| Job Title |
Quartermaster |
| Job Description |
Steers Ship And Maintains Visual Communications With Other
Ships: Steers Ship Under Direction Of Ship's Commander Or
Navigating Officer, Or Directs Helmsman To Steer, Following
Designated Course. Stands By Wheel When Ship Is On Automatic
Pilot And Verifies Accuracy Of Course By Comparing With Magnetic
Compass. Relays Specified Signals To Ships In Vicinity, Using
Visual Signaling Devices, Such As Blinker Light And Semaphore.
Gives Directions To Crew Engaged In Cleaning Wheelhouse And
Quarter Deck (afterpart Of Upper Deck Reserved As Promenade For
Officers And Sometimes Cabin Passengers). Maintains Ship's Log
While In Port, And Stands Gangway Watch To Prevent Unauthorized
Persons From Boarding Ship. May Be Required To Be Certificated
By U.s. Coast Guard As Able Seaman (water Trans.).
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