Dual-purpose rating on small vessels who performs Able Seafarer Deck duties and also prepares meals for the crew.
Responsibilities
Prepare crew meals and maintain galley hygiene
Manage provisions and stores
Perform AB duties – helm, lookout, mooring and deck maintenance
Take part in drills
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW II/5 Able Seafarer Deck
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 PSCRB (if assigned to survival craft / rescue boat crew)
STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Ship's Cook certificate of qualification (MLC 2006 Reg 3.2 / Std A3.2; e.g., TESDA Cookery NC II or flag-recognised equivalent)
Food safety & hygiene training for catering staff (MLC 2006 Std A3.2)