Responsibilities Of Deck Officer During Anchoring Operation

Anchoring is one of the many important operations coming under the responsibility of deck officers. It involves the use of critical shipboard equipment and requires high level of situational awareness. The key responsibility of the deck officer at an anchor station is to use the anchoring machinery and available man power for carrying out the operation safely and efficiently in accordance with the master’s instructions.

This article provides practical suggestions for deck officers on anchoring operations.

Communication

Proper and efficient communication between the bridge and the anchor station is the most important aspect