Alaska Native Program - Mate; Vessel

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• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the crew for the efficient operation of the vessel with due regard to giving adequate rest periods, by careful planning and personal attention. Maintain the ship in a clean and efficient condition
• Performs assigned task including bridge watch
• Report any shortcomings, inaccuracies or conflicts in any portion of the MS to Master

• Be acquainted with handling characteristics of the vessel, cargo, capacity, equipment, speed, fuel consumption, ballast arrangement, safety apparatus, personnel
• Remain fully informed and adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and directives affecting the operation of the vessel
• Ensures paperwork requirements are met
• Identify and respond to potentially hazardous conditions
• Understands procedures and be able to receive and pump all fluids and cargo
• Adhere to and comply with company policies, U.S. Coast Guard, and environmental regulations
• Works a rotation involving 12 hours in a 24 hour period with occasional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours
• Inspects, maintains, and tests safety and lifesaving equipment and systems
• Inspects and test the internal communications system and the general alarm systems
• Stands watch as a lookout for any safety concern of the vessel or crew. The lookout maintains a continuous watch of the surrounding area to report any hazards that can be an obstacle in navigation and cause harm to the ship or crew. The Lookout must give uninterrupted attention at all times to the ship's navigation to inform the OICNW of hazards.
  
  The Lookout must be competent in using the vessel's General Alarm as directed by the OICNW.
• Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls
• May be concerned with only one phase of duties, as maintenance of ship’s gear and decks or watch duties
• Participates in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations
• Provides and/or assist with training
• Performs any duty that may be required as part of a training
• Holds a valid Merchant Mariner Credential

• Safety Sensitive Duties

• Is any position aboard a vessel, that requires the person filling that position to perform one or more safety-sensitive duties on either a routine or emergency-only basis. Any person filling a safety-sensitive position is subject to U.S Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing. All crew members are considered to be filling safety-sensitive positions as well.
• Ensures first aid is provided to victims
• Launches lifeboat/life rafts
• Assumes command of the vessel if the Master is incapacitated
• Firefighting and damage control
• Responsible for securing water-tight or gas-tight integrity of the vessel
• Assist on deck for man overboard crisis

• Vessel Security Officer (As designated by the Master)
• Vessel Security officer

• Document and notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/ illnesses / vessel incidents/ near misses/ etc.
• Participate and supervise the company’s safety programs (i.e. Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, Permit to Work, Near Miss, Risk Assessments, etc.)
• Utilize “Stop Work Authority” if any personal safety, environmental risk, property damage or company reputation are at risk
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE
• Performs all duties while wearing protective equipment to include foul weather gear, PFD, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the worksite

• Remain alert at all times for potential hazards
• Responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and the orientation of all new personnel aboard the vessel
• Provide on-the-job training
• Responsible for ongoing safety programs aboard the vessel, emergency drills and emphasizing the use of PPE
• Ensures that he/she is capable of navigating through and communicating the requirements and contents of the MS to company representatives, regulatory personnel and vessel crew-members
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned
• Assign work to himself/herself and deckhands, taking into account the weather, schedule, crew size, experience, and supplies
• Instruct and assist in maintenance and repair
• Train and assign personnel to sea watches and in-port security watches
• Supports ongoing safety program by training deck personnel in PPE, common sense and alertness while on assignments
• Recommends personnel for promotion and increase in pay
• Ensures morale and discipline
• Keeps an inventory of amounts and expirations on lifesaving,…