A skipper as mentioned earlier is the most important person on a vessel and therefore, there are several responsibilities on him. These include:
Planning the entire passage to the proposed destination, possibly over a number of days.
Navigating the vessel
Knowing how to operate and maintain all the equipment on board.
Taking care of the safety of the vessel and the crew.
Management of the vessel in all respects.
It is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure that whatever trip the vessel is making whether for fishing or for holidays, he follows the regulations and maritime laws.
Valid Skipper Certificate
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