Witherby Seamanship, 2010. 220 p.
The Chief Officer is basically a day-to-day man, directly concerned with what actually is and letting
those higher up the food chain worry about the future. If recently promoted, you will have moved
from junior officer to senior officer and, apart from a larger cabin, should have an office, or at least
a desk, and a dramatic shift in responsibility. Theoretically, you are Chief Officer because those
operating the ship deemed you worthy and knowledgeable enough for this position. In reality, it
may be that there was no one else around! Regardless of the 'how', here you are and the
successful operation of the ship is considerably dependent on you.
The publication includes following chapters: The Chief Officer, Your company, Joining the ship, Departure, Head of deck department, The Chief Seaman of the ship, Steel preparation and paint, Ropes and wires, Heavy weather, Freezing conditions, Relationships, The Chief Officer and the Captain, Stowaways, Piracy, Passengers, The workforce, Training, Fatigue, Leadership and attitude, Accommodation and catering, Safety, Stores and storing, Bridge duties, Alcohol, Discipline, Enclosed space entry, Communication, Port preparation, Ballast water management, Anchor work, Port arrival, The gangway, Port responsibilities, Pollution, Surveys, Cargo operations, Cargo and cargo terms, Cargo safety, Cargo holds, Insurance, Dry docking.