officer of the deck

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.

Example Sentences

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

There is a picture of the Indianapolis, as well as three copies of The Saturday Evening Post in which an article details the longest naval battle in history; her mother attached a note saying her father was the officer of the deck during that battle.

From Seattle Times