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2nd Mate
Reporting to:
Master
Backup:
Chief Mate
Authority:
To give orders and instructions to officers, ratings and other persons on board in pursuance of his duties.
Qualifications:
STCW95 Reg II/1, IV/2, valid health certificate, medical care, GMDSS GOC, HAZMAT employee, all certificates STCW95 as applicable.
Flag State endorsement for required certification for particular rank as per vessels Flag regulations
Additional certifications required for specific type of vessel and particular rank as per employer/charterer requirements
Additional certification required by charterers which is subject to change, depending on the trading area and type of vessels operation
Vaccination depending of vessels trading area.
Safety First!
If, in the professional judgment of the Master, a conflict between any safety and security requirements applicable to the ship arises during its operations, the Master shall give effect to those requirements necessary to maintain the safety of the ship.