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The term bosun derives from 'boatswain' - also known as a Petty Officer, deck boss, or a qualified member of the deck department on a ship. A bosun is the most senior member of the deck department and is responsible for the components of a ship's hull, including its rigging, anchors, cables, sails, deck maintenance and small boat operations.

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