QUARTERMASTER OF THE GANGWAY

1. a seaman who guards the security of the ship in port and maintains a written log of events, such as on and off traffic. (FO 2674) 2. the QM at the gangway guards the ship. He keeps the log entering every thing. He has charge of the safe mooring of the ship and must adjust mooring lines whenever necessary. (FO 303) 3. the ship's protector and reception and represents all divisions and his watch when on duty. (FO 304) Abbr. QA QM of the Gangway