The Deckhand is directly responsible and accountable to the Master or his or her relief, working directly under the Third Mate and following his or her instruction and or the instructions of the Master or Third Mate on watch. It is the duty of the Deckhand to learn by, on-the-job- training, cargo transfer operations which are covered by extensive laws and regulations of the US Coast Guard and other federal and local government agencies. The objective of the deckhand is learning safe, pollution-free to the environment and to the safety of the public with efficient cargo movement(s) and transfer(s). The Deckhand is primary accountable for his or her own health, safety, and cleanliness, must be familiar with Martin Marine policies SMS- Safety Management System, VRP- Vessel Response Plan procedures, safety rules and regulations and must abide by them at all times. The deckhand is responsible for the operational, maintenance duties, housekeeping and safety duties.