Mate employment brings with it total responsibility for the exterior of the yacht. Some vessels will require the mate to participate in navigation and passage planning and are often responsible for documentation, safety and security aboard.
Generally, the mate is ready, willing and able to step up into the captain?s position should the need arise
First time mate:
* Employment of 2 years working on deck (Day work and refits can be included)
* STCW 95
* Good knowledge of products
* Navigation
* Painting, varnish, Awlgrip applications
* Basic engineering
* Tender driving experience
* Watch-keeping experience
* Handle Lines
* A small license is good although not necessary on all yachts
o 100T, Yachtmaster Offshore, Ocean, etc.
A position on a larger vessel may include:
* PADI or NAUI certification
* Small license
* Computer literate
Experienced yacht mate:
* To include boats 130' and up
* All of the above
* License will depend on tonnage of yacht. Some Captains may require more than is required by law.
* The general requirement is Chief Mate 3000GRT
* Two years running a deck crew, 1 year with more than one deckhand
* Basic engineering
* Navigation experience
* Management skills
* Basic accounting skills
* Computer literate
* Generally able to the run yacht in the Captains absence, but not have all the responsibilities of running the yacht full time.