What does a boatswain do on a ship? Bosun's job description on a ship
Complies with the requirements of the document - "DIRECTORY OF QUALIFICATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WORKERS' PROFESSIONS. ISSUE 67. Water transport. Section "Maritime Transport" (With amendments and additions made by orders of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Ukraine N 189 dated 05/10/2005, N 671 dated 08/06/2007). Second edition, supplemented, revised as of 08/06/2007", which was approved by order of the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine on 12/10/2001 N 863. Agreed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of Ukraine.
The document status is "valid".
Preface to the job description
0.1. The document comes into force from the moment of approval.
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0.3. The document has been approved: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
0.4. Periodic verification of this document is carried out at intervals not exceeding 3 years.
1. General Provisions
1.1. The position "Boatswain" belongs to the category "Workers".
1.2. Qualification requirements: vocational and technical education. Advanced training and work experience on ships as a 1st class sailor - at least 3 years.
1.3. Knows and applies in practice:
- rules and procedures for performing work during mooring and towing a vessel;
- rules technical operation cargo, anchor-mooring and rope tow devices;
- rules for the operation of boats and rafts, ladders and gangways, hatch covers;
- timing of testing of anchor chains, blocks, hooks, shackles and other rigging equipment of the hull;
- methods for determining the carrying capacity and permissible loads of rigging devices;
- ways to prevent cargo deformation;
- preparation of cables for receiving oversized cargo;
- rules for composing loads and installing load supports and slings;
- methods of cleaning the surface for priming, painting and applying paint and varnish coatings using hand or power tools;
- methods of performing ship carpentry work;
- rules for giving and receiving light and flag signals.
1.4. The boatswain is appointed to the position and dismissed from the position by order of the organization (enterprise/institution).
1.5. The boatswain reports directly to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
1.6. The boatswain supervises the work of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
1.7. During absence, the boatswain is replaced by a person appointed in accordance with the established procedure, who acquires the appropriate rights and is responsible for the proper performance of the duties assigned to him.
2. Characteristics of work, tasks and job responsibilities
2.1. Supervises work on the hull of the vessel.
2.2. Distributes work among deck crew members subordinate to him.
2.3. Draws up a work plan for the hull and submits it to the senior mate for approval.
2.4. Provides maintenance of the hull, decks, superstructures, cargo and ship premises, tanks and tanks, spars and rigging, gangways and storm ladders, cargo, anchor, mooring and towing devices, fender protection of the vessel, fire-fighting, rescue equipment, property and equipment, and other technical means of their maintenance.
2.5. Supervises painting, carpentry, rigging and repair and maintenance work on the hull of the ship.
2.6. Keeps records of the costs of material and technical supplies of his unit, draws up requests for its replenishment.
2.7. Ensures the safe operation of technical equipment maintained by the deck crew.
2.8. Takes part in eliminating defects in their work.
2.9. Ensures the preparation of cargo premises and equipment for cargo operations.
2.10. Participates in loading and unloading heavy and bulky cargo.
2.11. Ensures the readiness of the hull before the departure of the vessel and storm navigation, securing cargo, ship equipment and property before departure and during navigation.
2.12. Participates in mooring and towing operations, during the release and acceptance of anchors.
2.13. Ensures readiness for emergency fire-fighting equipment and property, life-saving equipment for collective and personal use and their launching devices.
2.14. Maintains order on board the ship.
2.15. Knows, understands and applies current regulations relating to his activities.
2.16. Knows and complies with the requirements of regulations on labor protection and environment, complies with the standards, methods and techniques of safe work performance.
3. Rights
3.1. The boatswain has the right to take action to prevent and eliminate cases of any violations or non-compliances.
3.2. The boatswain has the right to receive all social guarantees provided for by law.
3.3. The boatswain has the right to demand assistance in the execution of his duties. job responsibilities and exercise of rights.
3.4. The boatswain has the right to demand the creation of organizational and technical conditions necessary for the performance of official duties and the provision necessary equipment and inventory.
3.5. The boatswain has the right to familiarize himself with draft documents relating to his activities.
3.6. The boatswain has the right to request and receive documents, materials and information necessary to fulfill his job duties and management orders.
3.7. The boatswain has the right to improve his professional qualifications.
3.8. The boatswain has the right to report all violations and inconsistencies identified in the course of his activities and make proposals for their elimination.
3.9. The boatswain has the right to familiarize himself with the documents defining the rights and responsibilities of the position held, and the criteria for assessing the quality of performance of official duties.
4. Responsibility
4.1. The boatswain is responsible for failure to fulfill or untimely fulfillment of the duties assigned by this job description and (or) failure to use the granted rights.
4.2. The boatswain is responsible for failure to comply with internal labor regulations, labor protection, safety regulations, industrial sanitation and fire protection.
4.3. The boatswain is responsible for disclosing information about an organization (enterprise/institution) that is a trade secret.
4.4. The boatswain is responsible for non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of the requirements of internal regulatory documents of the organization (enterprise/institution) and legal orders of management.
4.5. The boatswain is responsible for offenses committed in the course of his activities, within the limits established by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation.
4.6. The boatswain is responsible for causing material damage to the organization (enterprise/institution) within the limits established by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation.
4.7. The boatswain is responsible for the unlawful use of the granted official powers, as well as their use for personal purposes.
The captain's orders, within the limits of his authority, are subject to unquestioning execution by all persons on board the ship.
33. Depending on the specific conditions of navigation and the performance of tasks to support ships at sea, the captain has the right to declare emergency work with the participation of the entire crew or part of it, redistribute responsibilities between individual crew members, and involve crew members in watchkeeping who, in the scope of their duties, they don't carry it.
34. The captain has the right, if necessary, to remove from duty (not allow him to keep watch) any crew member:
has not passed the test of knowledge and skills in the field of labor protection and performance of official duties in accordance with the established procedure;
has contraindications for performing the duties of his position (illness or injury requiring treatment outside the ship) or has not undergone a medical examination in the prescribed manner;
committed violations of the requirements for the operation of weapons and military equipment(occupational safety) that entailed serious consequences (accident, accident with people) or knowingly created a real threat of such consequences;
who has committed theft of someone else's property on a ship, embezzlement, intentional destruction or damage to the ship's weapons and technical equipment.
35. If it is established that individual crew members do not comply with the positions held, the captain has the right to remove these persons from the performance of official duties and refer them to the personnel authority to resolve the issue of their further use.
36. The orders of the captain, within the limits of his authority, are subject to unquestioning execution by all persons on board the ship.
37. All measures of influence are applied to persons who do not comply with the lawful orders of the captain, up to and including isolation of these persons in a separate room, if their actions pose a threat to the safety of the ship, the people on it, property or cargo being transported.
38. If an offense is committed on board a ship containing elements of a crime provided for by criminal law Russian Federation, the captain is obliged to immediately report this to the head (commander) of a higher military command authority, and when the ship is at sea, in addition, carry out urgent investigative actions, guided by the criminal procedural legislation of the Russian Federation.
39. In case of danger for the ship or the people on it, the captain has the right to convene a ship council. The ship's council consists of the captain, chief mate and chief engineer.
The captain may invite other crew members to participate in the council meeting.
40. The ship's council does not limit the rights of the captain. The final decision in all cases is made by the captain.
41. In cases not provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation, orders and instructions of higher military authorities, the captain, in accordance with the circumstances, must act at his own discretion, observing the interests of the Russian Federation and the generally recognized principles and norms of international maritime law.
42. In case of illness, the captain must temporarily transfer command of the ship to the senior mate, which must be immediately reported to the head (commander) of a higher military command authority, and when the ship is parked in a foreign port, in addition, report this to the nearest diplomatic mission (consulate) of the Russian Federation .
43. The captain must receive the ship personally upon taking office. In the absence of the handing over captain, the transfer of the vessel must be carried out by the person performing his duties in the presence of a commission appointed by order of the head (commander) of a higher military command authority.
44. When accepting a ship, the captain is obliged to:
introduce yourself to the crew and check their level of preparation for performing ship alarm duties;
inspect the vessel and obtain information about the condition of the hull, main and auxiliary mechanisms, means of combating survivability, navigation, radio engineering and other weapons;
receive from the captain handing over the business and position, ship's documents, money and securities with accompanying documents on them, the ship's seal, as well as information about the seaworthiness of the ship, cases of accidents and their consequences;
go out to sea with the passing captain, if possible, and become familiar with the peculiarities of operating the ship in various modes of operation of the main engines;
upon completion of acceptance of the vessel, draw up a report and submit it to the head (commander) of a higher military command authority along with a report on taking office.
45. The newly appointed captain announces taking command of the ship in an order for the ship.
In exceptional cases, when an urgent change of captain is required, the newly appointed captain takes command of the ship without inspecting it.
The acceptance (delivery) certificate of the vessel must indicate the accepted sums of money, documents and securities and that the ship was accepted without inspection. The time and place of transfer of command of the ship must be recorded in the ship's log.
After inspecting the ship, the captain must submit to the head (commander) of the higher military command authority an addition to the previously submitted report.
46. When preparing a ship for going to sea, the captain is obliged to check the condition of the ship and organize the training of the crew to perform assigned tasks, including:
staff the ship with officers and enlisted personnel to the normal strength, assign in advance to the chief mate and chief engineer the time the ship is ready to unanchor (barrel, moorings);
organize a study of the intended route of passage with the command staff of the vessel on navigational watch, in operational, navigational and hydrometeorological terms, clarify changes in local rules of navigation and passage of the straits, as well as work out other issues, the knowledge of which is necessary for the successful completion of assigned tasks;
check and approve the preliminary route for passage to a given area, check the availability of navigation charts and navigation manuals, their correction, ensure the safety of the chosen courses and the possibility of determining the vessel’s position along the passage route;
organize, if necessary, a diving inspection of the underwater part of the hull, outboard fittings, rudders, propellers, fairings and other devices located overboard the vessel;
check and approve the plan for stowing cargo on the ship, and upon completion of cargo acceptance - calculations of ship stability, ballasting and cargo movement to level out the roll or trim;
accept reports on the provision of the vessel with fuel, fresh water, food and other types of supplies, and when performing towing operations - on the readiness of the vessel and the towed object for towing.
47. The captain should not go to sea if the manning of the crew, supplies or technical condition of the vessel do not ensure the safety of navigation and the fulfillment of assigned tasks. Any deviations from these requirements must be reported to the head (commander) of a higher military command authority and recorded in the ship's log.
48. Before the ship goes to sea, the captain must obtain permission from the captain-dispatcher (road duty officer) for the ship to go to sea, clarify information about the situation along the passage route and in the area where the assigned task is to be performed, including:
about actual and expected weather;
on changes in the procedure for using fairways, systems and navigation aids, and the regime for using radio communications;
about changing the time or order (area) of meetings with supported ships.
49. 15 minutes before the appointed time for unanchoring (barrels, mooring lines), the captain must receive reports from the heads of services about the readiness of their units to go to sea, the presence of subordinate crew members on board and the absence of unauthorized persons.
50. If any of the crew members or passengers fail to appear on the ship, the captain is obliged to report this to the captain-dispatcher (road duty officer), and if the ship is in a foreign port - to the nearest diplomatic mission (consulate) of the Russian Federation and take all measures to search for missing persons and return them to the ship.
51. In a separate voyage, the captain must set the course and speed of the vessel, establish the method of control and operating mode of the main engines, and require the watch officers to determine the position of the vessel by all possible ways, control the timely receipt of information about changes in the navigation and hydrometeorological conditions in the navigation area.
52. In order to ensure navigation safety, the captain is obliged not only to be guided by his experience, knowledge of the navigation area and the data of the watch officer, but also to systematically determine the ship’s position at sea and record his observations in the ship’s log.
53. When the ship is at sea, the captain is obliged to:
ensure proper organization of navigational (engine) watches and radio watches, compliance with navigation rules and the prevention of collisions of ships at sea;
in case of receiving a distress signal, immediately report this to the command and follow with maximum speed to approach a ship in distress, establish contact with it and offer assistance;
in case of refusal of the offered assistance or receiving another order from the command, write down in the ship's log the reason why he did not go to the aid of a ship in distress at sea;
in the event of a collision at sea with another ship, if this is possible without serious danger to your ship, provide assistance to its crew and passengers, report to the command about the collision that has occurred, inform the captain of the injured ship the name of your ship (side number), its ownership, ports of departure and destination ;
upon detection of floating ice or an abandoned ship that poses a danger to navigation, the approach of a storm or increased wind causing severe icing of the ship, about which no warning was received, transmit information about this to nearby ships and report to the command (to the fleet command post);
when approaching warships engaged in the release (reception) of aircraft, conducting exercises with submarines or replenishing supplies on the move, do not restrict their maneuver and accept necessary measures precautions to avoid collision;
in the event of a person falling overboard or people being found in distress at sea, take immediate measures to rescue them and, if this does not pose a serious danger to the ship and the people on it, stop the search only after all possible measures to save them have been exhausted ;
in the event of the outbreak of hostilities or the threat of their outbreak, take all measures to prevent the destruction, damage or capture of the ship, people on it, documents and military cargo.
54. If it is necessary for a vessel to be forced to enter the territorial waters or seaport of a foreign state, the captain must report this to the command (to the fleet command post) with an explanation of the reasons, which include:
liquidation of the consequences of the accident, which led to the loss of seaworthiness and the impossibility of further navigation of the vessel;
shelter from a tropical storm (hurricane, typhoon, cyclone) or other natural disaster (severe icing of the hull, dangerous ice movement);
delivery to shore of people rescued at sea;
providing crew members or passengers with emergency medical care that cannot be provided while the ship is at sea;
repatriation of crew members (passengers) or other emergency circumstances.
Upon receipt of permission for a vessel to enter the territorial waters or seaport of a foreign state, the captain must establish contact with local port authorities and inform the class and name (side number) of the vessel, his last name, the reason for the forced entry, the need for assistance and its nature, the expected time of stay in territorial waters or seaport.
55. When the vessel is in the territorial waters or seaport of a foreign state, the captain must proceed to the place indicated to him in accordance with the recommendations of the local port authorities and at the same time take measures to establish contact with the diplomatic mission (consulate) of the Russian Federation.
56. While staying in a seaport of a foreign state, the captain and all crew members must comply with the legislation of that state and follow instructions local authorities concerning port, police, customs, sanitary rules, respect the customs of the host country.
57. In the event of a natural disaster in a seaport of a foreign country, the captain, at the request of the port authorities, must provide the ship, crew and ship facilities to assist the administration seaport in rescuing people and eliminating the consequences of natural disasters.
58. If a shortage of food supplies, fuel or fresh water is detected on the ship, the captain can replenish the missing supplies using the cargo on the ship or seek help from an oncoming ship of the Russian Federation.
If it is impossible to replenish food or fresh water, the captain may reduce the norms for their distribution to the crew.
59. When declaring a ship alarm, maneuvering to provide assistance to ships or persons in distress at sea, transferring cargo to ships underway, or when a ship enters or exits a base (port) the captain must be on the navigation bridge and personally control the ship.
60. When the ship is sailing in difficult conditions, the captain must be on the navigation bridge and, if circumstances require, take control of the ship:
in areas of heavy ship traffic, straits, canals and narrows, in areas with floating wreckage of sea (air) vessels or other dangers for navigation;
in shallow water areas, when approaching them (to the shore) or other navigational hazards, if there is a risk of damage to the vessel;
in stormy weather, when there is a danger of possible damage to the ship, loss of controllability, icing of the hull or displacement of cargo on the decks (in the holds);
in areas with limited visibility or when approaching them;
under other difficult sailing conditions.
61. If any doubts arise regarding the safety of navigation, the captain must:
strengthen the watch on the navigation bridge for continuous visual and technical monitoring of the surface situation;
Strengthen the engine watch to maintain the readiness of the main engines for sudden changes in operating conditions, prohibit the switching of electrical power sources that provide control of the vessel;
organize radar tracking or equivalent systematic observation of ships moving dangerously close to determine the conditions for divergence from them and control their movement until they are finally passed and left at a safe distance;
prepare for the release of the anchor (when moving in a shallow or little-studied area), post a watchman, if necessary, release the anchor to detect dangerous depths or organize depth measurements from a boat (boat).
During a long voyage in difficult conditions (over 12 hours), the captain can leave the navigation bridge to rest, leaving the chief mate on the bridge in his place.
62. When sailing in an area with mandatory pilotage, the captain must take a pilot on board the vessel. The presence of a pilot on the vessel does not relieve the captain of responsibility for steering the vessel during pilotage.
When handing over the vessel's pilotage to the pilot, the captain must check the documents confirming his pilotage rank and provide him with the necessary data on the operation of the vessel. When leaving the navigation bridge, the captain is obliged to indicate to the pilot the person responsible for steering the vessel in his absence.
63. In the event of a collision of ships, damage to port facilities, rescue of a ship in danger, as well as in other cases in which situations arise that give grounds for filing claims (property claims) or for protecting his interests, the captain must immediately report this to the command and file an official statement of maritime protest.
64. A maritime protest can be filed with the consul of the Russian Federation or a competent official of a foreign state (notary or local court) located in the nearest seaport within 24 hours from the moment of the incident. If it is impossible to file an application for a sea protest within the specified period, the captain must send a radiogram in the prescribed manner to one of the specified officials notifying him of the intention to file a sea protest.
65. In the event of a ship accident, the captain is obliged to take all measures to save it and ensure the safety of people:
in case of fires and flooding of premises (compartments), urgently localize the fire area or the spread of water into adjacent premises;
understand in detail the changed seaworthiness of the vessel due to damage received or flooding of the premises and organize a fight for its survivability;
request, if necessary, assistance from Navy ships or vessels located in the area of the accident;
prepare information about the condition of the vessel by the time ships or rescue vessels approach and assign specific tasks to their captains to eliminate the consequences of the accident and prevent the loss of the vessel;
transfer in case of threat of destruction of the vessel to rescue boats sick and passengers, organize the abandonment of the ship by the crew;
Having become convinced of the impossibility of saving the ship, organize the rescue of the people remaining on it, the ship's, engine and radiotelegraph logs, maps of this voyage, tapes of navigation instruments, documents and valuables.
When a ship is abandoned by its crew, the captain is the last to leave.
66. If the accident occurred near the shore and there was a threat of imminent destruction of the ship, the captain must take measures to throw the ship ashore or take it to a shallow area.
If there is a threat of the ship being captured by the enemy, if the situation allows, the captain must organize the destruction or rendering unusable of its weapons and military equipment, as well as the destruction of ship documents and remaining military cargo.
67. In the event of the loss of the ship, no matter where the crew is delivered, the captain retains his rights and obligations in relation to the rescued crew members and must take all possible measures for their return to their homeland.
Operational service
Chief mate
68. The chief mate reports to the captain and is his first deputy. He must always be ready to replace the captain and take command of the ship. In the absence of the captain, the chief mate can independently control the ship during re-moorings and transitions at the base (parking) points of ships, calling a pilot and road tugs if necessary.
The chief mate supervises the work of the second, third and fourth mates, as well as the boatswain's crew.
The orders of the chief mate on maintaining order on the ship, organizing service and performing shipboard work are mandatory for all crew members and persons on board the ship.
69. The senior mate answers:
for the organization of watch service on the ship, labor protection and rest of crew members;
for organizing the training of the crew to perform tasks for the purpose of the vessel and the fight for its survivability;
for the condition and readiness for use of equipment (property and inventory) of rescue and fire fighting equipment.
70. The chief mate is obliged to:
ensure compliance with the captain’s orders regarding the preparation of the crew to perform assigned tasks;
develop plans for training the crew to perform the tasks assigned to the ship, personally train the navigators in the specifics of work when supporting ships at sea;
organize and train the crew to fight for the survivability of the ship when it receives combat and emergency damage, to use life-saving equipment and save people;
organize shipboard work to maintain the ship's hull, decks, superstructures, residential and service premises, spars and rigging, cargo, anchor, mooring, towing devices, rescue and fire-fighting equipment, ladders and fenders in good technical condition;
manage the preparation of a cargo plan and preparation of the vessel for the transportation of dangerous goods;
manage the loading and unloading of heavy and long cargo, placing and securing them on decks and in holds;
control the timely and complete provision of the vessel with life-saving and fire-fighting equipment (property and equipment), food, drinking water;
draw up ship schedules for the entire crew of the vessel, make timely adjustments to them and communicate changes to the executors;
place crew members and persons temporarily arriving on the ship in living quarters, maintain a book of ship orders, prepare draft orders of the captain, report them to the captain, organize and monitor the implementation of the captain’s orders.
71. On ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of a fourth mate, the senior mate supervises the work of the service team, ensures the timely supply of food and drinking water to the ship, their accounting, correct storage and consumption, and, together with the ship’s doctor, approves the menu -layout of crew food products.
72. In the absence of a doctor on board the ship, the chief mate must organize the provision of necessary medical care to crew members, medical examinations and vaccinations, disinfection, disinfestation and deratization, as well as monitor the availability of medicines and first aid items in first aid kits located in an accessible place in the pilothouse and one of the catering department premises, preparation of a program (plan) for production control over compliance with sanitary rules and implementation of sanitary and anti-epidemic (preventive) measures, provide information on the results of production control at the request of bodies authorized to carry out state sanitary and epidemiological supervision in the fleet.
73. On ships where the staff (staffing list) does not provide for the position of an assistant captain in the fire department, the senior assistant captain performs his duties.
74. Before the ship goes to sea, the chief mate must organize the preparation of the ship for sailing:
walk around the ship and check the reliability of fastening of deck devices, cargo and equipment placed on decks, the tightness of closure of hatches, portholes, doors and other openings on decks and superstructures;
make sure that the steering, mooring and anchor devices, signal and distinctive lights, light, sound and emergency signaling equipment, onboard communications and engine telegraph are ready for use.
After receiving reports on the readiness of the ship's services and crews for the voyage, the senior mate must, 15 minutes before the appointed time for lifting the anchor (barrel, mooring lines), report to the captain about the readiness of the ship to go to sea and provide him with a list of the ship's crew and passengers traveling on ship
75. During the voyage, the chief mate must monitor the reliability of fastening of deck devices and cargo, the watertightness of the hull and supervise the preparation of the vessel for sailing in difficult conditions.
The chief mate carries out navigational watches.
76. If there is a threat of destruction of the ship and its crew abandons it, the chief mate must organize an inspection of the premises and make sure that there are no people left in them. If the situation allows, take measures to save (destroy) ship documents.
77. When a ship enters or leaves a base (port) or leaves it, the chief mate must be on the navigation bridge or in another place as directed by the captain.
When the ship is moored at the base, the chief mate draws up a schedule for keeping mooring watches. If necessary, the chief mate, in agreement with the captain, may involve ship's officers who do not have them as part of their duties (with the exception of the ship's doctor) to perform berthing watches.
Second mate
78. The second mate reports to the senior mate and, if necessary, replaces him.
He is responsible for the organization of cargo operations and compliance with safety regulations during cargo operations on board the ship, as well as for the preparation of documents for cargo, timely preparation of cargo equipment, holds (tanks) and other premises of the ship for the reception and transportation of cargo.
79. The second mate is obliged to:
draw up a plan for stowing cargo on the ship (cargo plan) taking into account the characteristics of the ship, the specifics and properties of the cargo, compliance with the permissible draft and trim of the ship, ensuring its stability and hull strength, as well as the unloading sequence;
Before each loading of cargo, check the condition of holds (tanks), and on oil tankers, in addition, the condition of cargo receiving (dispensing) devices for liquid cargo and their readiness for operation, report the results of checks to the chief mate;
manage the loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring compliance with safety requirements when loading and transferring flammable and explosive substances to ships, take measures to prevent petroleum products and toxic substances from entering the sea;
monitor the timely and reliable closure of the ship's cargo spaces, their ventilation and maintenance of temperature conditions in them, systematically check the condition of the bilges, receiving nets, necks, ventilation systems and other devices of the ship's cargo spaces;
control the quality of oil products supplied to ships on oil tankers by taking control samples, analyzing them in laboratories and comparing them with passport data; If watering or mixing of various petroleum products is detected, report to the chief mate and, together with the ship's specialists, identify the reasons for their occurrence;
control storage periods on water tankers drinking water, timeliness of its ozonation (chlorination) and compliance with sanitary and hygienic storage rules;
draw up Required documents for transported cargo, prepare and submit reporting documents on the vessel’s cargo operations to the chief mate.
80. Before carrying out cargo operations, the second mate must instruct the persons assigned to his disposal about the procedure for receiving (transferring) and stowing cargo on the ship and the safety requirements when handling them.
When carrying out cargo operations, the second mate must remain on the ship at all times and leave it only with the permission of the captain or chief mate, temporarily transferring his duties to another appointed person.
81. On hydrographic, rescue and special vessels not related to the transportation of goods, the second mate performs duties in accordance with job descriptions approved by the commander (chief) of a higher military command authority.
82. When performing mooring operations, the second mate must be at the stern and supervise the actions of the poop group.
83. The second mate carries out navigational watches and anchorage watches according to the schedule. When performing cargo operations, the second mate may be released from berth watches by the captain's decision.
Third mate
84. The third mate reports to the chief mate and, if necessary, replaces the second mate.
He is responsible for the timely receipt, recording, storage and correction of marine navigation charts and navigation manuals, supplying the vessel with navigational and hydrometeorological instruments and instruments, visual surveillance equipment, pyrotechnic, flag and sound alarms.
85. The third mate is obliged to:
monitor the good condition and readiness for use of navigation and hydrometeorological instruments, chronometers and watches, draw up statements for their repair (maintenance) at coastal fleet enterprises;
timely determine the maneuverable elements of the vessel and corrections of electronic navigation devices (systems), if necessary, fill out applications for their determination by specialists of the coastal fleet units;
promptly adjust the navigation charts, directions and navigation manuals available on the ship according to incoming navigation information, report to the captain (chief mate) about changes in the navigation situation in the navigation area;
conduct classes and training with sailors involved in keeping a watch at the helm in all types of signal production, the use of navigational and hydrometeorological instruments;
monitor the serviceable condition of compensating devices and timely determination of the residual deviation of magnetic compasses if there are demagnetizing or other electrified protection devices on board the ship;
draw up the necessary documents upon receipt and delivery to the warehouse of time meters and other instruments under management.
86. When the ship goes to sea, the third mate must, at the first opportunity, clarify the corrections of navigation instruments, write them down in the ship’s log and report their values and signs to the mate of the watch.
87. The third mate carries out navigational watches and anchorage watches according to the schedule.
When performing mooring operations, the third mate must be on the forecastle and supervise the actions of the forecastle group.
Fourth Mate
88. The fourth mate reports to the senior mate.
He is responsible for supplying the ship with supplies (excluding fuel, lubricants and water).
89. The fourth mate is obliged to:
supervise the work of the service personnel in the galley, wardroom, dining room, food pantries and bakery;
timely fill out requests for food, property and everyday items for the crew, monitor compliance with the standards for their distribution to the crew;
ensure compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements during the operation of the galley, refrigeration and other equipment of the ship under management;
control the implementation of sanitary rules by the serving staff of the galley, wardroom and dining room;
keep records of the availability and consumption of food, everyday items, tableware and galley equipment;
check at least once every three months the availability of food and property in storerooms (batlerki) independently or together with an appointed commission;
submit, with the knowledge of the captain, documents on the inventory of the ship's material assets to the content authorities;
keep records of working hours, vacations, job movements and payroll numbers of the crew;
conduct wage settlements with the crew, draw up cash reports and present them together with other financial documents to the provisioning authority for the connection of ships;
draw up and issue the necessary documents and certificates to crew members leaving the ship;
Before the vessel leaves for sea, draw up the necessary documents for submission to border, customs and other state control authorities, and report them to the chief mate for signature.
90. If there is no position of fourth mate in the ship’s staff (staff list), his responsibilities are distributed between the senior mate and the crewman.
Assistant captain (fire department)
91. The assistant captain (for the fire department) reports to the captain and ensures compliance with the fire safety requirements of the ship.
The orders of the assistant captain (for the fire department) within the limits of his authority are subject to execution by all persons on board the ship.
92. The assistant captain (at the fire department) is obliged to:
monitor and ensure timely compliance with the fire safety requirements of the ship;
check at least once a week the condition and readiness for use of ship equipment and automatic fire detection and extinguishing systems, and passenger ships, in addition, the condition of evacuation routes for people in the event of a fire;
monitor compliance with fire safety requirements when carrying out work on a ship using open fire, suspend or prohibit this work, as well as the operation of technical means that create a fire hazard;
report to the captain, and in his absence - to the chief mate, about violations of fire safety requirements on the ship;
check, together with the second mate, before accepting cylinders filled with flammable gases or other flammable substances, the readiness of the ship for loading them, monitor compliance with the rules for their safe storage in holds and on decks;
conduct classes and training (ship drills) with the crew on fire safety training, conduct explanatory work on meeting fire safety requirements on board the ship;
monitor the supply of fire extinguishing equipment to the vessel, take measures to ensure their timely replenishment to the established standards;
directly supervise fire teams when extinguishing a fire, acting in accordance with the instructions of the captain, and in his absence, the senior mate.
93. The assistant captain (for the fire department) maintains a schedule of fire watches; by decision of the captain, he may be involved in standing watches.
Shift mate
94. The shift mate reports to the captain and is the shift supervisor, independently controls the ship and is responsible for its safety, the lives of the people on it and the fulfillment of command assignments during his shift.
The presence of the captain on the navigation bridge does not relieve the relieved mate from responsibility for steering the ship until the captain notifies him that he has assumed control of the ship.
95. The shift mate is obliged to:
be constantly on the ship during his shift, and when the ship goes to sea - on the navigation bridge and under no circumstances leave it without replacement;
systematically check the specified course, speed and position of the vessel during the navigation of the vessel, using for this purpose the navigational aids at its disposal;
monitor changes in the hydrometeorological situation and take measures to ensure the safety of the vessel when the weather worsens;
not to transfer a shift if there are grounds to believe that the replacement captain, for health reasons or other reasons, is not able to properly perform his duties. In this case, he is obliged to notify the captain and act in accordance with his instructions.
96. The orders of the shift assistant captain regarding emergency or emergency work, keeping the ship clean and in order, as well as keeping watch, are mandatory for all crew members.
If there are several shift mates on the ship, the duties of each of them are determined by the captain.
Electromechanical service
Chief engineer
97. The chief engineer reports to the captain and is his deputy for the technical maintenance of the vessel.
The instructions and orders of the chief engineer regarding the operation of the ship's technical equipment are mandatory for execution by all crew members.
98. The chief engineer supervises the work of the mechanics (electromechanics) and the ship’s engine crew.
He answers:
for the technical condition and readiness for use of the main engines, operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical mechanisms, devices and systems of the ship, including their control devices and protection devices;
for organizing watch maintenance of main engines and other technical equipment of the electromechanical service;
for organizing the work and rest of electromechanical service specialists.
99. The senior mechanic sets the operating mode of the main engines in accordance with the technical documentation of the manufacturer. No one without his permission has the right to increase the load limit of the main engines, with the exception of commands from the navigation bridge to speed up the ship's progress.
100. The chief engineer carries out the captain’s orders regarding the use of the ship’s technical equipment. In cases where these orders may cause damage to technical equipment, the chief engineer must warn the captain of the possible consequences and act on his instructions.
101. All orders and warnings given about changing the operating mode of the main engines and other technical equipment beyond the limits of their safe operation must be recorded in the machine log.
102. The chief mechanic is obliged to:
organize work on operating the vessel’s technical equipment and maintaining them ready for use;
ensure compliance with the requirements of regulatory documents for the maintenance and repair of the vessel, readiness to use means of combating survivability;
prepare specialists of the electromechanical service to carry out watches for servicing main engines and auxiliary mechanisms, to fight for the survivability of the ship, to supervise their actions when announcing ship alarms and fighting for survivability at ship service posts;
plan repair (preventive) work and eliminate identified faults in the hull and technical equipment of the vessel, organize their implementation and timely submission of repair reports to the ship repair plant;
control the quality of repair work performed by the ship repair company;
supervise repairs carried out by the crew;
promptly and with the knowledge of the captain, present the vessel’s technical equipment for inspection and inspection;
monitor the timely adjustment of documents on unsinkability, constant readiness for action of the vessel’s drainage equipment and systems;
plan the technical training of service specialists, require them to strictly follow the rules for the safe conduct of work when servicing the mechanisms, devices and systems of the vessel;
control the timely supply of the vessel with fuel, oils and water, spare parts and materials for the needs of the electromechanical service;
supervise the actions of the engine watch in the event of disruptions in the operation of the main engines, mechanisms, devices and systems that could jeopardize the safety of the vessel, as well as when the vessel enters or leaves the base (port);
systematically check the accuracy of entries in the machine log and technical documentation of the service.
103. The chief engineer determines the list of technical means, systems and devices of the ship transferred to the control of the heads of services, teams or other command personnel, and submits it to the captain for approval.
104. Before the ship leaves for sea, the chief engineer is obliged to check the readiness of the main engines for work, accept reports from subordinates on the readiness of technical means and the availability of specialists, and 15 minutes before the appointed time for removing the anchor (barrel, moorings) to report to the captain about the readiness of the service for departure in the sea.
105. The chief engineer has the right to independently deactivate technical means if this does not threaten the safety of the ship and does not disrupt its normal operation.
The removal of boilers or other technical equipment of the vessel from operation, when this may lead to disruption of its normal operation, as well as pumping and filling of containers leading to a change in the stability, list or trim of the vessel, must be carried out by the chief engineer with the permission of the captain.
106. When the ship is moored at a base (port) or in an open roadstead, when the main engines are ready to start, the chief engineer must ensure immediate readiness for action of all mechanisms and devices of the ship, as well as a sufficient reserve of electricity that may be required to perform maneuvers and the use of means to combat the survivability of the vessel.
107. The chief engineer must assign subordinate command personnel to shifts. If there is no fourth engineer on the ship's staff, the chief engineer may allow the chief mechanic (driver) to stand watch after checking his knowledge and ability to independently control the operation of the main engines and the mechanisms and devices that serve them.
108. The chief engineer has the right to remove service specialists subordinate to him from performing official duties if the actions of any of them threaten to disable the ship’s technical equipment, having reported this to the captain.
109. When placing a ship for repair, the chief engineer, in agreement with the captain, must determine the responsibilities of the crew for organizing and carrying out repairs of the ship and ensuring fire safety measures.
110. When decommissioning a ship and placing it in reserve (for mothballing), the chief engineer must organize the conservation of ship mechanisms, stern tubes, kingstons and ship systems for long-term storage and prevention of defrosting.
111. When docking a vessel and before leaving it, the chief engineer, together with the captain and chief mate, is required to conduct an external inspection of the hull, bottom fittings, propulsors and rudders, paying special attention to their fastening and the condition of the seawalls.
112. The chief engineer assigned to a ship under construction must check the condition of the hull, main engines, mechanisms, systems and other technical equipment of the ship, guided by the contract for the construction of the ship, its specifications and the materials of the acceptance committee.
Second mechanic
113. The second mechanic reports to the senior mechanic and is his first deputy.
He answers:
for the technical condition and readiness for use of the main engines with the technical means servicing them, including shaft lines, gearboxes and propulsors;
for the technical condition of ballast, drainage and oil systems with the technical means servicing them;
for readiness to use fire extinguishing systems and emergency equipment in the engine room.
114. The second mechanic is obliged:
manage the maintenance of technical equipment, assign subordinate motorists (machinists) to shifts and ship work;
ensure the operation of main engines and other technical equipment under management in accordance with the requirements of technical operation rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
draw up repair lists and manage maintenance and preventive repairs of main engines and technical equipment under management, monitor the correct opening and closing of the main engine cylinders, turbine housings and gearboxes, assembly of the propeller pitch change mechanism, installation propeller shaft and stern bearings;
monitor the availability, accounting and storage of spare parts under his supervision, draw up requests for their replenishment and supply of the vessel with lubricants;
require crew members subordinate to him to strictly comply with safety regulations, monitor the good condition of lifting mechanisms and devices in the engine room;
ensure reliable operation and maintenance in good technical condition of ballast, drainage and oil systems, and on tankers, in addition, cargo systems, instruments and mechanisms serving them, as well as fire extinguishing systems and emergency equipment of the engine room.
115. The second engineer carries out running engine watches; on automated ships (without a permanent watch) - scheduled watches, as well as berthing watches.
Third mechanic
116. The third mechanic reports to the second mechanic and, if necessary, replaces him.
He answers:
for the technical condition and reliable operation of the boiler plant with the technical equipment servicing it, including desalination plants and sound alarm devices, boiler water systems, fire extinguishing systems, steam heating, heating ballast and fuel tanks;
for the technical condition and reliable operation of auxiliary mechanisms, steering gears, active rudders and thrusters, air compressors and pressure cylinders with the technical means that serve them;
for the technical condition and readiness for use of the engines of ship life-saving equipment;
for maintaining in good condition fuel storage facilities, fuel transfer systems and means, automation equipment (except for electrical circuit elements) and instrumentation.
117. The third mechanic is obliged:
ensure the technical operation of the mechanisms, systems and devices of the vessel entrusted to him, organize their maintenance in accordance with the requirements of the technical operation rules and the manufacturer’s instructions;
manage the maintenance and preventive repair of auxiliary engines and other technical equipment under management;
manage the maintenance and preventive repair of boiler installations, pressure cylinders, their servicing devices and fittings;
draw up repair lists for work performed by ship repair enterprises, monitor the quality of these works and manage repair work carried out by ship specialists assigned to assist;
monitor the availability, consumption, accounting and storage of fuel, report to the second mechanic about the need to replenish it, organize the reception and pumping of fuel;
monitor the availability, accounting and storage of spare parts, instruments and tools for the auxiliary mechanisms (boilers) of the vessel, as well as draw up requests for their replenishment;
ensure reliable operation and maintenance of fuel systems and storage facilities in good technical condition with the means of fuel transfer, automation (except for electrical circuit elements) and instrumentation serving them;
control the quality of boiler water and compliance with its treatment regime.
118. The third engineer carries out running engine watches; on automated ships (without a permanent watch) - scheduled watches, as well as berthing watches by decision of the chief engineer.
Fourth mechanic
119. The fourth mechanic reports to the second mechanic and, if necessary, replaces the third mechanic.
He is responsible for the technical condition of the anchor, mooring, towing and other deck devices and mechanisms of the vessel, cargo devices and means of transferring cargo to ships.
120. The fourth mechanic is obliged:
ensure the operation of deck mechanisms and systems under supervision, instruct their operating personnel on the rules and techniques of safe operation;
manage the maintenance and preventive repair of the mechanisms, devices and systems entrusted to him, personally and with the involvement of ship specialists, eliminate identified defects and malfunctions of technical equipment;
monitor the availability and condition of spare parts and tools for deck mechanisms and systems under management.
121. The fourth engineer carries out running engine watches; on automated ships (without a permanent watch) - scheduled watches, as well as berthing watches.
Mechanic (ship systems)
122. The mechanic (for ship systems) reports to the second engineer and, if necessary, replaces the fourth engineer.
He answers:
for the technical condition of systems and devices providing the vessel with fresh water, systems sewer pipes and calorific heating with pumps, filters, instruments and controls serving them;
for the technical condition of pipelines and fittings of the hydraulic part of the log and cooling of the gyrocompass;
for the technical condition and reliable operation of the mechanical part of the laundry equipment, pumps, boilers, autoclaves.
123. The mechanic (for ship systems) is obliged to:
ensure the operation of ship systems and devices under management in accordance with the rules of technical operation and instructions of the manufacturer;
manage the maintenance and preventive repair of the mechanisms, devices and systems of the vessel entrusted to him, personally and with the involvement of ship specialists, eliminate identified defects and malfunctions of technical equipment;
draw up repair lists for work performed by ship repair enterprises, monitor the quality of this work;
Monitor the availability and condition of spare parts and tools as directed, and submit requests for their replenishment.
124. An engineer (for ship systems) may be involved in running or mooring watches by decision of the chief engineer.
Equipment repair mechanic
125. The equipment repair mechanic reports to the senior mechanic.
He is responsible for the technical condition and readiness for use of machine tools and equipment in the mechanical workshop, electric welding and gas welding equipment, and on ships with helicopters, in addition, for the equipment of hangars and technical means for servicing helicopters.
126. An equipment repair mechanic is obliged to:
ensure the operation of machines and equipment under management, supervise the work of the personnel serving them, monitor compliance with the rules for the safe performance of work;
manage the repair and elimination of identified defects and malfunctions of the vessel’s technical equipment;
summarize the repair lists compiled by the heads of services and teams, and submit them for approval to the senior engineer, draw up repair lists for work performed by ship repair enterprises;
monitor the availability and condition of spare parts and tools in the service storerooms.
127. An equipment repair mechanic may be involved in running or parking watches by decision of the senior mechanic.
Refrigeration mechanic
128. The mechanic of refrigeration units reports to the senior mechanic.
He is responsible for the technical condition and reliable operation of refrigeration units and air conditioning systems with all the technical means, instrumentation and automation that serve them.
129. The mechanic of refrigeration units is obliged to:
organize the operation of ship refrigeration units in accordance with the requirements of technical operation rules and manufacturer’s instructions;
supervise the special training of refrigerated truck operators subordinate to him;
manage the maintenance and preventive repair of refrigeration units and air conditioning system devices, personally and with the involvement of ship specialists, eliminate detected defects and malfunctions of management technical equipment;
monitor the availability of spare parts, instruments and tools for refrigeration units, draw up requests for their replenishment and supply of the vessel with coolants.
130. A mechanic of refrigeration units may be involved in running or parking watches at the discretion of the senior mechanic.
Electromechanic (on ships without electric propulsion)
131. An electromechanic (on ships without electric propulsion) reports to the chief engineer and supervises the work of the electricians directly subordinate to him.
He is responsible for the technical condition and readiness for use of all electrical equipment of the ship, including power plants, switchgears, electric drives of all mechanisms, electrical circuits of automation and control equipment, telephone communications, alarm systems, as well as power supplies for radio equipment and electrified mechanisms for general use.
132. An electromechanic (on ships without electric propulsion) is obliged to:
ensure the operation of electrical equipment and electrical equipment of the vessel in accordance with the established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
monitor compliance with electrical safety rules on board, especially when handling electrical appliances;
supervise the maintenance and preventive repair of the ship’s electrical equipment, monitor the condition and readiness for use of electric drives of devices for transferring cargo to other ships, steering, anchor, mooring and cargo devices;
draw up repair lists for work performed by ship repair enterprises, monitor the quality of this work;
monitor the availability and storage of electrical measuring instruments and spare parts for the ship’s electrical equipment, draw up requests for their replenishment, as well as requests for the supply of the vessel with lamps, electric heating devices and electrified mechanisms for general use;
Before leaving the vessel, check the readiness of the ship's electrical equipment for use and 15 minutes before the appointed time for removing the anchor (barrel, mooring lines) report to the chief engineer about its readiness.
133. When a ship is docked, an electrician (on ships without electric propulsion) must check the reliability of the grounding of the ship’s hull and monitor compliance with electrical safety rules when performing docking work.
When the ship is moored at the base (port), the electrician (on ships without electric propulsion) must systematically check the compliance of the voltage supplied from the shore with the parameters of the ship's network.
134. On ships without electric propulsion, which have several electric mechanics, the responsibilities of each of them for the maintenance of technical equipment are determined by the chief engineer.
Second electromechanic (on electric ships)
135. The second electrician (on electric ships) reports to the senior mechanic.
He is responsible for the technical condition and readiness for use of the main generators, propulsion motors and main electric drives servicing the propulsion unit, as well as for the condition of the equipment at the propulsion unit control station.
136. The second electrician (on electric ships) is obliged to:
ensure the operation of the main generators and propulsion electric motors of the vessel and organize their maintenance in accordance with the established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
monitor the good condition and reliable operation of automation and control of electric motion, electric steering gear and autopilot, monitor the insulation resistance value of propulsion electric motors;
manage the repair and maintenance work of electrical equipment under management, as well as the procedure for preparing them for work after repair and maintenance work;
draw up repair lists for work performed by ship repair enterprises, monitor the quality of this work;
monitor the availability and condition of spare parts, instruments and tools for electrical equipment located in the department, and prepare requests for their replenishment.
137. When a ship enters or leaves a base (port), transfers cargo to ships while moving, during anchoring (barrel, mooring lines) or in other cases requiring quick switching of the ship’s power means, the second electrician (on electric ships) must be at the propulsion control station or in another place as directed by the senior engineer.
138. The second electrician (on electric ships) carries out running and parking watches according to the schedule.
Third electromechanic (on electric ships)
139. The third electromechanic (on electric ships) reports to the senior mechanic.
He is responsible for the technical condition and readiness for use of auxiliary and emergency generators and their electric drives, electrical equipment of deck mechanisms, thrusters and the electrical part of boiler automation.
140. The third electrician (on electric ships) is obliged to:
ensure the operation of auxiliary and emergency generators in accordance with established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
manage the maintenance and preventive repair of electrical equipment under management, personally and with the involvement of ship specialists, eliminate identified defects and malfunctions of electrical equipment;
draw up repair lists for work performed by ship repair enterprises and monitor the quality of this work;
monitor the availability, accounting and storage of spare parts, instruments and tools for electrical equipment located in the department, draw up requests for their replenishment;
141. The third electrician (on electric ships) carries out running and parking watches according to the schedule.
Fourth electromechanic (on electric ships)
142. The fourth electromechanic (on electric ships) reports to the senior mechanic.
He is responsible for the technical condition and reliable operation of cable networks, demagnetization devices, electric fans, typhons, converters, galley electrical equipment, internal and external lighting, including emergency lighting, navigation and anchor lights, searchlights and night vision devices.
143. The fourth electrician (on electric ships) is obliged to:
ensure the operation of technical equipment under management in accordance with established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
manage the maintenance and preventive repair of technical equipment under management, personally and with the involvement of ship specialists, eliminate identified defects and malfunctions of the ship’s electrical equipment;
draw up repair lists for work performed by ship repair enterprises and monitor the quality of this work;
monitor the availability, accounting, storage and use of spare parts as directed, draw up requests for their replenishment, as well as for supplying the vessel with lamps, electric heating devices and electrified mechanisms for general use;
Charge batteries in a timely manner, monitor their condition and readiness for use.
144. The fourth electrician (on electric ships) carries out running and parking watches according to the schedule.
Shift mechanic
145. The shift mechanic reports to the senior mechanic and supervises the work of the engine watch during his shift.
He is responsible for controlling the main engines and technical means that ensure the safety of the ship and its normal operation.
146. The shift mechanic is obliged to:
When taking a watch, familiarize yourself with the composition of the engine crew watch and check the operating parameters and condition of the ship’s mechanisms, note the mechanisms that operate in violation of the established parameters, in which malfunctions are possible, as well as mechanisms that require special maintenance;
ensure and control the operation of the main engines and auxiliary mechanisms of the vessel when going to sea;
when switching to unattended maintenance of the engine room, organize regular inspections of the premises with operating mechanisms and take the necessary measures to eliminate any detected faults;
report immediately to navigation bridge about malfunctions that could cause a decrease in speed, failure of the steering, changes in the power supply, a fire in the engine room or other consequences that threaten the safety of the vessel;
personally operate the main engines during mooring operations, when maneuvering in close proximity to supported warships and in other cases that impede the maneuver of the vessel.
147. If there are several shift engineers on the ship, their duties are established by the chief engineer.
Radio technical service
Head of the radio station
148. The head of the radio station reports to the captain and is the head of the radio technical service.
He is responsible for providing the ship with communications and the technical readiness of the ship's communications equipment and radio equipment.
149. The instructions of the head of the radio station on the operation of the ship’s radio equipment are mandatory for all crew members.
150. The head of a radio station is obliged to:
organize timely reception (transmission) of command orders, distress signals and notices to seafarers: weather reports, synoptic maps, storm and navigation warnings, etc.;
organize maintenance and preventive maintenance of communication equipment and radio equipment of the ship, submit them for survey and inspection in a timely manner and with the knowledge of the captain;
supervise the special training of specialists subordinate to him: prepare radio operators to perform radio watches, provide radio communications to a ship in an emergency, use portable radios on life-saving equipment, and the specifics of using radio beacons indicating the location of a disaster;
check the operation of automatic devices for receiving (transmitting) distress signals, radio equipment of the ship's life-saving appliances and portable communications equipment at least once a week;
draw up repair lists for work performed by onshore workshops, monitor the quality of this work and the accuracy of equipment settings;
monitor the availability and storage of spare parts for communication equipment and radio equipment of the ship, measuring instruments and promptly draw up requests for their replenishment;
control incoming and outgoing correspondence, daily check the accuracy of entries in the radio operator’s logbook.
151. Before the ship leaves for sea, the head of the radio station must check the readiness for operation of the ship’s communication equipment and radio equipment by establishing communication with the coastal station (in the absence of appropriate communication restriction modes introduced), clarify the radio data and call signs for communication and 15 minutes before the appointed time after removing the anchor (barrel, mooring lines), report to the captain about the readiness of the radio technical service for the voyage.
152. The head of the radio station draws up a schedule of radio watches and, if the number of radio operators does not ensure the maintenance of the established radio watches, he carries out the watch in the same order as them.
Radio operator
153. The radio operator reports to the head of the radio station.
He is responsible for fulfilling the duties assigned to him for the maintenance of radio equipment located in the department.
154. The radio operator is obliged:
comply with the rules for servicing radio equipment under management, radio equipment of the ship's life-saving equipment and portable communications equipment, radio beacons indicating the location of a disaster, monitor their condition and technical readiness;
when performing radio watches, strictly comply with the requirements international rules and radio communication rules adopted in the Navy, regulating the procedure for communication of the ship with coastal radio stations (command) and warships (vessels) at sea;
take part in the maintenance and repair of radio equipment and radio navigation devices on board.
155. If there are several radio operators on the ship’s staff, including the first and second, their responsibilities are determined by the head of the radio station.
156. In necessary cases, the first radio operator replaces the head of the radio station, and if there is no position of the head of the radio station on the ship’s staff, he performs his duties.
Radio technician
157. The radio technician reports to the head of the radio station.
He is responsible for the condition and technical readiness of the radio equipment of the global maritime distress communication system, closed communication equipment, household radio installations, tape recorders, radar stations and special radio equipment of the ship.
158. The radio technician is obliged to:
monitor the good condition and reliable operation of department equipment;
take part in the maintenance and repair in ship conditions of radio equipment and radio navigation devices of the ship.
Electric radio navigator
159. The electric radio navigator reports to the head of the radio station.
He is responsible for the condition and technical readiness of the ship's electrical and radio navigation instruments.
160. The electric radio navigator is obliged to:
ensure the operation of the ship's electrical and radio navigation devices and monitor their good condition;
carry out routine and preventative work with electrical radio navigation devices, eliminate identified faults;
periodically check, when the ship is at sea, the operation of the gyroscopic part of the autopilot, radar stations and other devices associated with electronic navigation devices, report to the officer of the watch (navigator) possible reasons errors in instrument readings;
participate in the preparation of repair lists for work performed by onshore workshops, and monitor the quality of this work and the accuracy of instrument settings;
maintain established documentation on the operation of electrical radio navigation devices.
161. When the ship is at sea and it is necessary to perform routine maintenance or detect a malfunction of electric radio navigation devices, the electric radio navigator must turn them off only with the permission of the captain's watch officer, and if there is a threat of their breakdown or danger to people, turn off the power to any device, immediately reporting this to the navigation bridge.
Medical service
Ship's doctor
162. The ship’s doctor is responsible for carrying out diagnostic and treatment measures and carrying out medical monitoring of the living conditions of the crew members and passengers of the ship.
The ship's doctor is in charge of all ship's medical facilities, medical equipment, instruments and medications.
163. The requirements of the ship's doctor to ensure the health of the crew and compliance on board with the legislation of the Russian Federation in the field of ensuring sanitary and epidemiological well-being are mandatory for all crew members.
164. The ship's doctor is obliged:
provide medical assistance to crew members, passengers and persons temporarily staying on the ship, and, if necessary, take measures for their evacuation and hospitalization;
participate in hygienic training and education, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and military medical training of crew members;
control the quality of all food products delivered to the ship, their storage conditions, as well as the sanitary condition of the catering unit and the quality of food preparation;
carry out medical control over the living conditions of the crew;
immediately report to the captain of the ship and inform the head of the sanitary and epidemiological institution of the fleet about cases of infectious diseases, take measures to isolate patients and carry out sanitary and anti-epidemic (preventive) measures;
determine the need for medical equipment, carry out its reception, accounting, storage and release, draw up reporting and application documentation, comply with the storage conditions for potent and narcotic medicines;
provide methodological guidance when carrying out disinfection, disinsection and deratization on a ship by the crew, receive a Certificate of Deratization or a Certificate of Exemption from Deratization after examination in accordance with international sanitary rules by representatives of the supervisory authority;
control the passage of preliminary and periodic medical examinations and medical examinations by crew members, as well as preventive examinations of catering and water supply workers;
control the implementation of preventive vaccinations and the availability of international certificates of vaccination or prevention in preparation for sailing to areas that are epidemiologically disadvantaged;
fill out and submit a maritime health declaration when visiting foreign ports and arriving from foreign ports;
provide the captain with information about patients who need to be released from shifts (work), are in the ship's infirmary or are subject to evacuation from the ship to receive specialized medical care;
provide, if necessary, advisory and practical assistance to medical personnel or responsible persons for medical support of other ships;
request consultation from specialists from coastal medical institutions in all difficult cases of diagnosis and treatment;
carry out, together with the senior mate, systematic checks of the storage conditions of cargo and essential supplies of food and drinking water, and also once a month, as a commission, check the availability and completeness of first aid kits included in lifeboats and rafts;
take part in drawing up a program (plan) for production control over compliance with sanitary rules and the implementation of sanitary and anti-epidemic (preventive) measures, provide information on the results of production control at the request of bodies authorized to carry out state sanitary and epidemiological supervision in the fleet;
undergo advanced training in postgraduate education institutions at least once every five years and an annual inter-cruise internship in medical and preventive institutions of the fleet.
165. Before the ship leaves for sea, the ship’s doctor must receive from the sanitary and epidemiological institutions of the fleet the necessary information about the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the navigation area, and 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, report to the captain about the readiness of the medical service for the voyage.
166. When a ship is taken out of service or put into repair, the ship’s doctor must, in accordance with the established procedure, in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, deposit potent and narcotic medicines.
Paramedic
167. On ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of a ship’s doctor, his duties are assigned to the paramedic to the extent corresponding to his qualifications and work experience.
Boatswain's crew
168. The boatswain reports to the chief mate. He is the immediate supervisor of ship operations for maintenance of the hull and deck mechanisms of the vessel, decks, superstructures, cargo and ship spaces, fresh water tanks (measuring, receiving and air pipes), spars, rigging, ladders and fenders.
He is responsible for the readiness for use of anchor, mooring, towing and steering devices, as well as rescue and fire fighting equipment (equipment, property and inventory).
169. The boatswain is obliged:
draw up plans for ship work on the hull of the ship and ensure the preparation and installation of scaffolding, gazebos and devices for performing high-risk work, including work at height and overboard the ship;
monitor the serviceable condition and readiness for use of collective and individual life-saving equipment, equipment for launching them into the water, and the supply of established property and equipment;
organize the preparation of holds, mechanisms and devices for cargo operations, as well as securing cargo on decks, paying special attention to securing heavy and large cargo;
prepare materials for drawing up repair lists for the hull and deck mechanisms of the vessel, draw up requests and organize the supply of the vessel with life-saving, fire-fighting, skipper, and other property and equipment as directed;
walk around the ship daily, monitor the cleanliness and order on the upper deck, living quarters and crew mess.
170. Before leaving the ship at sea, the boatswain must check the reliability of the closure of cargo and other hatches and necks, the fastening of deck devices, lifelines, boats (boats), equipment and mechanisms located on the upper deck, and report on their condition to the chief mate.
171. When the ship is passing through narrow passages, approaching the anchorage area, or performing mooring operations, the boatswain must prepare the anchors for release and be on the forecastle or other place as directed by the chief (watch) mate.
When the vessel is moored at the base (port), the boatswain must monitor the condition and serviceability of the gangplanks, fenders, trawl winches and mooring ropes, as well as ensure the performance of work related to the safe mooring of the vessel.
Senior sailor
172. The senior sailor reports to the boatswain and, if necessary, replaces him.
He is responsible for accounting and proper storage of equipment and tools for work on the hull of the ship, as well as tarpaulins, awnings, covers, rescue bibs and other property in charge.
173. The senior sailor is obliged:
independently work with anchor, mooring, towing and other deck devices of the vessel;
ensure proper storage and repair of tarpaulins, awnings, covers, rescue bibs, as well as tools, equipment and other property of the hull of the vessel;
perform painting, rigging and other ship work, including high-risk work (overboard, on masts, etc.);
monitor the proper condition of fire extinguishers and fire hoses, as well as emergency lights, portable chandeliers and lamps;
ensure fire safety, cleanliness and order in storerooms and premises under management;
carry out running (on the rudder) and parking watches according to the schedule.
174. The senior sailor must know and be able to perform the duties of a 1st class sailor, operate a boat and all ship’s life-saving appliances using oars, sail or motor.
During mooring operations, the senior sailor must be at the stern or in another place as directed by the chief mate.
175. The senior sailor supervises the work of the sailors of the boatswain’s crew in servicing the hull and hull structures of the vessel. On ships where the ship's staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of boatswain, the senior sailor performs his duties.
Senior sailor fireman
176. The senior sailor fireman reports to the boatswain. The senior sailor firefighter is in charge of fire-fighting equipment and equipment.
177. The senior fireman is obliged to:
check the fire safety condition of holds and compliance with fire safety requirements for cargo operations;
monitor compliance with fire safety requirements when performing work on a ship using open fire;
be able to use portable fire motor pumps, smoke exhausters, and on oil tankers, in addition, be able to use gas analyzers and switch the main switches on the upper deck.
178. The senior fireman must carry out running watches on the bridge (forward lookout) and stand watches at the gangway according to the ship’s schedule and supervise the work of firefighter sailors.
Sailor 1st class
179. A 1st class sailor reports to the senior sailor and, if necessary, replaces him.
180. A 1st class sailor is obliged to:
know general information on navigation, coloring and external signs of navigational barriers, the main provisions of the rules for preventing collisions of ships at sea;
maintain a running watch on the helm, control the steering device using a magnetic compass and gyrocompass, be able to switch from automatic to manual steering and back;
operate cargo, anchor, mooring and other deck devices and mechanisms;
know the location of cargo spaces on the ship, fresh water tanks, their necks, measuring and air pipes, and on tankers, in addition, the location of cargo and stripping systems and be able to manipulate the main valve drives (clinkets);
be able to operate ship's life-saving equipment with oars and under sail (motor), lay out lines and measure depth with a hand line.
181. The most experienced 1st class sailor is appointed senior helmsman and ensures cleanliness and order in the chart room, proper storage and maintenance of signal flags and signs, hand lots and other navigation equipment.
Sailor 2nd class
182. A 2nd class sailor reports to the senior sailor.
183. A 2nd class sailor is obliged to:
perform painting, rigging and other ship work to care for the hull, spar and rigging, including work at height and overboard the ship;
be able to transmit and receive light and flag signaling messages;
be able to use ship's life-saving equipment, operate a boat with oars, manually or mechanically driven.
184. A 2nd class sailor must prepare the cargo equipment and premises of the ship for cargo operations, and when performing cargo operations, be in the hold or at the hatch and monitor the placement of the cargo, if necessary, keep a count of the cargo and monitor its safety.
185. A 2nd class sailor may be involved in keeping a watch at the helm and performing work with cargo, anchor, mooring and other deck devices and mechanisms after receiving instructions at the workplace or under the guidance of a boatswain (chief sailor).
Sailor diver
186. The sailor-diver is subordinate to the boatswain, and on ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of boatswain, to the chief mate.
He is responsible for ensuring that diving equipment, equipment and property are in good condition and ready for use.
187. A sailor diver is obliged to:
prepare diving gear and equipment for descents and standard diving operations;
perform standard diving work related to the underwater fittings of the vessel (cleaning seawalls, screws and rudders from fouling, windings and blockages), as well as performing simple installation and plumbing work under water;
eliminate simple malfunctions of diving equipment and equipment, maintain a decompression chamber;
provide assistance to divers in emergency situations and in case of diving diseases.
188. On rescue and special ships that have several sailor divers, the responsibilities of each of them are determined by the senior mate.
189. The sailor reports to the senior sailor.
190. The sailor is obliged:
perform painting, rigging and other ship work to care for the hull, spars and rigging;
carry out running watches on the bridge (by the lookout) and standing watches at the gangway according to the ship's schedule;
be able to use the ship's life-saving equipment.
clean the premises assigned to him in charge, and participate in auxiliary ship work as directed by the boatswain.
191. A sailor may be involved in keeping a watch at the helm and performing work with cargo, anchor, mooring and other deck devices and mechanisms after receiving instructions at the workplace or under the guidance of a boatswain (chief sailor).
On ships with several sailors on staff, the duties of each of them are determined by the boatswain.
Machine command
Senior mechanic (senior driver)
192. The senior mechanic (senior driver) reports to the second mechanic.
He is responsible for maintaining the main engines and the auxiliary mechanisms that ensure their operation.
193. The senior motorist (senior driver) is obliged to:
maintain the main engines and auxiliary mechanisms that ensure their operation, the mechanical part of the steering gear, deck mechanisms and ship systems with instruments and equipment;
carry out work to eliminate malfunctions of technical equipment of his department;
be able to use on-board communication systems and fire extinguishing equipment in the engine room.
194. The senior motorman (senior driver) must maintain engine watches according to the schedule and supervise the work of class 1 and 2 motorists (drivers) in maintaining and repairing the ship’s technical equipment.
On ships with several main engines, the chief engine officer (chief engineer) may stand watch at the main engine control station under the direction of the watch engineer.
195. On ships where the staff (staffing list) does not provide for the position of a fourth engineer, the chief mechanic (chief engineer) may be allowed to independently perform the duties of a watch engineer.
Senior boiler plant operator
196. The senior boiler plant operator reports to the third mechanic.
197. The senior boiler plant operator is obliged to:
maintain the boiler installation of the ship with the devices, systems and mechanisms that ensure its operation in accordance with the established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
carry out repair and maintenance work, eliminate identified malfunctions of department technical equipment;
be able to use on-board communication systems and fire extinguishing means in the engine (boiler) room.
198. By decision of the senior mechanic, the senior driver of the boiler installation may be involved in keeping watch and supervising the work of the boiler installation operators in maintaining and repairing the department’s technical equipment.
Senior refrigerated truck operator
199. The senior refrigeration engineer is subordinate to the refrigeration unit mechanic, and on ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of refrigeration unit mechanic, to the second mechanic.
He is responsible for maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
200. The senior refrigerated truck operator is obliged to:
maintain refrigeration units and air conditioning systems with instrumentation and automation that ensure their operation;
maintain the specified temperature conditions in all refrigerated areas of the vessel;
be able to use on-board communication systems and fire extinguishing means in the engine (refrigerated) room.
201. The senior refrigerator operator supervises the work of refrigerator operators in the maintenance and preventive repair of the ship’s refrigeration units.
Senior marine electrician
202. The senior ship electrician reports to one of the electricians.
He is responsible for the maintenance of electrical equipment and automation equipment located in the department.
203. The senior ship electrician is obliged to:
maintain ship electric motors, generators, switchgear, control, protection and alarm systems, telephone exchanges, batteries and their chargers in accordance with the established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
carry out repair and maintenance work, supervise the work of electricians to eliminate identified faults in electrical equipment and ship automation equipment;
ensure proper accounting, storage and consumption of spare parts and materials for electrical equipment under management.
204. By decision of the chief engineer, the senior electrician may be involved in keeping watch and performing maintenance and repair work on automation equipment and other technical equipment of the ship.
Motorist (machinist)
205. The mechanic (machinist) reports to the second mechanic.
He is responsible for maintaining the main engines, auxiliary mechanisms of the vessel and the technical means that ensure their operation.
206. The motor operator (driver) is obliged to:
maintain management technical equipment in accordance with established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
carry out repair and maintenance work and eliminate malfunctions of department technical equipment;
be able to use emergency alarms, salvage equipment and fire extinguishing equipment in the engine room.
207. The engine operator (driver) must know the location and purpose of pipelines and valves of ship systems and be able to control them.
208. By decision of the chief engineer, the engine operator (driver) may be involved in keeping watch and performing maintenance and repair work on the ship’s technical equipment.
Boiler plant operator
209. The boiler installation operator reports to the third mechanic.
He is responsible for maintaining the boiler installation and the devices, systems and mechanisms that ensure its operation.
210. The boiler installation operator is obliged to:
maintain the boiler installation with the instruments, automation and protection equipment that ensure its operation in accordance with the established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
carry out repair and maintenance work and eliminate malfunctions of department technical equipment;
be able to use emergency alarms, salvage equipment and fire extinguishing means in the engine (boiler) room.
211. By decision of the chief engineer, the boiler plant operator may be involved in keeping watch and performing maintenance and repair work on the ship’s technical equipment.
Refrigerator driver
212. The refrigeration operator is subordinate to the refrigeration unit mechanic, and on ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of refrigeration unit mechanic, to the second mechanic.
He is responsible for the maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning units.
213. The refrigerated truck operator is obliged to:
maintain refrigeration machines and air conditioning units with the instruments and mechanisms that ensure their operation in accordance with the established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
maintain a given temperature regime in the serviced areas of the vessel;
carry out repair and maintenance work and eliminate malfunctions of department technical equipment;
be able to use emergency alarms, salvage equipment and fire extinguishing means in the engine (refrigerator) room.
214. By decision of the senior engineer, a refrigerated truck driver may be involved in keeping watch and performing maintenance and repair work on the vessel’s technical equipment.
Pump-action driver (Donkerman)
215. The pump operator (donkerman) reports to the mechanic (for ship systems), and on ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of mechanic (for ship systems), to the second engineer. When performing cargo, washing and ballasting operations, the pump operator (Donkerman) must follow the instructions of the second mate.
He is responsible for the technical condition and reliable operation of cargo, stripping and ballast systems with pumps and remote control mechanisms, as well as systems for measuring liquid cargo and gas removal.
216. The pump-action driver (donkerman) is obliged to:
know the structure, location on the ship and the procedure for using technical management equipment, monitor their good condition and reliable operation;
perform reception (draining), transfer to warships and pumping of liquid cargo, as well as ballasting of the vessel;
carry out repair and preventive work to eliminate identified defects and malfunctions of systems and pumps under management.
217. By decision of the chief engineer, the pump driver (Donkerman) may be involved in keeping watch and performing maintenance and repair work on the ship’s mechanisms and systems.
Bilge mechanic
218. The bilge mechanic is subordinate to the mechanic (for ship systems), and on ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of mechanic (for ship systems), he is subordinate to the second engineer.
He is responsible for maintaining the ballast, drainage and drainage systems with the mechanisms that ensure their operation.
219. The bilge mechanic is obliged to:
maintain technical equipment of the department in accordance with the established rules and instructions of the manufacturer, monitor their good condition and reliable operation;
as directed by the engineer on watch, pump out water from rooms (compartments) and tanks located below the waterline;
carry out repair and maintenance work and eliminate malfunctions of department technical equipment;
be able to use fire extinguishing means in the engine (boiler) room.
220. By decision of the chief engineer, the bilge mechanic may be involved in keeping watch and performing maintenance and repair work on the ship’s technical equipment.
Marine electrician
221. The ship's electrician reports to one of the electricians.
He is responsible for the maintenance of electrical equipment under his supervision.
222. The ship's electrician is obliged to:
maintain electric motors, generators, switchgears, electric drive control systems and electrical household appliances in accordance with established rules and instructions of the manufacturer;
carry out repair and maintenance work and eliminate identified defects and malfunctions of technical equipment of the department;
know how to use fire extinguishing equipment in the engine room.
223. By decision of the chief engineer, the ship’s electrician may be involved in performing work on the maintenance and repair of the ship’s technical equipment, and on electric ships, in addition, in keeping watches according to the schedule.
Service Team
Ship's cook
224. The ship's cook is subordinate to the fourth mate, and on ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of the fourth mate, to the senior mate. The ship's cook supervises the work of the galley staff.
Persons who have certificates of qualifications and have undergone a medical examination and safety training are allowed to work as a ship's cook.
225. The ship's cook is obliged to:
be able to prepare tasty, varied and high-quality food in accordance with the delivery note and food ration standards;
report to the watch officer about the readiness of food and dispense it;
know the rules for operating the technological and refrigeration equipment of the galley, ensure that the galley premises and equipment are kept clean and in good condition;
know and strictly follow sanitary and hygienic requirements when preparing food.
226. On ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of a baker, his duties are assigned to one of the cooks.
If there are several cooks on the ship, the responsibilities between them are distributed by the chief mate.
Galleyman
227. The galleyman reports to the cook and performs auxiliary work in the preparation of dishes and culinary products.
The responsibilities of the galley keeper include receiving food products together with the cook, their primary processing, as well as keeping the galley, utility rooms and utensils clean.
Persons who have certificates of qualifications, who have undergone a medical examination and training in labor safety are allowed to work as a galley operator.
228. On ships where the staff (staff list) provides for one cook, the galley keeper helps him in preparing and distributing food.
229. The baker is subordinate to the cook.
He is responsible for the timely and high-quality preparation of bakery products for the crew.
Persons who have certificates of qualifications and have undergone a medical examination and safety training are allowed to work as a baker.
230. The baker is obliged:
know the technology of preparing bakery products and baking them;
assist the galley cook in preparing and serving food to the crew and passengers.
Bartender (ship)
231. The bartender (ship) is subordinate to the fourth mate, and on ships where the staff (staff list) does not provide for the position of the fourth mate, to the senior mate.
He is responsible for the availability and quality condition of the equipment and property of the buffet and wardroom.
232. The bartender (ship) is obliged to promptly set the table in the wardroom, serve the command staff during meals, tidy the wardroom, the captain's, chief mate's and chief engineer's cabins.
236. The crew member is elected at a general meeting of the crew and is announced by order for the ship.
237. The artel worker receives food for the crew, ensures its storage in accordance with sanitary standards and rules and issues it to the cook according to the delivery note.
238. By decision of the general meeting of the crew, the crew member can purchase and sell everyday items to crew members.
There are positions in the navy that require professional knowledge and skills that are only given by experience, even if you have a secondary technical diploma or even higher education. After all, it is necessary not only to correctly perform the most complex operations for the maintenance of naval equipment, but also to find and eliminate malfunctions that arose during the work. Moreover, often the conditions for this, frankly speaking, can be extreme - complete darkness, a strict time limit, smoke, lack of air, storm - yes, you never know the sea brings many surprises.
Such specialists on a ship are worth their weight in gold. Not a single commander will leave his ship, even for a few days, without his trusted boatswain, radiometrist, acoustician, or turbine operator. And if such a specialist is able to train and educate his subordinates, and pass on his experience to young people, then they say about such a person - a real foreman of the team, “Golden Reserve”!
Chief boatswain - the most important foreman of the crew on the ship
The chief boatswain reports to the ship's assistant commander. He is the direct superior of the personnel of the boatswain's crew, and on a submarine - the team of helmsmen and signalmen and performs the duties of the crew's foreman.All orders of the chief boatswain relating to compliance with ship rules and maintaining appearance ship, the use of lifting devices, and on submarines - the maintenance of residential and service premises of the ship, coastal or floating base, are mandatory for midshipmen, petty officers and sailors of the ship.
The chief boatswain answers:
- for the content upper deck, superstructures and sides of the ship;
- for the use of the ship's lifting devices, their timely inspection and testing;
- for the maintenance and use of mooring fenders;
- for providing painting work on the ship.
The chief boatswain is obliged to: know the structure of the ship, its main performance characteristics, means ensuring its unsinkability and fire safety, means of protection against weapons of mass destruction; placement of personnel on the ship; know the structure, be able to operate and maintain the ship's anchor, towing and loading devices; keep anchors, anchor chains and their accessories, mooring fenders in good condition and ready for action, supervise the laying of anchor chains and fastening of the tack; check the condition and staffing of ship's boats; be able to operate a boat and a dinghy; take measures to protect the ship's premises from flooding with water through hatches, doors and ventilation devices; monitor the condition and placement of life-saving equipment and storm lines; provide painting work on the ship; oversee the tidying and cleaning of exits to the upper deck, upper deck and superstructures, monitor the cleanliness of the outer side and the condition of the spar; When the ship is moored in a roadstead (anchored or on a barrel), every day after tidying is completed, walk around the ship on a boat (boat) to inspect the outer side, outboard ladders, gunshots, and anchor chain.
For all these duties, the boatswain is honored and respected; he occupies a place in the midshipman's wardroom, similar to the commander's place in the officers' ward.
And the boatswain loves his ship, like a mother loves her child, cares for and cherishes him. He does everything with love, sneaking glances at the neighboring ship - isn’t it better painted? Isn't the ladder from the side to the gangway newer? Are boatswains so efficient?
With a real boatswain, there is no fear of either leaving the base “blindly”, or falling into the depths, or surfacing “under the periscope” in a stormy ocean - he “feels” the ship. It catches his every movement and immediately corrects it, and the thousand-ton steel colossus obeys. A real boatswain - “Golden Reserve”!
Team foreman
The ship's organization is a complex multi-level system, each level is connected to its own boss.As a rule, there is a division both “vertically” and “horizontally” - by specialty. For example, the navigational combat unit includes two teams: helmsmen-signals and navigation. They have different specialties, are responsible for different navigational weapons, and perform different tasks according to ship schedules. The teams are led by foremen.
The team sergeant major reports to the commander of the group (battery, division, combat unit, service chief), is the direct superior of the team personnel and is responsible for: the team’s fulfillment of assigned tasks; for training, education, military discipline and the moral and psychological state of the team personnel; for the operation and condition of weapons and technical equipment under the command of the team; for the performance of ship duties by subordinates and internal order in the team; for the safety and good condition of the team’s property.
The team leader is obliged to: know the material part of the team management and manage its proper operation; train subordinates in the operation of weapons and technical means of the team and means of combating survivability, supervise the training of sailors by squad commanders, comply with safety requirements when handling weapons and technical means and when carrying out ship work; know and report to the unit commander about the state of the team’s weapons and technical equipment, about all requests, successes and misdeeds of subordinates; control the progress of repairs carried out by repair organizations on weapons and technical equipment of the team, and manage the repairs performed by subordinates personnel; demand from subordinates to comply with the daily routine, uniform, ship rules, instill in them organization and accuracy, exemplary behavior, truthfulness, the desire to master technology, love for the ship and maritime service; constantly know where subordinates are and what they are doing, immediately report to the unit commander about all incidents in the team; keep the premises under the command of the team clean and tidy; take care of subordinates and delve into their needs, control the timeliness of personnel receiving the required allowance; control the order of appointment of sailors by squad commanders to ship and special outfits, inspect the assigned daily crew outfit before separation, instruct him, check his knowledge of his duties and promptly send him for separation; supervise the morning inspection and conduct the evening verification (at sea).
The crew chief is the best expert in his specialty on the ship; he is the first adviser to the commander of the combat unit in all matters relating to the maintenance of the material part of the weapon, weapons and technical equipment. He is the hope and support of the commander of the combat unit, and sometimes of the entire crew, when precise and correct actions, knowledge of technology, technological processes, ingenuity and experience are needed.
On any ship there is a position responsible not only for maintaining good condition ship, but also “keeping an eye” on the crew. These two important tasks always lay on the shoulders of the boatswains. But who is the boatswain on a ship? Let's look at the features of this profession in more detail.
Who is the boatswain
Until 1798, there were no boatswains on ships; their work was performed by a sergeant. Certificates and codes of maritime laws dating back to 1886 already tell in detail who the boatswain is. Officially, this is a senior non-commissioned officer, unofficially - an official who is responsible for the condition of the ship, checks the sails and boats, anchors, cables. In general, he does everything to ensure that the ship “runs” smoothly and without problems.
Not everyone knows who the boatswain is. The meaning of the word is deciphered as follows: this is the person to whom the entire team reports. He is senior over the lower ranks of sailors. He manages all the work performed by the crew on the ship, gives orders, supervises, helps the crew perform their duties efficiently, and teaches the maritime craft to newcomers and junior personnel.
The boatswain was always in charge of order on the ship. Behavior, disputes, disagreements, brawls and fights that occurred on ships in those days were also under the control of the boatswains. They prevented them or suppressed them if they had already flared up. The better the team behaved, the more coordinated it was, the higher the boatswain’s work was rated.
Boatswains are different, but interchangeable
There should always be order on any ship. Boatswain, which means “dragon” in the humorous language of sailors, is a prestigious and highly respected rank. If there were several boatswains on the ship, then one could only be responsible for the crew, another for the condition of the ropes and anchorage, and the third was in charge of the condition of the gear and sails.
If the ship is large, then the boatswains are divided into first, second, third, etc. This is very convenient. Having a senior means that he controls not only the crew, but also all the other boatswains. In addition, he is responsible for carrying out orders and notifying sailors about orders from above. The boatswains take turns keeping watch, replacing one another. Their work occurs according to a specific schedule.
Bosun - what does this word mean? According to sailors, this is the name given to a person who can do everything and manages to control those around him. Even if the duties only include monitoring the condition of the sail or anchor, then, if necessary, one boatswain always knows the work of the other. He can do it just as well.
How the need for boatswains has changed over the years
Many believe that this is a controversial and controversial profession. This is exactly what the boatswain belongs to. The first mentions of such people on a ship appeared back in 1667. Then a document was written telling about “the affairs and structure of the ship.” This rank was then called butman, or boteman. Later, as we said above, this position was renamed sergeants. There was also a similar position in the English and Dutch navies. The translations have something in common. So, who is the boatswain? This is a boat man (boot - flotilla or boat, man - man, person).
In 1720, the boatswain appeared again in the naval regulations. It is noted that he is in charge of cables and ropes, anchors and tackles, mooring accessories and towing. This man was required to know the name of every sailor serving on the ship. The documents indicate that the boatswain was obliged to pass on his knowledge to a student, or preferably several. Back then they served in the navy for a long time, so after going ashore, death or injury, a worthy replacement should already be trained.
Currently
The rank of boatswain was abolished in 1918. However, even now on ships there is such a saying that the boatswain is a very respected person on the ship, but often very overworked. Everything rests on his shoulders. He is the assistant captain, a friend to the entire team and the coordinator of its activities.
It should be noted that job vacancy databases often offer sailors to work as boatswains, and the wages of these crew members are always an order of magnitude higher than that of an ordinary sailor. The only negative is that boatswains rarely have vacations. Especially if he is alone on the ship, and there is no replacement. Despite the difficult and long work schedule (from 6 to 12 months), the popularity of this profession is not falling, but is only gaining momentum.
Boatswain's pipe
The boatswain's pipe is a tool with the help of which not only communication with the crew is carried out, but also control over it. The trumpet emits a special tone whistle, which “transmits” the boatswain’s orders to the rest of the sailors. On some ships in the old days it was even forbidden to whistle, so as not to drown out or confuse the order given by the boatswain's pipe.
Currently on large ships The boatswain's pipe is no longer there. It is used only for ceremonies. But on small merchant ships this tool is still quite in use. With its help, the boatswain gives orders and makes orders. Junior members of the crew were not allowed to use the pipe, which once again confirms the high position of boatswains on ships.
On a pirate ship
Pirate ships were no different from peaceful ships. They had the same hierarchy and military ranks. The boatswain was also present on the pirates' ship. His responsibilities were almost the same as those of boatswains on peaceful ships. However, the pirate boatswain was responsible for tearing down the enemy flag or destroying it on a captured ship.
In addition, all disputes of the team were also resolved with the participation of the boatswain. And if one member of the pirate crew failed in an important matter, betrayed or disgraced the captain in some way, then the burden of punishment also fell on the boatswain. He was also responsible for the execution, performing it, as a rule, with his own hands. The boatswain-executioner on a pirate ship is not a rarity, but rather a common pattern for those times.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Bosun
Status Reports to senior mate
Captain; is the boss
deck crew
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Provides maintenance of the hull, decks, cargo and ship spaces, superstructures, fresh water tanks, measuring, receiving and air pipes, masts, rigging, including antenna facilities, gangway structures, fender protection, clinker doors and their drives (except MKO); steering, cargo, anchor, mooring and towing devices with their technical means (without mechanics, hydraulics and electrics); life-saving appliances, fire-fighting, rescue equipment, property and inventory and other technical means, equipment and devices of his management and is the immediate supervisor of ship operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Comply with the rules of technical operation and maintenance of technical equipment of your department, be able to manage them, ensure timely inspections and tests of ship devices and their parts, carry out preventive maintenance and repairs.
2. Conduct instruction on safety rules during deck work with persons assigned to such work.
3. Draw up ship work plans, distribute subordinates and ensure work safety.
4. Ensure readiness for action of life-saving equipment, emergency rescue and fire-fighting equipment for individual and collective use; monitor the constant readiness of life rafts and boats, their completeness, and the proper technical condition of the launching equipment.
5. Prepare materials for drawing up repair lists, control the timing and quality of repair work.
6. Ensure receipt, storage and accounting of emergency rescue and fire-fighting property and equipment, logistics, and maintain established documentation.
7. Ensure the preparation of holds and the cargo complex for cargo operations, personally participate in the work of securing, loading and unloading large-sized and heavy cargo.
8. Monitor the cleanliness and order in the crew’s living quarters and dining room, and carry out daily rounds of the vessel.
9. Ensure the preparation and installation of scaffolding, gazebos and devices for working at heights and overboard, safety during work with increased danger.
10. Prepare and install the fender protection of the vessel.
11. Monitor the good condition of the deck water main, storm ports, scuppers, bilge wells, waterways, and drains.
12. Check the readiness of the vessel for going to sea, proper preparation of open decks, security of equipment, closing of cargo and other hatches and necks, stowage fastening of deck devices, cargo, etc.; check the vessel’s readiness for storms and anti-icing.
13. When the vessel is moored, monitor the fastening of mooring cables, fender protection, installation and arming of gangways, gangways and passages, the presence of shields on the ebb and scupper holes, rat shields, and appropriate lighting.
14. When the ship is passing through narrows, entering and leaving the port, approaching the anchorage area, in difficult sailing conditions and during mooring operations, check and prepare the anchors for release and be on the forecastle or other place as directed by the chief (watch) officer.
Note. This instruction does not limit the right of the captain in certain cases to assign additional responsibilities to crew members in relation to the actual conditions and condition of the ship.
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