This book is for the young officer aspiring to the position of Chief Officer, or one who has recently been promoted into the position. It is a practical book dealing in the real world of the sea and ships rather than the theoretical, and it discusses the

OCIMF’s guide, 3rd edition (2017) is an essential tool for tanker vessel operators in achieving high standards of ship management and safety. A useful complement to IMO Conventions and Codes, this third edition has been updated to reflect current legislation and emerging issues, and incorporates feedback from companies and users of previous editions of TMSA, as well as providing guidance on OCIMF’s view of industry best practice.

This title is now available as a free download on OCIMF's website at: www.ocimf.org

This book provides a clear and 'no-nonsense' guide to the responsibilities and will focus on what you need to know to perform this position and help you in developing a good safety culture onboard.