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Master / SSO / Deputy Medical Officer
Reporting to:
Technical Manager & DPA/CSO
Backup:
Chief Mate / d-SSO
Authority:
See Overriding Authority. He represents the company towards the charterer, authorities and crew.
Qualifications:
As per STCW code and Manila amendments 2010 according to rank
Flag State endorsement for required certification for particular rank as per vessels Flag regulations
Additional certifications required for specific type of vessel and particular rank as per employer/charterer requirements
Additional certification required by charterers which is subject to change, depending on the trading area and type of vessels operation
Vaccination depending of vessels trading area.
Overriding Authority
The Master has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions which, in the professional judgment of the Master, is necessary to maintain the ship safety, ship security and environmental protection.
If, in the professional judgment of the Master, a conflict between any safety and security requirements applicable to the ship arises during it's operations, the Master shall give effect to those requirements necessary to maintain the safety of the ship. In execution thereof, he is authorized to decide on and take any measures to avoid danger to his ship, crew and any other persons on board, cargo and environment, even if this requires him to deviate from this SMS.
In the latter case, the Master will report in writing to the DPA/CSO stating his arguments. The Master may request the assistance of the DPA/CSO which will be given to him without delay or restriction. The Master shall not be constrained by the Company, the Charterer or any other person from taking or executing any decision which, in the professional judgment of the Master, is necessary to maintain the safety and security of the ship
