What exactly does the third mate do on the ship?

General Responsibilities

1.1 Supervise AB

Maintain the pilot ladder and its accessories to comply with international convention requirements.

1.2 Regular maintenance and inspection of survival and fire-fighting equipment.

1.3 The custody and supervision of AB of various signal communication equipment (including flags, lights, fog signals)

Repair and maintenance.

1.4 An inventory of the items in custody should be made for inclusion in the transfer.

1.5 Logbook

The copies should be properly processed, bound into volumes according to the voyage, and sent back to the company after each voyage for reference.

1.6 Prepare the "Validity Schedule for Crew Certificates of All Levels" (MARSM2-I-016A)

Send it back to the company after being signed by the captain.

1.7 Proofreading of clocks and transcribing of weather maps.

1.8

Pay attention to the communication methods of radio stations and coast stations. If there are any changes, the new methods should be handled immediately.

2. Responsibilities during navigation

2.1

Be on duty according to normal navigation; if visibility is poor, turn on the radar, sound the whistle, report to the captain, and keep a careful lookout .

2.2

Pay attention to the ship's position at all times and stay on the scheduled route. If the ship's position is unknown, the channel is crowded, or there are other doubts, report to the captain as soon as possible.

2.3

If the weather suddenly turns bad, or the air pressure drops rapidly, or there are other difficulties, report to the captain quickly for countermeasures.

2.4

Always pay attention to whether the hull is tilted, whether the containers, cargo and accessories on the deck, and their fastening devices are loose or shaking. If there is any abnormality, promptly report it to the first mate and captain. Take preventive measures promptly.

2.5 Assist the chief mate to complete the paperwork (paper

work) required for entry and exit.

2.6

Check the status of ordinary cabinets/hazardous cabinets/special cabinets, the operation of refrigerated (storage) cabinets, and whether the temperature displayed in the window and recorded in the drawing are correct.

3. Entry and exit responsibilities

3.1 Pick up and drop off pilots and check the safety of pilot ladders and gangways.

3.2

On the bridge, listen to the captain's and pilot's commands to operate the bell and blow the whistle, and always pay attention to whether the helmsman is steering correctly.

3.3

The record of the car clock should be as detailed as possible, and the accuracy and synchronization of the clock and the car clock should be checked with the engine room department before use.

3.4 Pay attention to whether the sending and receiving of various signals and the hanging of flags are correct.

3.5

Assist the captain to communicate with the bow and stern of the ship, and monitor the dynamics of ships in the port.

3.6

Assist the chief mate to receive quarantine, customs, and immigration officials to handle customs clearance procedures for entry and exit.

3.7 Assist the first mate in completing preparations for loading and unloading.

3.8 Inspection of the area of ??responsibility before departure from the port to prevent illegal immigration.

4. Responsibilities when berthing or loading and unloading cargo

4.1

Take turns with the second officer on duty, supervise the loading and unloading of cargo and develop the ability to work independently .

4.2 Assist the first mate in handling loading and unloading matters.

4.3 Assist the first mate in collecting stores and inspecting repair projects. Beware of fire.

4.4

Always pay attention to the inclination of the ship and adjust it to maintain the safety of the ship and the normal progress of cargo loading and unloading.

4.5

When loading dangerous goods, attention should be paid to whether the manifest records and labels are consistent, and necessary measures should be taken to comply with local port regulations.

4.6 Pay attention to whether the rope pulling work in each deck cargo or large cabin is firm and complete.

4.7

Check whether the container is damaged, and pay attention to whether the rope pullers are damaged or deformed, whether they are used correctly, and whether the angle and tension when fastening are appropriate.

4.8

According to the instructions of the Chief Officer, appropriately adjust the ballast water while on duty, and be careful not to overflow the deck to avoid being punished for polluting the port.

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