HIERARCHY

HIERARCHY

By: Capt. Daniel Winston S. Generato

Chary, anxious and excited is what you feel,

As you begin your journey to work aboard and sail.

Determined and focused on your daily routine,

Enjoy working without any complain,

That's the life of a Cadet, simple and plain.

Ratings, especially those working on deck

Always cover your head, ears and neck!

The temperature outside is below zero,

It's freezing that you can be feel till the tip of your toes!

Nothing to worry after your cold day duty

Got Chief Cook's  hot coffee, tea or soup in the galley.

Mates always on standby during cargo operations;

As well ready incase if there is a Port State Inspection.

Together with the crew in preparing the deck and hold,

Even on hot summer or on the winter's cold,

Safety comes first as what every company's code.

Master, being the highest ranking officer in the ship,

All in command, sometimes the person with no sleep!

Standing Orders he makes and signs in the Bridge,

To officers must read, comply and strictly acknowledge.

Enforcing safety, order and discipline as stated in the company's policies,

Responsibilities he carries 'til everyone goes home safely to thier families.