Third Mate – National Geographic Quest

Third Mate – National Geographic Quest

Requirements

• Minimum USCG Mate 500 GRT Near Coastal and OICNW greater than 500 GT STCW Endorsement required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Valid TWIC card required.
• Valid US Passport required.
• ARPA required.
• ECDIS required.
• GMDSS Restricted Operators License required.
• Radar Observer endorsement required.
• STCW Basic Safety Training within the last five years required.
• STCW Crowd and Crisis Management preferred.
• Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties required.

Responsibilities

• Performs bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods as assigned by the Captain.
• Determines geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations, depth sounders, etc.
• Makes necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.
• If directed by the Captain may assist in docking, anchoring, piloting, en route, in close quarters and open sea conditions.
• Navigates vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow waters, etc. using aids to navigation such as lights, lighthouses, and buoys.
• Able to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.
• Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain.
• Fulfills Fire and Emergency Station Billet by acting as fire hose nozzle person donning full firefighting gear, and serving at the scene of the fire.
• Participates in shore side training as required by the company.
• Performs kayak safety briefings.
• Relieves and/or performs gangway watch as directed by the duty schedule.
• Maintains familiarity with the ISM Code and requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities. Completes internal SMS training for all crewmembers.
• Performs and documents all Safety Familiarization tours with crew and staff.
• Drives inflatable boats as necessary.
• Assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
• Is responsible for routine upkeep and maintenance of the kayaks and associated equipment.
• Acts as shipboard Waste Management Officer.
• Responsible for Integrated Pest Management Plan as required by CDC.
• Maintains ships inventory of Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensures all crew have access to SMS and SMS document library.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as Mate operating a passenger vessel, including navigation and bridge watch responsibilities, operating inflatable boats and completing ISM Safety Management System inspections, checklists and reports.
• Experience operating port-to-port between Southeast Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the Gulf of California, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama (including the Panama Canal).
• Excellent crisis management skills; ability to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgement.
• Good customer service skills: professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.
• Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.