Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services
Chief Officers (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.
Chief Officers (Maritime)
Descriptions & Duties
- Chief Officers (Maritime) assist Ship Master to maintain the safety and security of the ship. They also plan and direct the works of deck department.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Professional knowledge and skills in using navigational equipment
Chief Officers (Maritime) must be able to use navigational equipment to assist Ship Master to navigate and steer ship.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A higher diploma in maritime studies or equivalent is usually required
Professional qualification
- Relevant certificates recognised by ocean going sector and/ or river trade sector; Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 2
Experience
- 12 to 24 months sea-time experience after attaining Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 2
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$15,000
Monthly Salary $15,000-$23,000
Monthly Salary $18,000-$27,000
Monthly Salary $23,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$80,000
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Required Courses as Prescribed by the Industry
- Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Medical First Aid (Combined)
- Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Advanced Fire Fighting (Combined)
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
- Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
Work Environment
- Chief Officers (Maritime) usually work on shift duty schedule and wear uniform. They are exposed to all kinds of weather.
Tools
- Alarm systems
- Anemometers
- Marine craft communications systems (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System)
- Navigational systems - Binoculars, Depth gauges, Echo sounders, Direction finding compasses - Navigational compasses, Radar based surveillance systems - Shipboard Radar, Two-way radios, Global positioning system (GPS)
