Can there be more than one captain on a ship?

There can be as many Captains by rank as necessary, or even a few more, for the ship to perform its function. An aircraft carrier on deployment has several. The ship’s Commanding Officer is a Captain. The Executive Officer is usually a Captain.

What is the second captain of a ship called?

Flag captain
Flag captain, or second captain, serving as the ship captain of a flagship of a fleet under an admiral whose chief of staff was the first captain of the fleet.

What is a co captain called on a boat?

A captain is an officer who commands or leads a platoon, a department, a crew, a ship, a spacecraft, etc. A co-captain is an officer who does the above alongside another commanding officer. He/she can be of the same rank as the captain, but is usually the person who is second in command.

What is the difference between ship master and captain?

Captain is a general and informal term referring to someone in the act of performing in that capacity. Master refers to professional qualification, captain to a state of command or authority. In commercial shipping, master has an official regulatory meaning while captain does not.

How many captains are on a Navy ship?

An Aircraft Carrier has numerous O-6s onboard, including the Commanding Officer (CO), Executive Officer (XO), Carrier of the Air Group (CAG), Deputy Carrier of the Air Group (DCAG), Reactor Officer (RO), and more — but be sure, there is only one “Captain” and that title is reserved only for the CO!

How much do cruise ship captains make per year?

The average salary of a cruise captain is $130,000 per year. This ranges from $52,000 to $190,000 and is dependent on the captain’s experience and the cruise line which they work for. According to Cruise Critic (source) the average salary of a cruise director is $150,000 per year.

Who is 2nd in command on a ship?

Chief mate
Chief mate: The head of the deck department on a merchant vessel, second-in-command after the ship’s Master. This position is responsible for cargo operations, the vessel’s stability, the deck crew and the safety and security of the vessel.

Who controls the ship?

A helmsman or helm is a person who steers a ship, sailboat, submarine, other type of maritime vessel, or spacecraft.

What is ship driver called?

In small boats (typically yachts, fishing boats barges etc), the person in charge is termed the skipper. In ships the person in charge is termed the captain.

Why can a ship captain marry you?

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.