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MEORIKE (15 cards)
a1s1
A marine officer shall mean any person who holds a certificate as a deck
officer and/or as a marine engineer of any grade
a1s2
A marine officer shall be covered by this Code even if he is under suspension,
but his status as a marine officer shall cease if his license has been revoked for any
cause.
a1s3
A marine officer is said to have performed an act unethical to the profession if
such action or actions are contrary to the established conduct hereforth mentioned.
a2s1
A marine officer shall strive to elevate, maintain and contribute to the honor
and dignity of the profession.
a2s2
He shall conduct himself with the traditional decorum of an officer and a
gentlemen, restraining himself from all acts contrary to the established rules of morality
and personal discipline.
a2s3
He shall continually improve his professional competency by keeping up to
date with the latest technological and scientific knowledge being applied in the marine
fields
a2s4
It shall be his obligation to keep himself in readiness for the next higher license
by constant reading, diligent studies and keen observation of the shipboard activities.
a2s5
He shall make financial gain secondary only to the service that the entire
profession can render to the economic growth of the country.
a2s6
A marine officer shall not hesitate to consult his fellow marine officers in
matters that will affect the honor and integrity of the marine profession.
a2s7
He shall expose, without fear or favor, to the proper authorities of the
profession, corrupt or dishonest conduct of members of the profession whose existing
practices can degrade the reputation of other practitioners.
a2s8
Every marine officer should aid in safeguarding the profession against the
admission to its rank persons who are unfit or unqualified in moral character or
professional training
a4s1
Every marine officer shall compose himself as an officer and a gentleman,
and act honorably when dealing with the general public.
a4s2
He should be concerned foremost with the safety of every man, woman and
child who boards his ship as a passenger by following all safety measures prescribed for
shipboard use.
a4s3
He shall contribute his professional knowledge for the general welfare and
comfort of the riding public to gain their respect and confidence.
a4s4
He shall, above all, continually consider the preservation of life, health and
property, even at the risk of his own life, to enhance the sense of public interest that is an
integral obligation of the profession.
