CHIEF MATE

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise cargo / ballast operations, stowage, securing and stability calculations

• Lead deck department work, planned maintenance and hull / hatch / LSA / FFA upkeep

• Keep navigational watch (usually 04–08) and assist Master in passage planning

• Act as Ship Security Officer and/or medical officer when designated

• Coordinate drills, emergency teams and deck crew training

• Manage deck stores, requisitions and Hours of Rest records

• Deputise for the Master

Qualifications

STCW / Mandatory

• STCW II/2 Certificate of Competency – Chief Mate (≥ 3,000 GT or 500–3,000 GT)

• STCW IV/2 GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC)

• STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)

• STCW VI/2-1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)

• STCW VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting

• STCW VI/4-1 Medical First Aid

• STCW VI/4-2 Medical Care

• STCW VI/5 Ship Security Officer

• ECDIS generic training (STCW A-II/1, A-II/2) + equipment type-specific familiarization (ISM)

• Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting & Use of ARPA – management level

• Bridge Resource Management / Bridge Team Management (STCW A-II/1, A-II/2)

• Leadership & Managerial Skills (STCW A-II/2 / A-III/2)

• STCW V/1-1 Advanced Oil / Chemical Tanker Cargo Ops or V/1-2 Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Ops (as per vessel type) – tankers

• STCW V/3 Advanced IGF Code training (gas / low-flashpoint-fuelled ships)

• STCW V/4 Advanced training for ships in polar waters (if trading in polar waters)

• STCW V/2 Crisis Management & Human Behaviour (passenger ships); STCW V/2 Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity (ro-ro passenger ships)

Other / Company

• Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties

• Ship Handling / Ship Simulator training

• Cargo handling & stowage / loading computer familiarization

• Company Chief Officer assessment