Chief Mate

Job Responsibilities

Chief mate job In Usa

The primary responsibility of this position is responsible in assisting the captain in towing, docking, and unloading of barge and other vessels, from port to port. The Mate supervises the crew when the captain is off watch with the operation of the vessel. Other duties are steering, operating, pushing, and pulling of barges as directed by the captain to its perspective destinations and/or berths. While towing, the Mates attention is focused on water depth, weather, surging and other traffic, keeping the tow wire, which at times is at great length, clear of the bottom, navigational aids, and other vessels. He/she is responsible for the safety of the vessel and crew while underway, as well as being responsible for the safe movement and navigation of the vessel and their tows. The Mate assists the Captain and maintains the crew in matters of safety, seamanship, maintenance, navigation, and all other job related skills. He/she directly operates winches, engines, generators and electrical systems along with wheel house navigational electronics and devices. The Chief Mate is supervised by the Captain and reports to the Shoreside Port Captain.

Essential Functions

Vessel Maintenance

• Wash down and clean vessel with soap and water.
• Monitor, repair, and paint metal surfaces exposed to weather.
• Keep deck clean and clear with lines coiled and stowed properly.
• Clean all windows.
• Responsible for general housekeeping.

Safety

• Must be familiar with and observe proper safety practices, procedures and routines.
• Must be familiar with emergency procedures including fire, man overboard, abandon ship and pollution response.
• One also may be required to serve as lookout at times when the vessel is navigating in reduced visibility.