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First Mate

FIRST MATE
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Function

Responsible for the supervision and training of Junior Officers and Deck Crew.  To ensure the safe handling of all equipment and toys on deck by guests or crew.  To relieve Captain in all areas onboard should he become incapable through injury or illness.  To make sure all safety requirements are met or exceeded onboard, and adhered to by guests and crew.  To understand and implement all navigational laws.

Responsibilities

  1. Planning and implementation of safety procedures for both crew and guests in regards to fire, flood, man-overboard, heavy weather, under way procedures etc.
  2. Implementing safety equipment maintenance and crew instruction in the usage of safety equipment.
  3. Ensuring crew meet the requirements for their position, and maintain their training levels as per SOLAS, STCW, ABS etc.
  4. Ensure the exterior crew, under his command, are fully versed in the use of all maintenance equipment, products and schedules for the upkeep of the vessel. (two part paint, awl grip, varnishing, maintenance of tenders and toys etc)
  5. The safe handling of the vessel by the crew during docking, undocking, anchor etc procedures by using fenders, lines, boat hooks etc.
  6. The upkeep and updating of navigational charts and software.
  7. Competence in vessel maneuvering, proficiency in radar, VHF, SSB, GPS, Compass usage, Chart plotting and other navigational aids.
  8. Creating watch lists, rotations and drills for the crew in different scenarios so each member is familiar with the different roles in each scenario and location.
  9. Inventory and provisioning of supplies used by the deck department.
  10. Understanding and implementing all environmental pollution regulations as they pertain to the vessel in its locations throughout the world.
  11. Understanding and implement the yacht registration requirements.
  12. Understanding and ensuring all Maritime flag, anchor, navigation lights and tender protocols are adhered to by either him/herself or a junior officer.
  13. Ensuring work areas throughout the vessel are presentable at all times, regardless of activity.
  14. Maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
  15. General understanding and knowledge of customs requirements for both ship and crew in matters of immigration and legal liabilities.

Qualifications

  • Licensing as required by the vessel tonnage.
  • Previous yachting experience on vessels of similar size or previous experience on vessels of larger size in a junior position.
  • Enthusiastic, can do attitude.
  • Willingness to work long hours and maintain a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to contribute positively to the overall performance of the crew onboard.
  • Advanced First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillator usage.
  • STCW 95.
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