As Chief Officer his job holds many responsibilities including running the deck department, commanding the Risley when the Captain is not on the bridge and other ships business. Paul holds a Master Mariners Certificate, the highest available. 

• Paul at the helm of the Risley with quartermaster (wheelsman) Barney Bethel.
• Looking forward in the pilot house.
• Engines are controlled directly from the pilot house.
• All controls, gauges and electronics are repeated on each side of the pilot house for working in close quarters.
• Builders plate in the pilot house

The Risley's pilot house is fitted with the latest navigation, communication and computer equipment.

• 3rd Mate Steve Pauley explains the ecpins system. This unit combines charts, GPS and weather  information onto one display.
• Close up.
• Radar display.

We head below to continue our tour, access to the different decks is through an interior stair case.

• Ships business is taken care of in two offices. Computers are connect to other Coast Guard networks or the web by cell phone while out on the water and by land line or wireless system in port.
• Second office.
• Crew accomodations are comforatable. Some officer's cabin include an office.
• Another view.
• Paul at the desk in his quarters.