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The average salary for:

Deck Officer
is £19,500

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The average annual salary for a Deck Officer is £19,500. Salary estimates are based on jobs posted to Pertemps for Deck Officer jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Deck officers perform the watch duties on board of vessels, like determining the course and speed, manoeuvring to avoid hazards and continuously monitoring the vessels position using charts and navigational aids. They maintain logs and other records tracking the ship's movements. They supervise crew members engaged in maintenance and the primary upkeep of the vessel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades. Good colour vision without spectacles or contact lenses is required for some posts and candidates must undergo a medical examination. Training lasts three to four years and combines taught courses and assessed training at sea.

TASKS

  • Allocates duties to ship’s officers and co-ordinates and directs the activities of deck and engine room ratings.
  • Directs or undertakes the operation of controls to inflate air cushions, run engines and propel and steer ships, hovercraft and other vessels.
  • Locates the position of vessel using electronic and other navigational aids such as charts and compasses and advises on navigation where appropriate.
  • Monitors the operation of engines, generators and other mechanical and electrical equipment and undertakes any necessary minor repairs.
  • Maintains radio contact with other vessels and coast stations.
  • Prepares watch keeping rota and maintains a look-out for other vessels or obstacles.
  • Maintains log of vessel’s progress, weather conditions, conduct of crew, etc.

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