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Deck Officer's Handbook- a Resource Guide to Nautical Science Deck Officer's Handbook- A Resource Guide to Nautical Science www.marineinsight.com Marine Insight© A Resource Guide to Nautical Science Publication date: June 2013 Author: Karan Chopra Editor : Raunek Kantharia Published by: Marine Insight© www.marineinsight.com Graphic Design: Anish Wankhede (copyright symbol) Copyright 2013 Marine Insight NOTICE OF RIGHTS All rights reserved. No part of this book may be rewritten, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or distributed in any form or means, without prior written permission of the publisher. NOTICE OF LIABILITY The authors and editors have made every effort possible to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in the book. Neither the authors and Marine Insight, nor editors or distributors, will be held liable for any damages caused either directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this book, or the equipment, tools, or methods described herein. Our Other Free eBooks Get All the Free e-Books by Subscribing to Marine Insight here CONTENT 1. Nautical Science vs. Marine Engineering 2. Deck vs. Engine Department 3. How to Become Deck Officer? 4. Hierarchy in Deck Department 5. Important Documents for Deck Officers 6. Important Courses for Deck Officers 7. Important Books for Deck Officers 8. Further Studies Option for Deck Officers 9. Ship Navigation & Operation Resources Nautical Science Vs Marine Engineering Students interested in joining merchant navy Difference between Marine are often confused between deck Engineering and Nautical department and engine department – the Science Degrees two functioning entities on board ships. Marine Engineering In order to have a successful career at sea, it is important you make the right decisions Marine engineering is a field that deals with at the start. Degrees in nautical science or the engineering aspect of the maritime marine engineering are two ways in which industry. Like any conventional engineering one can get a job on ships. However, course, marine engineering is a four year choosing between engine and deck side course which prepares an individual to departments is one such decision that become an engineer on ships. bothers students greatly. Marine engineering is all about machinery on There have been several cases wherein ships, boats, yachts, or any sea going students have taken up deck or engine side vessel. There are several other technical just to realize later that they are more streams that sprout out from this field. inclined towards something else. Thus, it is extremely important that one knows in The curriculum of the course focuses on advance what field they are going to pursue teaching specialized knowledge of both and what job they would be doing later on theoretical and practical marine and ships. mechanical engineering. So what is the difference between nautical Greater importance is given to impart skills science and marine engineering degrees? and competencies that are required to How would you know which one to choose operate and maintain machinery on board and what to expect from each? ships. 1 www.marineinsight.com The subjects taught in the first and second Nautical science imparts naval technology year of the course are almost the same as knowledge which is important to become a those taught in conventional mechanical deck officer on board ships. engineering. Theoretical and practical knowledge However, the main aim is to introduce required for navigation, cargo operation, and engineering sciences to the students and to ship maintenance and operation is taught make them understand the applications of during the three years course, along with those sciences in various aspects of marine exposure to some areas of humanities and engineering. social sciences. The third and fourth years are totally Hands-on training is extremely important as dedicated to impart marine technical a deck officer and thus detailed procedure knowledge. Both theoretical and practical and maintenance techniques of importance aspects of marine machinery are covered deck machinery is an integral part of this with special focus on ship’s operation and course. maintenance of marine machinery. Emphasis is also given on providing Practical knowledge through laboratory and specialized knowledge on subjects such as workshop training is provided throughout the seamanship and working in marine four years of the program, so that students environment. get hands-on knowledge of dismantling and maintenance of machines on ships. Several modular courses that are required to join a ship are also included in the syllabus of Nautical Science nautical science, along with special training on sailing, boat handling, rope and rope While marine engineering makes an ladder climbing. individual a ship’s engineer, nautical science prepares a person to become a deck officer. MERCHANT NAVY Nautical science is a three years course after which the student joins a ship as a trainee deck officer. Nautical Marine Science Engineering After completing sufficient time at the sea and clearing required competency exams, the officer climbs the hierarchy level. Deck Engine Department Department 2 www.marineinsight.com Deck Vs Engine Department People planning to join Merchant Navy often A career in merchant navy is unlike any other ask us what is better – engine department career and every person planning a career in or the deck department? Though there is no the same would know about it. specific answer to this question, we try to explain them about the important aspects of In case you don’t, read them here -Reasons both the sides. as to why a career in merchant navy is unlike any other. Before deciding between engine and deck departments, we ask students to keep these People confused between engine and deck five things in mind before joining merchant sides, often have queries regarding the navy. following aspects: Anyone who is confused between engine side and deck side, it is important that he or Salary structure she first understands the difference between Nautical Science and Marine Job profile engineering. (People who study nautical science become deck officers and those who study marine engineering become Future prospects marine engineers). Placement and job Knowing about various subjects one has to availability learn in each of these streams helps to get rid of most of the doubts involved with deciding between the two departments. Availability of shore jobs 3 www.marineinsight.com Let’s look at each aspect individually. However, it is to note that employment problems are prominent in every filed at the Salary structure starting level and it’s the same with Salary structure of both engine and deck merchant navy as well. departments is almost the same. This means that officers at corresponding rank in Officers of higher ranks from both engine both the departments earn almost equally. and deck departments are always in The article on average range of salaries of demand. officers on ships would help to resolve the doubt. Onshore opportunities For those who also consider on shore job Job profile prospects must note that there are several Though the job profile and nature of duties opportunities on shore of merchant navy of officers in both the department are officers. different, at the end it an individual’s choice as to what side to choose. Experienced marine engineers and deck Work profile in both engine and deck officers can get jobs in the management departments is challenging and rewarding. department of shipping companies. It’s the person’s prerogative to decide between engine side and navigation side. Marine engineers can take up shore based jobs as Design, Seismic, and Maintenance Future prospects Engineers. They can also take up the job of trainee surveyors. Nautical officers as well A ship cannot run without engine officers as marine engineers are also required in and deck officers. Thus the need of both the Chartering / Ship Brokerage firms type of officers will always be there (Unless they come up with totally unmanned ships). However it is advisable to sail for certain Both the sides have bright and respectable years and take good amount of experience futures. before shifting to shore jobs. Placement and job market Those who are interested in future studies This is one aspect which bothers the most can do an MBA in Shipping and improve their especially to those who are just entering the job options on shore. field. Though there are several reasons because of which deck cadets and junior marine engineers are not getting jobs, the situation is expected to improve soon. 4 www.marineinsight.com How to Become a Deck Officer? Thus, a career in both engine and deck Chief Officer, under the supreme department is rewarding and challenging. supervision of the Captain of the vessel. At the end, it is up to the individual to decide what he or she is more passionate about The prerequisites to join a maritime course and interested in. pertaining to the Merchant Navy are generally kept low, except the physical The Merchant Navy is a lucrative and an fitness and medical requirements. enjoyable line of work that demands a great deal of hard work right from the day you step However, it is advised that an interested into a maritime academy, whether it is individual inquire with the respective institute nautical science or marine engineering. offering the course in order to get the exact criterion. The role of a Deck Officer in merchant navy is indispensable on board and it is important The following courses outlined are those for a prospective Cadet to know what a that will help an individual a great deal in deck officer does on board ships. determining what’s best for a chosen path to becoming a Deck Officer. A Deck Officer works in the execution of a variety of tasks- namely navigation and 1. B.S. Nautical Technology maneuvering of the vessel, handling of all This is a 3+1 years course that is available safety equipment on board, and handing only in India.
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