Authority and Responsibility: Master

Master has complete authority of the vessel under his command.
Company has given Master overriding authority to enable him take necessary actions for safety of crew, vessel, cargo and environment.

General responsibilities -
1. Implement the quality, safety and environmental protection policy of Company, and motivate crew in its execution.
2. Ensure that all personnel onboard are familiar with safety procedures onboard.
3. Conduct safety drills onboard as per schedule.
4. Assign roles to senior officers with respect to Safety Management System (SMS).
5. Issue clear and concise orders, and review safety and pollution prevention activities.
6. Maintain proper discipline onboard and ensure that all crew are properly dressed in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
7. Evaluate performance of crew and report to Company accordingly.
8. Appraise training requirements onboard and co-ordinate with Quality Manager.
9. Report all defects and other matters onboard related to safe operation of vessel, safety of crew, safety of environment and those requiring shore assistance.
10. Review onboard plans (eg. contingency, safety, fire) and vessel’s procedures, and report deficiencies (if any) to the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
11. Report nonconformities, accidents and hazardous occurrences (if any) to the DPA.
12. Liaise with repair workshops for works carried out onboard.
13. At least two (2) months in advance, inform office if any vessel/crew certificate is due to expire.
14. Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and as per Company procedures/instructions.

Specific responsibilities -
1. Navigate vessel in adverse weather conditions and in restricted passages.
2. Respond to distress signals and render assistance as required.
3. Daily send vessel’s noon position to Company office.
4. Ensure proper maintenance of all nautical publications onboard.
5. Ensure maintenance of all hull and deck machinery and equipments.
6. Authorize (sign) all bills of lading and all requisitions from the vessel.
7. Deal with port authorities, customs, immigration, and other authorities.
8. Issue cash advance to crew; and sign-on / sign-off crew from vessel.