Water Transportation List of Job Titles & Descriptions

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.).
Mate, Ship Dot Code: 197.133-022