Careers · Deck rating
Assistant Bosun (2nd Bosun)
The Assistant (Second) Bosun helps the Bosun keep the ship's deck and exterior areas operating safely and efficiently, helping keep the vessel ready for sea and its passengers and crew safe.
STCW competence
A watch or a day
Watchkeeping
The certificate that gates the job
STCW II/5 (STCW bosun rank)
The certification behind this rank
What the rules require for this role — STCW, Indian and UK implementation.
Plus the certificates every seafarer holds: medical, basic safety, security awareness, and passenger-ship training on a cruise ship.
STCW II/5
owner: STCW bosun rank
STCW V/2
serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel)
MSN 1862 Amd 1
UK implementation of STCW II/5
MS (STCW) Rules 2014 r.34
India implementation of STCW II/5
MSN 1866 Amd 2
UK implementation of STCW V/2
MS (STCW) Rules 2014 r.55
India implementation of STCW V/2
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Where can this role take you?
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