Question

while in port, the deck log is the responsibility of which of the following individuals?

a) petty officer of the watch
b) officer of the deck
c) quartermaster of the watch
d) command duty officer

Explanation:

Identify the primary watchstander in charge of the deck log

While in port, the Officer of the Deck (OOD) is the commanding officer's direct representative and is responsible for the safety, security, and proper operation of the ship. This responsibility includes maintaining the official deck log.

Evaluate the roles of other watchstanders

• The Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW) and Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW) assist the OOD and may physically write entries in the log, but the ultimate responsibility for its accuracy and maintenance lies with the OOD.
• The Command Duty Officer (CDO) is a higher-level representative of the commanding officer who supervises the OOD but does not have direct responsibility for maintaining the daily deck log.

Answer:

• (A) Petty Officer of the Watch
• (B) Officer of the Deck (Correct answer)
• (C) Quartermaster of the Watch
• (D) Command Duty Officer