Mate In Training

Job Summary

Authority

The second deck officer on the vessel is the Mate. When performing duties as the Officer In Charge of the Navigation Watch (OICNW), the Mate is the Master’s representative, and their primary responsibility is the safe operation and navigation of the vessel. The Mate shall stand such watches as established by the Master pursuant to directions issued by the Company.

When not performing duties as the OICNW, the Mate performs those duties enumerated below, including the provisions of 46 C.F.R. 146.210, as directed by the Master.

Qualifications

A Mate must hold a U. S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Mate of Towing Vessels or Mate of vessels greater than 200 gross registered tons holding a completed Towing Officers Assessment Record (TOAR) endorsed for service on inland waters or near coastal waters, or oceans with a valid endorsement as Radar Observer (unlimited). Additionally, the Mate must hold a valid TWIC issued by the Transportation Security Administration. Duties & General Responsibilities

The Mate is responsible for the safety of his/her crew and for preventing environmental pollution incidents. This requires compliance with this Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) and with all applicable regulations.

The Mate is responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to the Master and for taking early and positive action to prevent accidents.

The Mate is responsible for stopping work whenever he/she feels that the evolution is dangerous and that hazards cannot be mitigated, then they are responsible for implementing stop work responsibility as outlined in TSMS Section 6.8 Stop Work Responsibility (SWR).

Per 46 C.F.R. 140.210 (1), the Mate is responsible for adhering to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection (COI), if applicable.

When on watch and underway, the Mate shall at all times comply with the standing orders for the OICNW, per TSMS Section 3.13 Standing Orders for the OICNW, including minimizing any distraction from the operation of the vessel or performance of duties.

The Mate is an officer and as such is not required to perform maintenance work, including, but not limited to: chipping paint, wire brushing, washing paintwork, painting living quarters, galley, and heads or sanitary work.

Duties that are appropriate for the Mate include, but are not limited to:

Acting as an officer in charge on deck for vessel operations and, when instructed, directing and performing line-handling operations.

Inspection, maintenance, and repair of life-saving equipment, fire-fighting equipment, and safety equipment.

Inspecting and maintaining watertight and weathertight doors, hatches, scuttles, vents, and other watertight closures to maintain watertight integrity.

Inspection and splicing of all the vessel’s lines, wire rope, pendants, and associated deck tackle.

Assisting the Master, as directed, in maintaining the vessel’s deck maintenance and administrative program.

Maintaining, cleaning, and operating navigation, communication, and data processing equipment, navigation lights, and navigational charts and publications.

Assisting in maintaining the vessel’s fendering system (i.e., hanging tires) and in fuel transfer operations. Conducting general housekeeping of the wheelhouse (navigation watch area), including cleaning of the interior and exterior windows and port lights to ensure visibility for lookouts.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as business needs dictate.