That each day poses a new challenge, and that the learning never stops. I love travelling around the world visiting major cities and meeting people of diverse cultures. Career highlights? Your goals for the future? To further my navigation career and to obtain my Class 1 unlimited license master mariner. I would love to work ashore as a ship surveyor or marine harbour pilot. Advice for young mariners?
You should be passionate and goal orientated. Powered by Contextual Related Posts. Aspiring cadets can enroll at a technikon to get a qualification in maritime studies. They must complete S1 and S2 Certificate in Maritime Studies to begin the process of becoming a navigating officer.
After completing this course, the student will have to join a shipping company to complete a sea service training period and pass a SAMSA oral exam. South African Maritime Safety Authority — www. Navigating Officer. What does a navigating officer do? They must have good navigation technics and a good knowledge of navigational equipment operation such as radar, electronic charts, gyrocompas, etc.
They execute the route planning as per the Commanding Officer's directions. They plot and follow the routes on charts, verify the available water depths, as well as ice charts, and do the radio communications. They supervise the activities of the weelhouse crew. On the other hand, the Chief Officer is responsible for all cargo handling by the ship's installations or by helicopter, including the storing of merchandises, properly secure equipments, charges distribution and calculation of the ship's stability.
He is also responsible for safety standards concerning the take-off or landing of helicopters on the ship. He directs the boatswain and deckhands. The Chief Officer is responsible for the safety of the ship. He ensures proper operation and handling of firefighting systems and the familiarisation of the crew members.
Navigation Officers also participate in search and rescue operations and operate small crafts during resupplying operations. Depending on your experience you will work one of four levels: Captain Master — overall charge of the day to day running of the ship and the safety of the crew, cargo and passengers.
The captain also takes care of all legal and commercial matters. Chief Officer — responsible for the management of the deck operations and maintenance, cargo handling and storage and watchkeeping duties. Second Officer — responsible for voyage planning using and carrying out watchkeeping duties. Third Officer — responsible for the maintenance of life saving equipment and firefighting appliances.
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