Of course, this kind of situation will hardly happen in reality. Even if the ship sinks, even the first mate has no chance to be promoted to captain.
Therefore, the first mate, the second mate and the third mate all have their own specific responsibilities. Of course, when the captain doesn't show up when he is sleeping or sick, if the first mate is there, the first mate is the commander.
The first mate's English name is chief officer, and he is the highest official in the deck department.
Generally speaking, the first mate on a cargo ship is responsible for stowage.
When approaching and leaving the dock, the first mate is in command at the bow.
Generally, the ship is divided into deck department and engine room department, and of course there are service departments such as chef's desk. There are chief officers, second officers, third officers, boatswain and sailors in the deck department, and chief engineer, also known as chief engineer, is the highest official in the engine room department, as well as second and third officers.
The captain is the highest official of the ship.
Generally, the captain and the old rail are not on duty, and they only go to the bridge and engine room when leaving the dock, taking narrow waterways or crossing canals and locks. The first mate and the second track are on duty from 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock, the second mate and the third track are on duty from 0 o'clock to 4 o'clock, and the third mate and the fourth track are on duty at 8 o'clock 12. Everyone is on duty for 2 shifts 24 hours a day.
The first mate is responsible for stowage, the second mate is responsible for routing, and the third mate is responsible for fire fighting and life-saving equipment.
The second rail is responsible for the main engine, the third rail is responsible for the auxiliary engine, and the fourth rail is responsible for all kinds of pumps and refueling.
Sailors and mechanics do ordinary jobs.
The first mate can be promoted to captain after having certain sea age qualifications and relevant examination results.
The second mate is second only to the captain and the first mate.
Under the leadership of the captain and the first mate, perform the duty duties stipulated in navigation and berthing, and be responsible for driving the equipment.
The second mate, under the leadership of the captain and the first mate, shall perform the duty of navigation and berthing and be responsible for driving the equipment.
Route planning and implementation and chart correction are usually completed by the second mate.
On some foreign ships, the second mate is the ship security officer entrusted by the captain, who is responsible for managing the medical equipment on board and acting as the doctor on board.
Familiar with and abide by the duty and contact system, as well as navigation safety and technical operation regulations.
When berthing, the host shall report the driver's duty list to the first mate for approval before implementation, and manage the loading and unloading of goods according to the first mate's arrangement.
Generally speaking, the duty time of the second officer during the voyage is 00:00-04:00, 12:00- 16:00.
The port time is different, 00: 00-06: 00, 12: 00- 18: 00, which are both two time periods.
Manage and be responsible for the correct use and maintenance of all kinds of navigation instruments and meteorological instruments, eliminate general faults, and make error records and maintenance records.
Introduce the performance and operation precautions of the instrument to the new driver.
Maintain the steering gear regularly.
Always check the correctness of instruments installed on the bridge and managed by the engine department, and notify relevant personnel for maintenance if any abnormal phenomenon is found.
Responsible for the management of astronomical clock and ship clock, and correct the ship clock on time.
The management of the national flag, signal flags, signal types, signal lights, emergency navigation oil lamps and other acousto-optic signals and distress equipment, so that it is in a normal state; Keep the life-saving signals and equipment on the bridge effective; Manage and maintain mechanical sounding, hammer rope, whistle rope, flag rope and log rope.
Responsible for managing and keeping the bridge, chart room and warehouse clean and tidy; Post the bridge rules, the contact system between the bridge and the engine room and the operating instructions of various main instruments as required.