MCASPHALT | Chief Mate - Second du Capitaine

Position Summary

The Chief Mate is second in command aboard the vessel and must be capable of assuming full command should the captain become incapacitated. The captain relies heavily on the Chief Mate to supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of the deck crew.

• With instruction and supervision from the captain, become familiar with the handling characteristics of the vessel (maneuvering, docking, anchoring, etc.) as well as the operation of critical systems (electronic navigation aids, steering, de-watering, safety apparatus, etc.).
• Performs navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches at times.
• Overall in charge and responsible for safe conduct of vessel cargo operations including Loading / Unloading / Ballast-Deballast operations.
• Assists the Captain with the maintenance of required logbooks according to established practice and in established formats.

• Responsible fo...