Bosun
As Bosun on board you will be in charge of the Ratings on board and will be required to carry out the following Shipboard Duties & Operations, under the guidance of the Master/Chief Engineer/Chief Officer/Second Engineer, which will include but not be limited to:
- Deck & Accommodation House Keeping & Maintenance
- Cargo Holds & Hatch cover Maintenance
- Ballast & Fresh Water Tanks Maintenance
- Maintenance and Inventory Control of all Hold Cleaning Equipment
- Maintenance and Inventory Control of all Deck Maintenance Equipment
- Maintenance and Inventory Control of Paint Locker
- Maintenance and Inventory Control of Bosun’s & Miscellaneous Deck Stores
- Anchoring & Mooring Operations
- Maintenance of all Deck Machinery
- Maintenance of Cargo Gear (Cranes/Grabs/etc)
- Garbage Management Control (under the guidance of Chief Officer)
- Pollution Prevention duties (under the guidance of Chief Officer & 2nd Engineer)
- Maintenance of Safe Working Practices on board as a Safety Representative under the guidance of the Safety Officer (2nd Engineer) & elected safety representatives.
- Security related duties as designated by the Ship Security Officer
- Over-all Welfare of the Ratings
Listed herein are details of the nature of your duties, tasks & equipment involved together with the scope of the duty. For your guidance all the tasks have procedural or documental references/remarks endorsed against them
| Nature of Duty | Task/ Equipment | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | Routine maintenance & touch up | |
| Accommodation | General Upkeep & Hygiene | Designation of Weekly Routines of Cleaning |
| Ballast & Fresh Water Tanks | Routine maintenance & touch up | |
| Hold Cleaning Equipmentt | Kew Machines Hold Cleaning Machines Sam Jets | Operation, Cleaning, Stowage & Maintenance |
| Maintenance Equipment | Chipping Machines Jet Chisels Pneumatic Greasing Machines Spray Painting Machines | Operation, Cleaning, Stowage & Maintenance |
| Cargo Operations | Cargo Gear Hatch Covers |
Routine Inspection & Lubrication of Sheaves/ Wire Ropes/Grabs & associated Loose Gear Routine Maintenance |
| Safety | Safety Representative Familiarization Duties |
Assist the Safety Officer on board in routine inspections rounds once elected along with other safety representative. Ensure that Safe Working Practices are followed. Familiarization on joining and of other Ratings |
| Security | Security Related Duties | In Port At Anchorage At Sea |
| MARPOL | Garbage Management Plan | Execute the Garbage Management Plan under the supervision of the 2nd Engineer & the Master |
| SMS Procedures | Miscellaneous Shipboard Operations | Recommended careful reading & understanding of the relevant Shipboard Procedures |
The Master & Chief Officer, Chief Engineer & 2nd Engineer shall have full authority and responsibility for regulating nd assigning duties for implementing planned maintenance of hull and equipment to achieve best all-round operational efficiency. In this respect, the Master may assign additional responsibilities to the Bosun & Ratings as deemed fit.
