CPO Crewing

Function Description Kaufmannshaus

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2nd Mate D-20354 Hamburg

Position: 2nd Mate

Organisation: Shipboard Organisation

Department: Deck
Group:
Subject:

Objectives: Reliable performance of sea and port watches to ensure a smooth

operation of the vessel

• Navigation officer, in charge of all navigational equipment and

Function:
publications including necessary corrections; voyage planning
at master’s discretion
• Supervision of cargo and ballast operations in port according
to Chief Mate’s instructions
• Other duties as per Master’s instructions
• Medical Officer
• Sea and port watchkeeping

Participation / Co-operation: During safety drills and in emergency situations function according
to Muster List and to Master’s order
Master, nautical officers, engine department

Subordination: Master, Chief Mate

Superiority: Assigned watchkeeping ratings

Substitution: Active: Chief Mate, 3rd Mate

Passive: Chief Mate, 3rd Mate

Qualification: • 2nd Mate’s Licence for ocean going vessels, including addition-
al certificates as required by authorities

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