Stands bridge watches operating and navigating the ship;

Plans and teaches courses in seamanship and other marine specialties;

Orders and maintains ship's charts, publications and navigation supplies;

Prepares track of scientific cruises;

Serves as officer in charge of gyrocompass; maintains log and performs routine maintenance;

Responsible for readiness of electronic equipment; performs operating tests;

Serves as officer in charge of after-deck entering or leaving port or anchorage;

Stands security watch when required;

Performs related duties as required.

New Class:  1-3-73
Revise Class:  6-27-88
Revise Class:  2-15-91
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 4946), adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007; general revision revises typical work; effective July 1, 2007.
Abolished; adopted May 14, 2009, effective May 15, 2009.