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Deck Officer

Deck Officer

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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As distinguished from engineer officer, refers to all officers who assist the master in navigating the vessel when at sea, and supervise the handling of cargo when in port.

Related:

  • Arrived ship
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Free Pratique
  • Grab discharge
  • DOP (Dropping Outward Pilot)
  • Advance freight

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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