DECK OFFICERS

The officers are women and men responsible for safely operating the research vessel. They are trained in ship handling, navigation, weather observation, safety, and shipboard emergencies. The Captain, or Commanding Officer (CO) is in command of the ship. The Executive Officer (XO) handles the administrative functions of the ship, hires and/or dismisses employees, supervises all department heads (with the exception of the Chief Marine Engineer), and acts as the ships safety officer. The Field Operations Officer (FOO) handles logistics with scientific parties, making sure scientific activities can be performed aboard the ship. The Navigation Officer (NAV) is in charge of navigation equipment, nautical charts and publications, meteorological data, and maintaining the overall condition of the bridge. The Junior Officers and Third Mate take care of all the other unassigned duties. All the NOAA Corps officers and the Third Mate stand watches on the bridge.

	Executive Officer - LT Kelly Sage
	Field Operations Officer - ENS Kyle Byers
	Junior Officer - LTjg Bennie Johnson
	Junior Officer - ENS Ron Moyers

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