Dual-purpose rating on small vessels who performs Ordinary Seaman deck duties and also prepares meals for the crew.
Responsibilities
Prepare crew meals and maintain galley hygiene
Perform OS duties – lookout, mooring and deck maintenance
Take part in drills
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW II/4 Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
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)