What rank is a doctor on a ship?

Commissioning + Rank If you enter as a licensed physician, your rank will typically begin at captain or major (Army/Air Force) or lieutenant or lieutenant commander (Navy), but it may be higher depending on where you are in your civilian career.



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First, it's a military rank: Captain - same as Colonel in the USMC, Army, & Airforce. No. While it is possible for a doctor to legitimately hold a higher rank than the ship's captain, the commanding officer is responsible for the vessel. And line officers always outrank special corps officers in terms of command.

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Here is a brief explanation of both permanent and volunteer roles.
  • Captain (or Master) The Captain is in command of the ship and is responsible for the safety of all crew and the vessel.
  • Mate (or 1st Mate, 1st Officer) ...
  • 2nd Mate (or 2nd Officer) ...
  • 3rd Mate (or 3rd Officer) ...
  • Bosun. ...
  • Chief Engineer. ...
  • 2nd Engineer. ...
  • Medical Purser.


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Depending on the size of the ship and number of passengers and crew members, each RCG ship has two to three licensed doctors and three to five licensed nurses available to passengers and crew members 24/7.

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