Deck operations

Description

Know general activities carried out on a ship’s deck. Understand the hierarchy of a ship’s crew and the tasks performed by different roles on the deck. Plan and coordinate vessel operation and communication between vessels.

Alternative labels

vessel deck operations
tasks of the deck department
on deck operations
ship’s deck activities
ship deck operations
deck activities
operations of the deck department
activities of the deck department

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Deck operations is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Vessel operations coordinator: Vessel operations coordinators manage chartered vessels’ transit and performance optimizing the schedulers but also assessing the capabilities and the risks for vessels according to the different types of cargo such as crude oil or other chemical cargos. They make sure all necesary certifications are according to the regulations and all employees have up-to-date passports and licenses. Vessel operations coordinators schedule and maintain records of vessels’ maintenance. At the operational level they have contact with the customers, following up customer complains, identifying new opportunities and providing customers with solutions.

Optional knowledge

Deck operations is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Deck operations – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022