Officers: The deck officers, in order of command, are - captain, staff captain, chief officer, first officer(s). The captain is first in command of the ship. As second in command, the staff captain is fully capable of assuming command of the ship, if necessary. The chief officer's primary responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and supplies for the ship. The first officers' main responsibilities are to maintain around-the-clock staffing of the bridge, even while the ship is in port.

 

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