Boatswain
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Other names | Bosun; Petty Officer; Chief rate |
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Watch (at sea) | On smaller vessels (varies) |
Watch (in port) | On smaller vessels (varies) |
Department | Deck department |
Requirements | Typically, able seaman certificate |
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ID | 1440161 |
About Boatswain
A boatswain, bo's'n, bos'n, or bosun, also known as a Petty Officer, deck boss, or a qualified member of the deck department, is the seniormost rate of the deck department and is responsible for the components of a ship's hull.