| Job Title |
Mate, Ship |
| Job Description |
Supervises And Coordinates Activities Of Crew Aboard Ship:
Inspects Holds Of Ship During Loading To Ensure That Cargo Is
Stowed According To Specifications. Examines Cargo-handling Gear
And Lifesaving Equipment And Orders Crew To Repair Or Replace
Defective Gear And Equipment. Supervises Crew Engaged In
Cleaning And Maintaining Decks, Superstructure, And Bridge Of
Ship. Stands Watch During Specified Periods And Determines
Geographical Position Of Ship, Upon Request Of Master, Ship
(water Trans.), Using Loran And Azimuths Of Celestial Bodies.
Assumes Command Of Ship In Event Master, Ship (water Trans.)
Becomes Incapacitated. May Be Required To Hold License Issued By
U.s. Coast Guard, Depending On Waters Navigated And Tonnage Of
Ship. When More Than One Mate, Ship (water Trans.) Is Required,
May Be Designated Mate, Chief (water Trans.) (usually On Vessels
Inspected By U.s. Coast Guard); Mate, First (water Trans.)
(usually On Uninspected Vessels); Mate, Fourth (water Trans.);
Mate, Second (water Trans.); Mate, Third (water Trans.). May
Remain In Port To Relieve Another Mate, Ship (water Trans.) Who
Desires To Go Ashore While Ship Is In Port And Be Designated
Mate, Relief (water Trans.).
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