DECK & ENGINE
Deck Officer — CV example
Lead with your rank and make vessel experience, sea service and valid qualifications easy to find.
Bridge95 guide · Examples are illustrative and do not represent a real candidate.
Example English profile
Deck officer with sea service in bridge watchkeeping and deck operations. Experienced in following vessel procedures, maintaining records and participating in safety drills.
Evidence to include
- Rank, vessel name and vessel type for each contract
- Joining and leaving dates
- Gross tonnage where known and verified
- CoC, endorsements and expiry dates, as applicable
Example experience statement
Served as Third Officer aboard a bulk carrier, maintained assigned safety equipment records and participated in bridge watches under vessel procedures.
Relevant skills — if you have them
Bridge watchkeeping · Navigation · Safety drills · Vessel records
A mistake to avoid
Do not mix gross tonnage with deadweight. Label each figure and leave unknown values blank rather than estimating.
Check dates, contact details and qualifications before exporting. Required documents vary by employer and position.