OFFICER OF THE DECK

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Definitions

1. the officer next in command to the Con on a watch. At sea the Officer of the Deck has the specialist duty of navigation. (FO 2674)

2. the Officer of the Deck must be proficient in handling emergencies and know how to handle the emergency equipment of the ship and how to man it quickly. The Officer of the Deck is responsible for the safety of the ship in port and at sea and must inspect the whole ship once each watch. (FO 424)

3. navigates the ship underway and handles the radar and charts. He locates the position of the vessel and keeps the vessel on its course. (SWPB)

4. OOD (Def. 3)

5. one member of the ship's company has the duty as Officer of the Deck, of standing by the ship in daily rotation and may leave it only if all is very secure, but in leaving it the Officer of the Deck who has the duty yet remains responsible for the ship if anything happens to her in his absence such as going aground, breaking her warps, dragging her anchor or coming into collision while swinging or with other ships. (Ship's Org Bk.)

6. the Officer of the Deck keeps the ship off the ground and keeps her located. (FSO 25)