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SECOND MATE

Merchant Navy Rank "Second mate" or 2nd Officer (2/O) belongs to the deck department of merchant ship and is responsible to the Master and C/O for:

1. Acting as the vessels Navigation Officer responsible for monitoring the condition of all navigation equipment, for correcting/updating all charts and associated navigational publications and for preparing passage plans to be  approved by the Master. Any deficiencies, which may affect the safe navigation of the vessel, are reported to the Master.
   
2. Keeping a safe navigational watch as instructed by the Master.
   
3. Keeping a cargo/port watch as instructed by the Chief Officer.
   
4. Taking charge of a mooring party aft.  
   
5. Providing medical first aid under the supervision of the Master.
   
6. Maintenance and inventory of the ship’s medical stores.  
   
7. Assist and to take the opportunity to understudy the Chief Officer to ensure the safe and efficient cargo planning and operation of the ship. Such understudying will include the knowledge of the cargo plant, its maintenance and upkeep. The Chief Officer will be responsible for the suitable training of the 2nd Officer in this respect, giving due regard to the potential future promotion of the 2nd Officer.  
   
8. GMDSS duties as assigned by Master.
   
9. Any other duties as instructed by the Master.