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BOSUN

Merchant Navy Rank "Bosun" or Boatswain belongs to the deck department of merchant ship and is responsible to the Chief mate for:

1. Assisting in the planning and execution of maintenance and operational work tasks.
   
2. The instruction and supervision of the Able Seamen and Ordinary Seamen in accordance with Company policy.
   
3. The execution of assigned tasks in conformance with safe work procedures and in accordance with instructions given by the Supervising Officer.
   
4. Training all his subordinates in the various work tasks as required through close supervision of each individual’s performance.
   
5. Keeping all tools, equipment, stores etc. in good order and observe and/or obtain stock as requested by the Chief Officer.
   
6. The readiness of the windlasses/winches for immediate use prior to entering confined waters, prior to arrival. During anchoring or mooring operations he has to operate the windlass under the direction of the Chief Officer.
   
7. The securing / clearing of anchors as directed by the Chief Officer as applicable.
   
8. Any other duties as instructed by the Chief Officer.