ΑΓΚ

English translation: Αξιωματικός Γενικών Καθηκόντων

09:19 Oct 20, 2005
Greek to English translations [PRO]
Ships, Sailing, Maritime / abbreviation used in ships' logs
Greek term or phrase: ΑΓΚ
ΑΓΚ or Α.Γ.Κ.

This abbreviation appears a couple of times in a ship's log.

It can also be found here:
http://www.dsanet.gr/Epikairothta/Nomothesia/ya2411_2003.htm

I've done some Googling, looked on the ΥΕΝ website etc., but haven't been able to find out what it means.
Dylan Edwards
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:42
English translation:Αξιωματικός Γενικών Καθηκόντων
Explanation:
probably Duty or Shift Officer

also derived from context as your text says that he should be notified on weekends and holidays in case of an incident.
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skazakis
Local time: 17:42
Grading comment
Thank you very much. This makes sense. As far as I can judge from the general situation (log book of incidents occurring anywhere in Greek waters), there has to be a Duty Officer.
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ΑΓΚ
Αξιωματικός Γενικών Καθηκόντων


Explanation:
probably Duty or Shift Officer

also derived from context as your text says that he should be notified on weekends and holidays in case of an incident.

skazakis
Local time: 17:42
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Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you very much. This makes sense. As far as I can judge from the general situation (log book of incidents occurring anywhere in Greek waters), there has to be a Duty Officer.

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