Chief Mate

Position Responsibilities:

Chief Mate – is directly responsible to the Master. 

·         Stands bridge watches to the requirements of the master’s Standing Orders, the Safety Management System, the STCW and the Collision Regulations

·         Keeps the ship’s navigational outfit including charts and nautical publications fully corrected

·         Performs safe navigation and piloting

·         Manages Bridge administration/paperwork

·         Protection of the environment, cargo, and property

·         Performs necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and handles ship’s business under the direction of the Master

·         Prepares for trip, load cargo and ship’s shores

·         Stands watch while vessel is underway as required to reach destination safely and expeditiously

·         Supervises disposal and removal of waste material

·         Ensures the good condition and maintenance of all safety appliances and fittings throughout the ship

·         Arranges safety exercises and drills and ensures they are conducted seriously and beneficially by the entire ship’s company on a regular basis to the management’s requirement

·         Performs all basic and deck department familiarization training and arranges the crew emergency demonstrations and exercises

·         Manages the ship’s environmental programs – including the GARBAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN and the BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, Form VOY 4 – Ballast Water Management Plan

·         Assists the Master for the sound arrangements of all safety and other crew committee meetings

·         Deputizes as the Master whenever the Master is unable to attend to his responsibilities

·         Ensures the effectiveness of shipboard discipline and the Safety Management System

·         Performs stability and hull stress control

·         Supervises the work of the Deck Department and directs the deck crew about deck maintenance and upkeep of deck machinery and equipment

·         Checks the condition and maintenance of  mooring ropes and wires, all other lines cordage, running gear and lifting wires and ropes

·         Checks the maintenance of steelwork and paintwork etc. on open decks and ship’s sides

·         Checks the adequate supply of paint and deck stores

·         Maintains the sounding records of fresh water and ballast water tanks

·         Supervises gangway routines

·         Verifies escape routes are kept clear and well signed

·         Ensures the cleanliness and tidiness of the ship’s decks, accommodation alleyways, galley and cabins

Other duties as assigned