Maritime & Shipping
Deck Officer Duties skills assessment
Deck officers navigate and manage the safe operation of ships. This scorecard covers navigation, collision avoidance, cargo, safety and leadership so operators can prove competency and readiness for promotion.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Deck Officer Duties skills you can score
These are the default Deck Officer Duties skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every crew member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Passage Planning and Navigation
Plans and monitors safe passages using charts, ECDIS and other aids.
Bridge Watchkeeping
Keeps a vigilant watch and follows bridge procedures and standing orders.
Collision Avoidance and COLREGs
Applies the collision regulations correctly and takes early, decisive action.
Bridge Resource Management
Communicates, challenges and shares tasks effectively on the bridge.
Cargo Handling and Stowage
Plans and supervises loading, stowage and securing of cargo safely.
Ship Stability and Ballast Management
Manages stability and ballast within limits.
Radio and Distress Communications
Uses GMDSS and radio procedures correctly.
Safety Management System Compliance
Follows and enforces the ship's safety management system, drills and inspections.
Port State and Regulatory Inspections
Prepares for and responds to inspections.
Leadership and Crew Management
Leads and supervises deck crew with clear direction and fairness.
Weather Routing and Decision Making
Makes safe decisions in heavy weather.
Record Keeping
Keeps logbooks and records accurate and complete.
Levels included with Deck Officer Duties
Deck Officer Duties starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Rank” for maritime & shipping, so crew members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Cadet
- Deck Rating
- Third Officer
- Second Officer
- Chief Officer
- Master
How Deck Officer Duties works in SkillScorer
Score
Each crew member in a vessel is scored on the Deck Officer Duties skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank crew members, compare two side by side, or compare your vessels against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Deck Officer Duties skills need attention. Reports also follow each chief officer's vessel.
Deck Officer Duties scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Deck Officer Duties scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Deck Officer Duties scorecard covers 12 skills: Passage Planning and Navigation, Bridge Watchkeeping, Collision Avoidance and COLREGs, Bridge Resource Management, Cargo Handling and Stowage, Ship Stability and Ballast Management, Radio and Distress Communications, Safety Management System Compliance, Port State and Regulatory Inspections, Leadership and Crew Management, Weather Routing and Decision Making and Record Keeping. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are crew members scored in Deck Officer Duties?
Every crew member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one vessel and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Deck Officer Duties?
Deck Officer Duties starts with these levels (called “Rank” in the app): Cadet, Deck Rating, Third Officer, Second Officer, Chief Officer and Master. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Deck Officer Duties skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In maritime & shipping the app talks about crew members, vessels and chief officers, and you can change any of those words too.
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