Third mate
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A third mate (3/M) or third officer is a licensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The third mate is a watchstander and customarily the ship's safety officer and fourth-in-command. The position is junior to a second mate. Other duties vary depending on the type of ship, its crewing, and other factors.
The 3rd mate is often the ship's safety officer.
While a ship is underway, the officers navigate it, typically in three shifts or watches.
Avoiding collisions can be challenging in heavy traffic.
Demonstration of wearing a life vest for safety especially during on abandon ship.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
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The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a United States service academy in Kings Point, New York. It trains its midshipmen to serve as officers in the United States Merchant Marine, branches of the United States Armed Forces and the transportation industry. Midshipmen are trained in different fields such as marine engineering, navigation, ship's administration, maritime law, personnel management, international law, customs, and many other subjects important to the task of running a large ship.
Aerial view of United States Merchant Marine Academy
George W. Bush delivering the commencement address at the academy.
Members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy march, during the 58th Presidential Inauguration, Washington, D.C., 20 Jan. 2017.
Secretaries Cup Rivalry football game between the Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Guard Academy