Mate
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003560
A licensed officer on a merchant vessel who assists the master in the navigation and operation of the ship. Mates are responsible for watchkeeping, cargo operations, and the safety of the crew and vessel. The hierarchy typically includes a chief mate, second mate, and third mate, each with specific duties and responsibilities.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003560 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Marine and shipyard |
| Translations | German: Maat; Spanish: oficial; French: second |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Mate",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A licensed officer on a merchant vessel who assists the master in the navigation and operation of the ship. Mates are responsible for watchkeeping, cargo operations, and the safety of the crew and vessel. The hierarchy typically includes a chief mate, second mate, and third mate, each with specific duties and responsibilities.",
"subject": "Marine and shipyard",
"translations": {
"de": "Maat",
"es": "oficial",
"fr": "second"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mate/"
}
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