What is the OOD responsible for?

The OOD, or Officer of the Day, is primarily responsible for the safe and proper operation of the ship. This role encompasses a variety of duties, including overseeing navigational practices, ensuring that the ship complies with operational protocols, and maintaining overall safety while the ship is in operation. This central responsibility reflects the OOD's leadership role and the need to make critical decisions that affect the well-being of the crew and the integrity of the vessel.

While creating watch bills, communicating with shore command, and observing safety protocols during drills are important tasks within a ship's operations, these responsibilities may fall under the purview of other roles or officers on board. The OOD’s overarching responsibility is to ensure that the ship operates safely and effectively at all times, making their role crucial to the mission and operational success.