What is a deck officer and how to become one

Key steps to become a deck officer

1. Explore deck officer education requirements

   Most common deck officer degrees

   Bachelor's

   69.8 %

   Master's

   12.1 %

   Associate

   5.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific deck officer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Equipment	51.18%
   Cargo Operations	22.39%
   Firefighting	4.90%
   Coast Guard	4.58%
   USCG	4.55%

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3. Complete relevant deck officer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New deck officers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a deck officer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real deck officer resumes.

4. Research deck officer duties and responsibilities

   • Work closely with surveyors, clients and ROV supervisors to achieve safe and effective subsea operations.
   • Attach nets, slings, hooks, blades and lifting devices to cables, booms, hoists and dredges.
   • Load and unload equipment and supplies aboard vessel, by hand and using hoisting equipment.
   • Pull and guide nets, traps and lines onto vessel, by hand and using hoisting equipment.

5. Prepare your deck officer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your deck officer resume.

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6. Apply for deck officer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a deck officer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams