April 03, 2020

Third Officer/Mate

The Third Mate is fourth in command and assists both the Chief Mate and Second Mate; keeps the morning and evening 8-12 watches at sea and shares watches with the Second Mate in port. The Third Mate is also responsible for the ship’s lifesaving and fire-fighting equipment.

Key tasks:

• Maintenance of lifesaving equipment and fire fighting equipment.
• Undertake watches (8 pm to midnight and 8 am to midday).
• Correcting charts, sailing directions etc.
• Prepare drill reports.
• GMDSS communication.
• Assist Chief Mate during cargo loading and discharging.
• Handling mooring stations.

Entry requirements/training:

The Third Officer holds a Deck Class-III certificate of competency, and may hold the Class-I, Class -II CoC as well. 

Career advancement:

With further experience, they will become a Second Mate.

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