Who is the person on a ship with a higher rank?
Who is the person on a ship with a higher rank? The captain or master is the ship's highest responsible officer, acting on behalf of the ship's owner.
What are the ranks on a ship?
Here is a brief explanation of both permanent and volunteer roles.
- Captain (or Master) The Captain is in command of the ship and is responsible for the safety of all crew and the vessel.
- Mate (or 1st Mate, 1st Officer) ...
- 2nd Mate (or 2nd Officer) ...
- 3rd Mate (or 3rd Officer) ...
- Bosun. ...
- Chief Engineer. ...
- 2nd Engineer. ...
- Medical Purser.
Can ship captains marry?
A ship's captain generally does NOT have the legal right to officiate a wedding at sea. In order for a Captain of a ship to perform a marriage at sea, he must also be a judge, a justice of the peace, a minister, or an officially recognized officiant such as a Notary Public.