1. leakless, seaworthy vessels of good appearance that can be utilized and handled and the handlers thereof fairly well covers the Deck
Division valuable final product. The
final test of a Deck
Division is
production. One glance at a
ship tells you whether it has a Deck
Division. Probably the
div name itself, forced in though it is by tradition, should be the
Shipkeeping Division. And what do you know, that's what it has been called in many
times and languages.
(FO 2703) 2. Division IV is responsible for the
operational condition and safety of the
vessel.
Div IV is responsible for
lines, mooring, fenders, camels, anchors,
winch capstan, heaving
lines, 24 hours a
day.
Div IV is responsible for the
hull. This is a
basic for a Deck
Division. This includes seeing that no damage is done to the
hull, by any means under
Div IV's
control.
(FO 1662) 3. Division Four.
(691OC17 SO Spec 3)