Minimum Requirements
- A higher diploma in maritime studies or equivalent is usually required
- Sufficient sea-time experience
- Pass an eyesight test and undergo a medical examination
Maritime Services
Deck Officer (Maritime)
Description of Tasks
Deck Officers (Maritime) navigate and command ships and vessels and perform related functions on ships. They comprise a family of occupations namely 3rd Officer, 2nd Officer and Chief Officer.
Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services
Deck Officers (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.
Knowledge and skills in maintenance of navigational equipment
Deck Officers (Maritime) need to distribute work for the maintenance of navigational equipment
Deck Cadet
Monthly Salary
$10,000 - $15,000
$10,000 - $15,000
3rd Officer
Monthly Salary
$15,000 - $23,000
$15,000 - $23,000
2nd Officer
Monthly Salary
$18,000 - $27,000
$18,000 - $27,000
Chief Officer
Monthly Salary
$23,000 - $35,000
$23,000 - $35,000
Master
Monthly Salary
$40,000 - $80,000
$40,000 - $80,000