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Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.
Other names for Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge:
Barge Mate, Boatswain's Mate, Captain, Cargo Mate, Coastal Tug Mate, Container Ship Mate, Deck Cadet, Deck Engineer, Deck Hand, Deckhand, Dock Hand, Dredge Mate, Ferry Terminal Agent, First Mate, First Officer, Fishing Vessel Mate, Fourth Mate, Fourth Officer, Inland Tow Boats Master, Maritime Officer, Mate, Ocean Towing Merchant Mariner, Officer, Pilot Boat Officer, Relief Captain, Relief Master, Relief Mate, Sailing Officer, Second Mate, Second Officer, Ship, Boat, or Barge Mate, Skipper, Tankerman, Third Mate, Third Officer, Training Mate, Tug Captain, Tugboat Mate, Vessel Master,
What do Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge do?
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextons, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
Do you enjoy these?
Vehicle navigation systems
Marine craft communications systems
Fire suppression system
Fire suppression system
Hoists
Centrifugal pumps
Hoists
Loading equipment
Desktop computers
Vehicular global positioning systems
Compasses
Triangles
Vehicle navigation systems
Depth gauges
Bridge cranes
Winches
Telegraph sounders
Anchor rollers
Vehicle navigation systems
Fire pump sets
Gas generators
Sonars
Alarm systems
Fire retardant apparel
Emergency medical services first aid kits
Fire suppression system
Gear pumps
Vehicle navigation systems
Vehicular global positioning systems
Bridge cranes
Gyroscopic instruments
Anchor rollers
Anchor rollers
Marine craft communications systems
Anchor rollers
Bridge cranes
Winches
Anchor rollers
Insulated or flotation suits
Vehicle navigation systems
Life rings
Lifeboats or liferafts
Life vests or preservers
Lifts
Slings
Loading equipment
Rope float lines
Vehicle navigation systems
Hoists
Direction finding compasses
Winches
Telegraph sounders
Anchor lines
Anchor lines
Anchor lines
Direction finding compasses
Plotter printers
Straight edges
Personal computers
Ladders
Fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers
Safety glasses
Safety helmets
Flares
Radio navigation instruments
Cinch rescue loops
Respirators
Rotary pumps
Safety harnesses or belts
Fall protection lanyard
Screw Pumps
Marine signaling systems
Sextants
Blocks or pulleys
Alarm systems
Anchor chocks
Marine signaling systems
Marine signaling systems
Marine signaling systems
Depth gauges
Depth gauges
Winches
Vehicle navigation systems
Binoculars
Anchor lines
Insulated clothing for cold environments
Lifeboats or liferafts
Marine craft communications systems
Marine craft communications systems
Marine craft communications systems
Technology used
Data base user interface and query software
Route navigation software
Facilities management software
