo segregation and inspection and preparation of holds will
also be discussed.

Controlling the operation of the ship and care for the person’s onboard
– Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements, maintain seaworthiness of
the ship. Prevent, control and fight fires on board.

Marine Engineering - A marine engineering is someone who designs, builds, tests

and repairs ships, boats, underwater craft, offshore platforms, and drilling equipment.

Electrical, electronic and control engineering - Develops, and supervises all

electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. They may be responsible for the
installation and technical support of hardware and software.

Maintenance and repair – Maintenance and repair is one thing that keeps any
mechanical equipment or machinery going. Weather it is a small machine or a large
structure, efficient maintenance and repair can help with prolonged life and favorable
outcome. On a ship, maintenance is one thing that keeps machinery up to date and is
smooth running condition

Radiocommunications - Radiocommunication was brought about by VHF radio,

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) came up with digitally remote-control commands to
transmit or receive distress alert, urgent or safety calls, or routine priority messages.
2. What are the three (3) levels of responsibility on board the vessel? Explain
each level and state all the ranks and position on each level.

Management level

Master - On top of every shipboard organization is the Master. He is the overall

commander having absolute authority on board.

Chief Officer – The Chief Officer is the Master’s second command. He is the
person to take over the control of the ship whenever the Master is incapacitated.

Second Officer - Second officer is also called the navigational officer. As what
we see on the organizational chart, he is the rank below the Chief Mate and just
above the Third Officer.

Third Officer - He is usually the safety officer on board. This means that his duty
involves the care and maintenance of all lifesaving and firefighting equipment.

Deck Cadet – Deck Cadet is positioned just before the Third Officer. However,
some organizational charts place him at the bottom of every department either deck
or engine.

Boatswain - The Bosun is the head of the unlicensed deck department. With
direct supervision from the Chief Officer, his main duty is keeping a good
maintenance of the ship’s hull.

Able Seaman - The ABs are usually the ones steering the vessel during pilotage.
They are either watch keepers or day workers. As watch keepers, they are partnered
with the deck officers respectively.
They are the ones doing all the maintenance jobs on deck like chipping, buffing,
painting, washing and greasing. Headed by the Bosun, they do the nitty-gritty jobs like
climbing and entry into enclosed spaces.

Ordinary Seaman - An Ordinary Seaman is the entry-level rank in the deck

department. His duty is very much like the Abs However, they require much
supervision especially the new ones. Hence, they are partnered with an experienced
AB.
Operational level 
 Chief Engineer – The head of the shipboard engineering department is the Chief
Engineer (C/E). He is the overall in charge of engine room safety, machinery
operation, maintenance, bunkering and technical administration.

Second Engineer - Sometimes called First Assistant Engineer (1AE), the Second

Engineer is the rank below Chief Engineer. He is the Executive Officer of the ship’s
Engine Department.

Third Engineer - The 3rd Engineer is responsible to the Second Engineer for normal
maintenance and watch keeping duties. In other ships, he is also called Second
Assistant Engineer (2AE).
He is responsible for the general maintenance of the machinery and equipment. Under
the supervision of the 2nd Engineer, he ensures that there are sufficient bunkers in the
day tanks.
Additionally, his work includes the upkeep of the main proportion, engines, boilers and
the diesel generators as per the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

Fourth Engineer - A 4th Engineer’s job includes studying and practicing the 3 rd Engr.’s
duties. His day starts with a toolbox meeting with the other engineers and crew. The
Second Engineer normally gives him the job for the day.
As the lowest engineer ranking on board, some of his duties include the maintenance of
purifiers, air compressors, sewage treatment and general maintenance.

Electrician - The Electrician is one of the most vital technical ranks on board. Since a
ship is mostly run by automation, an ETO plays a major role in keeping them running at
all times.
In the vessel’s organizational hierarchy, the electrician reports directly to the Chief
Engineer. He normally does not have a watch but is a day worker and can be called any
time.

Fitter - A Fitter’s job on board is well, fitting a ship. But that’s too broad and too narrow
at the same time. Fitters are highly skilled workers and are usually found inside the
engine workshop. They are strong and adept in using various of measuring tools.
Their expertise includes riveting, grinding, welding, drilling and the use of lathe machine.
They are very good at assembling, disassembling, reassembling and building new parts
of a machine which are damaged.

Oiler - A Motorman or Oiler’s job includes inspection and maintenance of pumps,

motors, turbines and condensers on board. His care for this equipment involves
greasing, lubricating, de-rusting and painting if necessary. He keeps a record of his
tasks and is directly responsible to the Second Engineer. Like the rest of the deck
ratings, he also helps make the engine room clean and in good order. On some ships,
his responsibility includes sounding of bilges and bunker tanks.

Wiper - The Wiper is the Ordinary Seaman’s counterpart in the engine room. His job is
that mainly of support to those ranks above him.
In most occasions, he is in charge of the general cleanliness of the engine room, engine
work shop and engine control room.

Engine Cadet - Like the Deck Cadet, an Engine Cadet’s duty is mainly to learn the
different jobs in the Engine department. His training scheme is directly supervising by
the Second Engineer.
Because of the various jobs in the engine room, he is normally paired to the Engineers,
electrician and even with the ratings.

Support level

Chief Steward - A chief steward is the highest-ranking member of the galley

department. He directs and supervises the planning and preparation of meals.
Moreover, he is responsible for cost control and requisition of provisions.
Chief Cook - Some ships employ only a chief steward or chief cook but the same
person performs both the job of the cook and steward. This scheme is usually part of
cost cutting strategy especially on merchant ships where the crew is only small.
A Chief Cook’s job is to prepare and cook the meals for the crew. He maintains the
cleanliness and orderliness inside the galley and the provision room.

Messman - While the Officers and Engineers are busy with their work, the
Messman is the guy in charge of cleaning their cabins. His area of expertise is inside
the Mess Hall where he keeps it clean and orderly. Before meals, he sets the table by
preparing the plates, utensils, chairs and ensures that the ketchup is not empty.

3 Draw a ship’s organization showing all the departments,

rank and position in a typical commercial vessel.

DECK DEPARMENT

MASTER On top of every shipboard organization is the Master. He is the overall

commander having absolute authority on board.
CHIEF The Chief Officer is the Master’s second command. He is the person
to take over the control of the ship whenever the Master is
OFFICER incapacitated.

SECOND Second officer is also called the navigational officer. As what we see on
OFFICER the organizational chart, he is the rank below the Chief Mate and just
above the Third Officer.
THIRD He is usually the safety officer on board. This means that his duty involves
OFFICER the care and maintenance of all lifesaving and firefighting equipment.

DECK CADET Deck Cadet is positioned just before the Third Officer. However, some
organizational charts place him at the bottom of every department
either deck or engine.
BOATSWAIN The Bosun is the head of the unlicensed deck department. With direct
supervision from the Chief Officer, his main duty is keeping a good
maintenance of the ship’s hull.
ABLE The ABs are usually the ones steering the vessel during pilotage. They
SEAMAN are either watch keepers or day workers. As watch keepers, they are
partnered with the deck officers respectively.
ORDINARY An Ordinary Seaman is the entry-level rank in the deck department.
His duty is very much like the Abs However, they require much
SEAMAN supervision especially the new ones. Hence, they are partnered with
an experienced AB.

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF The head of the shipboard engineering department is the Chief Engineer
ENGINNER (C/E). He is the overall in charge of engine room safety, machinery
operation, maintenance, bunkering and technical administration.
SECOND Sometimes called First Assistant Engineer (1AE), the Second Engineer is
the rank below Chief Engineer. He is the Executive Officer of the ship’s
ENGINEER Engine Department.

THIRD The 3rd Engineer is responsible to the Second Engineer for normal

ENGINEER maintenance and watch keeping duties. In other ships, he is also called
Second Assistant Engineer (2AE).
FOURTH A 4th Engineer’s job includes studying and practicing the 3 rd Engr.’s duties.
ENGINEER His day starts with a toolbox meeting with the other engineers and crew.
The Second Engineer normally gives him the job for the day.
FITTER A Fitter’s job on board is well, fitting a ship. But that’s too broad and too
narrow at the same time. Fitters are highly skilled workers and are usually
found inside the engine workshop.
OILER A Motorman or Oiler’s job includes inspection and maintenance of pumps,
motors, turbines and condensers on board. His care for this equipment
involves greasing, lubricating, de-rusting and painting if necessary. He
 keeps a record of his tasks and is directly responsible to the Second
Engineer.
WIPER The Wiper is the Ordinary Seaman’s counterpart in the engine room. His
job is that mainly of support to those ranks above him.
In most occasions, he is in charge of the general cleanliness of the engine
room, engine work shop and engine control room.

ENGINE Like the Deck Cadet, an Engine Cadet’s duty is mainly to learn the
CADET different jobs in the Engine department. His training scheme is directly
supervising by the Second Engineer.
CATERING DEPARTMENT

CHIEF A chief steward is the highest-ranking member of the galley department.

STEWARD He directs and supervises the planning and preparation of meals.
Moreover, he is responsible for cost control and requisition of provisions.
CHIEF COOK Some ships employ only a chief steward or chief cook but the same
person performs both the job of the cook and steward. This scheme is
usually part of cost cutting strategy especially on merchant ships where
the crew is only small.
A Chief Cook’s job is to prepare and cook the meals for the crew. He
maintains the
MESSMAN While the Officers and Engineers are busy with their work, the Messman
is the guy in charge of cleaning their cabins. His area of expertise is inside
the Mess Hall where he keeps it clean and orderly.

4. In your opinion, is a shipboard organizational structure

vital in the operation on board a vessel? Explain your
answer.
- life on board of a vessel is very different from any other shore-based jobs
or organization. Each crew member has a precise rank and carries certain
responsibilities in order to maintain the vessel operations successful,
therefore it is very vital to have a shipboard organizational structure,
operation on board a vessel.