The Merchant Ship and its Organization

The crew of a ship in the Merchant Marine is divided into four departments.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Catering Department is responsible for preparing meals for the crew.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Chief unlicensed man in the deck department is...

• Petty officer

• Bosun

• Able-bodied seaman

• First mate

They do maintenance chores under the supervision of the bosun.

• A.B. and O.S.

• Deck officers

• Watchstanders

• Boatswain

O.S. stands for...

• Officer of the ship

• Officer supervisor

• Ordinary seaman

• Oridnary sailor

The engine department is headed by a Chief Mate.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Some unlicensed crew members of the engine department are...

• oiler, wiper and electrician

• cadets and mates

• A.B. and O.S.

• petty officers

Some duties of the Engine Department crew members are...

• watchstand and maintenance

• maneuver the ship

• prepare meals

• stand wheel and lookout watches

Each shipboard department has a designated head who reports to the Master.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Master usually has the advice of the boatswain while the ship is navigating in restricted waters.

• TRUE

• FALSE