Merchant naval watch officer

How much does an Merchant naval watch officer earn

A Merchant naval watch officer earns between $3.271 and $12.047 per month, with an average monthly salary of $5.643 and a median salary of $4.984 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 1.775 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).

Salary ranges for the Merchant naval watch officer
	Monthly Salary	Annual Salary	Salary Per Week	Hourly Salary
Average wage	5.643	67.718	1.411	28
1º Quartile	3.271	39.250	818	16
Median Salary	4.984	59.808	1.246	25
3º Quartile	9.187	110.247	2.297	45
Higher Salary	12.047	144.560	3.012	59

Professional job categories

Science and arts professionals
- professionals of the exact sciences, physics and engineering
- - professionals in air, sea and river navigation
- - - deck officers

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Main workplaces

Deck Officers the long-haul Captain can man any type of vessel and any flag, as Commander, Chief Officer or Navigational Watch Officer. The cabotage captain may command national vessels of any gross tonnage (AB) in navigation carried out between Brazilian ports and between these and the ports on the Atlantic Coast of South America, the Antilles and the East Coast of Central America, excluding ports of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, to command any national vessel without restrictions, in addition to command or command without restrictions on vessels of another flag. The First Nautical Officer, on Brazilian-flagged vessels, may be Captain of vessels of any AB in Inland Navigation, Captain of a vessel up to 3000 AB in Maritime Support Navigation, Captain of a vessel up to 500 AB in Cabotage Navigation, within the limits visibility of the Brazilian coast and Immediate of vessels of any AB in navigation carried out between Brazilian ports and between these and the ports of the Atlantic Coast of South America, the Antilles and the East Coast of Central America, excluding the ports of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, in addition to commanding without restrictions on vessels of another flag. The second nautical officer, in Brazilian flag vessels, can be Captain of vessels of any AB in Inland Navigation, Captain of a vessel up to 3000 AB in Maritime Support Navigation, Captain of a vessel up to 500 AB in Cabotage Navigation, within the limits visibility of the Brazilian coast and Immediate of vessels up to 3000 AB in navigation carried out between Brazilian ports and between these and the ports of the Atlantic Coast of South America, the Antilles and the East Coast of Central America, excluding the ports of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, in addition to immediate without restrictions on vessels of another flag. The other occupations do not offer restrictions. Maritime Support Navigation, Captain of vessel up to 500 AB in Cabotage Navigation, within the visibility limits of the Brazilian coast and Immediate of vessels up to 3000 AB in navigation carried out between Brazilian ports and between them and the ports on the Atlantic Coast of South America, the Antilles and the East Coast of Central America, excluding the ports of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, in addition to immediately proceeding without restrictions on vessels of another flag. Other occupations have no restrictions.

What does it take to work in the field of Deck Officers

Access to work requires a bachelor's degree in Nautical Science at one of the Merchant Marine schools: Almirante Graça Aranha Instruction Center (Ciaga) in Rio de Janeiro and Almirante Braz de Aguiar Instruction Center (Ciaba), in Belém. The required experience varies from zero to seven years after graduation, according to regulations. The exercise of these occupations, in Brazil, is governed by the Rules of the Maritime Authority for waterway workers (NORMAM-13/2000). Internationally, the exercise of these occupations follows international standards to which Brazil is a signatory. This is the International Convention on Standards for Seafarers Training, Issuance of Certificates and Watchkeeping, 1978 amended in 1995 (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers-95 - STCW95), produced by the IMO, a UN body, with the following correspondences: Long Haul Captain (STCW II/2), Cabotage Captain (STCW II/2), First Nautical Officer (STCW II/2), Second Nautical Officer (STCW II/1 and II/3) , Merchant Marine Watch Officer (STCW II/1 minimum), Maneuvering and Docking Agent (unrestricted), Maneuver Captain (unrestricted). The Pilot activity can be carried out by Merchant Marine and Brazilian Navy Reserve Officers, after a public tender, with tests applied by the Directorate of Ports and Coasts (DPC), an organ of the Brazilian Navy. The Naval Inspector and Surveyor is required, in addition to training, a special course in naval inspection. The Terminal Inspector is required to have at least five years' experience in the role of Chief Officer on tankers. The Coordinator of Operations to combat pollution in the waterway environment, in addition to a bachelor's degree in nautical sciences, requires a specialization course in the area and six months' experience accompanying the holder of the post.

Functions and activities of Merchant naval watch officer

Deck Officers must:

manage material on board;

safe navigation;

safely navigate;

browse safely;

work in accordance with safety, environment and health regulations (sms);

manage operations;

manage staff;

operate cargo;

coordinate onboard maintenance;

demonstrate personal skills;

navigating safely;

manage on-board material;

work in accordance with safety standards. environment and health (sms);

work in accordance with safety regulations. environment and health (sms);

manage inflight material;

manage on-board material;

work in accordance with safety standards. environment and health (sms);

manage on board material;

operating loads;

manage onboard material;

manage shipboard material;

perform onboard naval inspection;

work in accordance with safety regulations, environment and health (sms);

safety navigation;

safe sail;

manage board material;

manage personnel;

sail navigation;

perform naval inspection on board;

qualify personnel;

qualify staff;

perform naval inspection on board;

operate loads;

Activities

control board planes;

operate load ramps;

perform onboard communication;

develop sgs manuals (safety management system);

demonstrate negotiation skills;

evaluate the sea state for starting and stopping maneuvers;

prepare the unit for towing;

testing safety equipment;

supervise berthing and unberthing maneuver stations;

perform internal audits;

evaluate the amount of cargo handled;

control crew certification;

demonstrate ability to perceive process anomalies;

control the maintenance of safety equipment;

calibrate atmosphere analyzer instruments;

handle cargo on board;

control the maintenance of the ballast control system (platform);

control navigation equipment spares;

control the maintenance of the mooring system (platform);

perform on-board communication;

supervise cleaning and washing of tanks and holds of vessels and maritime mobile units;

control the maintenance of deck equipment in maritime mobile units;

demonstrate cartographic interpretation ability;

check the vessel's certification;

develop loading unloading plans;

control on-board technical manuals;

supervise compliance with regulations of security;

perform shallow water navigation procedures;

coordinate the operation of the tow winch;

familiar with third parties on board with procedures in emergency situations and on-board routines;

control spare parts of rescue equipment;

demonstrate spatial awareness;

coordinate support vessels;

inspect the use of epi ;

evaluate berthing conditions;

coordinate launch device maintenance;

assessing weather conditions;

demonstrate creativity;

control anti-pollution material;

direct the entrance of dikes and/or floodgates;

guide the berthing maneuvers, unberthing and anchoring;

coordinate spy handling vessels;

develop the towing plan;

check load lashing;

supervise the sgs (system security management);

perform navigation equipment maintenance;

perform inspection and survey of the vessel;

make quick decisions in critical situations;

operate hatch covers;

embark and disembark the crew;

perform maintenance of safety equipment;

control deck equipment spares;

activate an emergency plan;

make decisions;

perform the maintenance of the ballast system (platform);

supervise the dyke berth preparation;

inspect compliance with regulations of security;

evaluate environmental pollution prevention procedures;

guid crew about the risks of the cargo carried;

inspect buoyancy conditions;

demonstrate ability to operate computer equipment;

control the maintenance of navigation equipment;

inspect deck equipment;

operate anchor handling winch;

demonstrate kinematic perception;

enforce law;

check the conditions of the load while traveling;

deliver onshore training;

supervise hose connection team;

supervise occupational safety personnel;

demonstrate ability to use computer applications and programs;

demonstrate self-control ability;

supervise operation of dynamic positioning system;

control the atmospheric pressure of the tanks;

assist in the preparation of didactic content;

control epi and epc;

managing fast rescue boat;

demonstrate analytical reasoning;

demonstrate oral and written communication skills;

guide the berthing maneuvers, unberthing anchorage;

control bridge material;

demonstrate leadership;

operate hatch covers;

demonstrate mathematical reasoning;

coordinate the boarding and disembarkation of the mooring captain;

deliver onboard training;

supervise mongote connection on vessels and marine mobile units;

evaluate the state of the sea for starting and stopping maneuvers;

check security system for dangerous cargo;

prepare presentations;

control spare rescue equipment;

coordinate pilot embarkation and disembarkation;

coordinate towing operations;

inspect the application of legislation;

supervise loading and unloading operations;

develop teaching material;

perform operational procedures for loading and unloading operations;

operate dynamic positioning system;

check equipment certification;

complete the trip plan;

perform port service procedures;

deliver lectures;

demonstrate ability to adapt to the confinement routine;

work under pressure;

evaluate crew readiness;

demonstrate synthetic reasoning;

demonstrate mathematical reasoning;

operate covered loads;

embark and disembark passengers;

demonstrate cartographic interpretation skills;

perform emergency sewer system maintenance (platform);

coordinate rescue operations;

demonstrate improvisation skills;

coordinate maintenance of ballast equipment;

coordinate towed object navigation;

demonstrate improvisational skills;

supervise hotel staff;

issue notice of detention and release of vessel;

coordinate offshore maintenance operations;

perform maintenance of rescue equipment;

supervise dynamic positioning team;

drive fast rescue boat;

inspect navigation equipment;

evaluate external conditions during operations (wind, current);

leave rescue boat;

check access permission from third parties;

demonstrate proactive behavior;

perform procedures for navigation in narrow channels;

control costing material;

control material of dikes and gates;

work as a team;

supervise anchorage stations;

work as a team;

evaluate interns and student-practitioner on board;

guide intern-student on board;

guide navigation;

perform navigation procedures in emergency situations;

inspect environmental pollution prevention equipment;

perform the maintenance of the ballast control system (platform);

inspect navigability conditions;

evaluate conditions for untying;

carrying passengers;

inspect life-saving equipment;

control the maintenance of the ballast system (platform);

control pollution combat material;

coordinate maintenance of loading and unloading equipment;

control communication equipment spares;

perform procedures for navigation with the pilot;

supervise mooring maneuver stations;

direct the berthing maneuvers, unberthing and anchoring;

delivery regulatory medicines on board;

calibrate anchor system tension indicators (platform);

demonstrate spatial perception;

check load compatibility;

deliver professional training classes;

make the relevant records;

issue permission to work;

coordinate deck equipment maintenance;

demonstrate self-control;

evaluate conditions for unberthing;

supervise docking support team;

supervise ballast team;

control the maintenance of rescue equipment;

activate contingency plan;

supervise sms;

prepare documentation for dispatch of the vessel;

coordinate tow winch operation;

maneuver the vessel;

discriminate sounds and noises;

consult legislation;

evaluate conditions for mooring;

activate a contingency plan;

supervise the use of epi ;

perform maintenance of the mooring system (platform);

control on-board regulatory certificates;

coordinate safety meetings;

inspect communication equipment;

supervise deck staff;

check crew certification;

control tank atmosphere;

perform maintenance of deck equipment on the platform;

control the maintenance of the emergency sewer system (platform);

operate tow winch;

control safety equipment spares;

demonstrate adaptability;

inspect safety conditions;

coordinate rescue team;

coordinate anchor handling operations;

familiarize newly embarked crew as to safety and salvage;

develop plan for towing;

control inflight regulatory publications;

define a safe area for work ;

perform procedures for browsing with restricted visibility;

familiarize newly embarked crew members as to safety and salvage;

operate navigation devices;

guide practitioner-student on board;

operate tow winch;

coordinate emergency stations;

develop a cargo handling plan;

coordinate control operation to the pollution;

issuing permission to work;

control ranch;

supervise mooring maneuver points;

develop programmatic content;

evaluate the stability of vessels and maritime mobile units;

test rescue equipment;

checking the conditions of the load while traveling;

leave a rescue boat;

assess the weather conditions;

supervise chamber section;

demonstrate oral and written communication skills in english;

operate access ramps;

check load marking;

discriminate colors;

control tank temperature;

evaluate draft conditions;

inspect the use of ppe ;

assess the tightness of the holds;

perform coastal navigation procedures;

coordinate mooring team;

coordinate operations to combat pollution in the waterway environment;

supervise offshore maintenance staff;

supervise pollution response team;

to familiarize third parties on board with procedures in emergency situations and on-board routines;

inspect safety equipment;

inspect equipment from the machinery section;

control on-board medication;

perform procedures for navigation in bad weather;

evaluate weather conditions;

leave a fast rescue boat;

operate the ballast system;

supervise third party services on vessels and maritime mobile units;

coordinate the operation of the anchor handling winch;

guid crew about risks of the cargo carried;

Sectors that hire Merchant naval watch officer the most in the job market

maritime support navigation
business management consulting activities
cabotage maritime transport - cargo
support activities for oil and natural gas extraction
temporary labor lease
supply and management of human resources for third parties
other waterway transport
combined office and administrative support services
port support navigation
maritime agency activities

Merchant naval watch officer - Career description, activities, functions and salary