Second mate
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A second mate or second officer is a licensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship holding a Second Mates Certificate of Competence, by an authorised governing state of the International M
While a ship is under way, the officers navigate it, typically in three shifts or watches.
Mates were in high demand during World War II.
2nd Mate of a cargo ship of the NDL, 1966. During this time, he was responsible for all freight operation of the cargo freighter
A second mate must have a number of qualifications, including a license.
Chief mate
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A chief mate or chief officer, usually also synonymous with the first mate or first officer, is a licensed mariner and head of the deck department of a merchant ship. The chief mate is customarily a w
Second mate
…second mate is often the medical officer and in charge of maintaining distress signaling equipment. On oil tankers, the second mate usually assists the chief mate with the cargo operations. The navigator's role focuses on creating the ship's passage plans. A passage plan is a comprehensive, step by step description…
The chief mate is customarily in charge of the ship's cargo and deck crew.
Epaulettes often worn by the chief officer on merchant ships (similar to those worn by a commander)
The conditions for navigating a ship can often be challenging.