Maritime English Lesson 1 — The Role of the Chief Officer

Responsibility & Authority

  • be responsible for cargo operations

  • be in charge of deck maintenance

  • report directly to the Captain

  • delegate tasks to the crew

  • take responsibility for safety

Cargo & Stability

  • prepare and approve a cargo plan

  • secure the cargo properly

  • monitor loading and discharging

  • calculate stability conditions

  • handle dangerous goods

Safety & Control

  • enforce safety procedures

  • conduct safety drills

  • identify potential hazards

  • prevent accidents on board

  • respond to emergency situations


Quick Activation Task (Optional)

Ask the student to:

Choose three terms from the table and explain how they are connected in a real onboard situation.