3rd Officer

3rd Officer: LSA/FFE Maintenance, 8–12 Bridge Watchkeeping, Port Clearance and PSC Inspections

The Third Officer position marks a critical career foundation on the bridge, combining the responsibilities of the 8–12 navigational watch with direct operational custody of shipboard life-saving appliances and firefighting equipment. This dedicated knowledge hub brings together professional guidance, maintenance schedules, and practical checklists designed to help the 3rd Mate maintain flawless safety standards across the vessel.

Explore key operational duties under the 3rd Officer’s portfolio: statutory inspection regimes for LSA and FFE under SOLAS and the FSS Code, lifeboat davit fall inspections, hydrostatic release unit (HRU) renewals, hydrostatic pressure testing of SCBA sets and EEBD units, pyrotechnic expiry management, pre-arrival Port Clearance documentation (Crew Lists, Passenger Lists, Ship’s Stores, Ports of Call), structured handover reports, and proactive preparation for Port State Control (PSC) and RightShip audits.