Chief Mate 500GT, Domestic

Responsibilities

A Chief Mate is second or third in the line of command after the Master or Captain depending on the voyage and vessel. The Mate is responsible for:

• loading, stowage, security, and unloading of cargo or tow,
• ensuring the vessel is well maintained,
• ensuring the vessel safely avoids other traffic,
• mooring and anchoring the vessel,
• keeping fire and security watches, and
• standing in place of the Captain if the Captain is taken ill.

Accelerated Marine Certification

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After successfully completing the courses at WMI and Transport Canada oral exam, you can act as:

• Chief Mate of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or less engaged on a Near Coastal Voyage, Class 2.
• Officer in charge of the watch of a vessel 3000 gross tonnage or less engaged on a Near Coastal Voyage, Class 2.
• Chief Mate of a vessel of 3000 gross tonnage or less engaged on a sheltered-waters voyage.
• Chief Mate on a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or less engaged on a limited voyage, contiguous waters (adjoining US waters), if endorsed as such.