Steve's Maritime Website 9. SHIP'S OFFICE ("SMOKO") Inside the Accommodation Area on the main deck, is the Ships' Office. This is where the Chief Officer checks the vessel stability guages and where people coming on board (such as pilots and port officials) are met by the Master. (It's also where the officers have their coffee and cigarette breaks, hence it's other name of "smoko" ! CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE QUIZ. To return to Steve's Maritime Home Page CLICK HERE