Third Mate

WHO WE ARELindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Third Mate is responsible for managing crew and staff familiarization and participation in the ISM Safety Management System, as well as assisting with the vessel's piloting, navigation, safety and small boat operations.  Third Mate is responsible for the care and maintenance of the kayaks and all related gear. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Watch Duty:
• Performs bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods as assigned by the Captain.  Determines geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations, depth sounders, etc.
• Makes necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.
• If directed by the Captain may assist in docking, anchoring, piloting, en route, in close quarters and open sea conditions.
• Navigates vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow waters, etc. using aids to navigation such as lights, lighthouses, and buoys.
• Able to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.
• Safety and Security:
• Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain.  Including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, medical emergencies and kayak recovery drills.
• Fulfills Fire and Emergency Station Billet by acting as fire hose nozzle person donning full firefighting gear, and serving at the scene of the fire.
• Participates in shore side training as required by the company. 
• Performs kayak safety briefings.
• Relieves and/or performs gangway watch as directed by the duty schedule.
• Maintains familiarity with the ISM Code and requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities. Completes internal SMS training for all crewmembers.
• Performs and documents all Safety Familiarization tours with crew and staff.
• Small Boat Operations: