The Master, as a shipboard manager, is in overall command of the vessel and personnel on board. Being the highest ranking person, his duties and responsibilities covers the whole ship. Technically, the Master is the “owner’s representative”. He is responsible to relevant Company Managers for all...
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, once said that “a big business starts small.” In 1970, Branson opened a mail-order record business that eventually became Virgin Records. Many businesses followed and the Virgin Group now controls over 400 different companies.
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Do you know how many ranks and duties exist onboard? In this article published in Saftey4 sea, the various ranks on a vessel have been highlighted.
Seafaring positionSeafaring is a profession that requires ranks and duties to be specific so that everyone onboard will know what to do, as several procedures have to be conducted at the same time; Thus, each one of these roles carries unique responsibilities which are crucial for the successful operation of a vessel.
Ranks on a vessel are divided...https://mfame.guru/how-many-ranks-and-duties-exist-onboard-a-shipping-vessel/