Job Description
Responsibilities: The mate is second in command, standing the watches opposite the captain. The mate stands the noon to 1800 watch and the midnight to 0600 watches (6 hours on 6 hours off). When he is on watch, he is in control of the vessels and follows the directives of the captain. The directives are standing orders for the safe conduct of the vessels at all times. Directives may be from the companys operations manual or verbal orders that the captain and mate have agreed upon. The trust between the captain and mate must be complete as the one sleeps while the other safely controls the vessels
REQUIREMENTS: All fleet crew positions require a current Merchant Mariners Credential MMC, a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and a medical certificate as a pre-requisite. Contact your local USCG REC for information on how to obtain your MMD/MMC. All newly hired fleet crew must go through an evaluation or training period. The length of the program varies and is based upon qualifications, experience and the tug captains approval.