Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Career Guide, Shipboard Ranks
A Second Officer is a deck officer in charge of a navigational watch (OIC-NW). He is also called the Navigational Officer since his job description centers on voyage planning and chart works. At other times, he is called a Second Mate. If the ship’s captain gives the...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Jobs and Tips, Navigation, Shipboard Operations
If you want to learn how to steer a ship, ask the people on board. They are more than ready to help you. They may tell you something about what they’re doing to keep the vessel steady and execute the steering commands effectively. As you listen, it might seem...
