Deck Officers are responsible for the navigation and safety of a vessel. They also maintain watch over the ship, keeping an eye out for hazards and ensuring that all systems are functioning properly. In the event of an emergency, Deck Officers are responsible for coordinating the response and potential evacuation.

Typical duties include completing daily security checklists and ensuring that all security equipment is in good working condition, cleaning the ship's deck, hull, and accommodation areas, planning navigational charts and routes, and guiding the ship through canals rivers, and other hazardous waters.  

Working conditions for Deck Officers vary depending on the size and type of vessel they are working on. Smaller ships may have cramped quarters, while larger ones may have more comfortable accommodations. Deck Officers typically work long hours, including overnight shifts, and may be required to work in all weather conditions.

The job of a Deck Officer can be both challenging and rewarding. It is a demanding job that requires excellent skills in navigation and safety. However, it also offers the opportunity to see the world and visit new places. Deck Officers who maintain a high level of skill and knowledge can have a successful career in this field.

Average Day of a Deck Officer 
Here's a non-exhaustive list of common tasks Deck Officers are required to complete:

• Perform navigation duties, using navigation equipment on board the ship, and maintaining updated navigational charts and ship logs
• Perform port cargo operations, such as cargo planning and inventory
• Maintain the cargo loading and unloading machinery
• Maintain the ship's hull and accommodations, keeping the ship clean and the accommodations organized
• Oversee coordination between departments, ensuring that all departments understand their tasks and take part in conflict-solving actions
• Supervise the proper disposal of garbage on deck
• Supervise supply restocking when at port, looking after overtime, cost control, purchase orders, and requisition orders with shore management
• Report to the Captain on the status of their department and any relevant information about conditions on deck
• Ensure that all members of the deck crew comply with safesafetyulations, including conducting safety drills
• Maintain a watch schedule for the deck crew and be on the lookout for any potential hazards while at sea