Relief Chief Mate, R/V Oceanus

The Chief Mate assists in the operation and maintenance of the Research Vessel (R/V) Oceanus under the immediate supervision of the Ship’s Master in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. The Chief Mate is second in command to the Master and supervises the work of the vessel’s deck department in addition to standing watch.
50% – Stands watch as Officer of the Watch at sea under direction of the Ship’s Master. Navigates by use of electronic equipment and other means. Maneuvers the vessel as necessary to conduct oceanographic work. Writes logs. Uses navigational charts. Conducts shipboard and ship-to-shore communications. Carries out ship’s daily routine. At the direction of the Master, functions as lead for emergency response drills.
20% – Organizes, directs, trains and supervises (hires/fires; plans, assigns and approves work; disciplines and rewards; evaluates performance; and responds to grievances for direct reports) the deck department in the operation and maintenance of departmental equipment and spaces: cranes, winches, wire rope and cable, ground tackle, rigging, frames, boats, decks, bulkheads, hull, blocks, lines, etc.
10% – Operates radios, radars, electronic navigation equipment, fathometers, ship control equipment, winches, cranes, boats, and research support equipment as necessary.
10% – As second in command, assists the Master in the overall operation and administration of the vessel. Serves as custodian for science party safety and consent documentation for the duration of each voyage. Leads the ship’s routine in-port and is in overall charge of the vessel during Master’s absence.
5% – Directs firefighting party and provides First Aid when necessary. Maintains ship’s medicine chest and acts as medical provider.
5% – Ensures all equipment and cargo is secured for sea in accordance with vessel trim and stability requirements.