officer of the deck

American  

noun

1. a naval duty officer responsible for the operation of the ship in the absence of the captain or the executive officer. O.O.D.

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Example Sentences

On the clear, cold, moonlit night of February 17, 1864, John Crosby, the officer of the deck aboard the Union’s mightiest sloop of war, the USS Housatonic, stood gazing across the waters of Charleston Harbor.

From Literature

Brandon Carney, the Ford’s assistant first lieutenant, who regularly stands watch as officer of the deck.

From Washington Times

In port, a sub will typically employ a roving watch for security using a young enlisted sailor, as well as a petty officer of the watch and an officer of the deck on the quarterdeck to check ID cards of crew members and visitors attempting to board and disembark.

From Fox News

Sarah Coppock, the officer of the deck aboard the Fitzgerald during the incident, pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty in May.

From Washington Times

Sarah Coppock, who was the officer of the deck aboard the Fitzgerald during the incident, pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty.

From Washington Times