What is duties or responsibility of Duty Officer in Cargo operation or Cargo watch on ships?

The watchkeeping officer’s principal duties include:

1. Implementing and managing the cargo handling plan and maintaining a log;
2. Being the principal point of contact with the shore terminal;
3. Controlling and verifying the performance of the following:
4. The correct functioning of tank level gauges and tank level alarms;
   • The operation of cargo pumps and valves;
   • Controlling the distribution of ballast;
   • Operation of the inert gas system;
   • Ensuring that safety and fire-fighting equipment is ready for immediate use;
5. Ensuring that all watchkeepers are using appropriate PPE; and
6. Ensuring that there are no unplanned activities being carried out.

Note :

CARGO LOADING

General

Cargo loading is an operation not fully under the control of the ship because the transfer of cargo to the ship is managed by the shore terminal.