Mate/Officer of the Watch
Responsibilities: The Mate (or Officer of the Watch) on a superyacht is just a few steps away from being a Captain. In charge of exterior crew this position reports to the Mate above them, or Captain if there is none. Duties include: • Overseeing of the work of the exterior crew and ability to perform their duties • Carry out safe fuelling procedures. • Implementation of security/port-of-entry paperwork procedures, • Maintain guest relations
Experience: This is generally thought of as the next step after Lead Deckhand, to get to this position you will likely have 4 - 5 years’ experience
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