Which position requires a Master-Level qualification?

Which position requires a Master-Level qualification?

• A. Command Duty Officer (CDO)
• B. Executive Officer
• C. Chief of Response
• D. Port Captain

Answer: (A)

Master-level qualification is the credential that lets you legally command a vessel and oversee all shipboard operations on the bridge during a watch. The on-duty command authority sits with the Command Duty Officer, who is in charge of safety, security, and response while on duty. That level of responsibility requires the ability to command a vessel or unit, which is why a Master license is the appropriate prerequisite. The other roles—Executive Officer, Chief of Response, and Port Captain—are leadership positions that can be filled with different licensure levels or may be shore-based roles, not inherently requiring a Master credential for the duties described in this context.

Master-level qualification is the credential that lets you legally command a vessel and oversee all shipboard operations on the bridge during a watch. The on-duty command authority sits with the Command Duty Officer, who is in charge of safety, security, and response while on duty. That level of responsibility requires the ability to command a vessel or unit, which is why a Master license is the appropriate prerequisite. The other roles—Executive Officer, Chief of Response, and Port Captain—are leadership positions that can be filled with different licensure levels or may be shore-based roles, not inherently requiring a Master credential for the duties described in this context.