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Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive,
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
TRAVEL SERVICES
Griffin Americas, 3648 Greenbriar Drive, Houston, TX 77098
TURBOCHARGERS
McAllister Towing, 17 Battery Pl. Suite 1200, New York, NY
10004
ULTRASONIC TESTING
M.A.C.E, 5910 NE 15th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
Panametrics-NDT, 18 Woerd Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453
VACUUM TOILET SYSTEM
EVAC North America Inc., 1260 Turret Dr., Rockford , IL 61115
VALVES
W & O Supply, 3485 Evergreen Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32208
VESSEL FINANCING
AIG Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc., 5700
Granite Parkway, Suite 850, Plano, TX 75024, 972-
987-3708, 972-987-3700, kirk.phillips@aig.com
VIBRATION CONTROL PRODUCTS
Lo-Rez Vibration, 186 W. 8th Ave. , Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N2,
Canada
VOYAGE DATA RECORDERS
Rutter Technologies Inc., 22 Pearl Place, P.O.BOX 427, St.
John's NL A1C 5N8, Canada
WATERMAKERS
Village Marine Tec, 2000 West 135th St, Gardena, CA 90249
WATERTIGHT CLOSURES
Walz & Krezner, 91 Willenbrock Rd., Oxford, CT 06478
WELDING PRODUCTS & POWER
EQUIPMENT
Alcotec/ESAB , 411 South Ebenezer Road, Florence, SC 29501
WINCH MANUFACTURER
Burrard Iron Works Ltd., 220 Alexander Street,
Vancouver, BC V6A 1C1, Canada, 604-684-2491,
604684-0458, sales@burrardironworks.com
WINCHES & FAIRLEADS
Coastal Marine Equipment, 20995 Coastal Parkway,
Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, 228-832-7655, 228-832-
7675, sales@coastalmarineequipment.com,
Contact: Ralph Waguespack,
www.coastalmarineequipment.com
Nabrico Marine Products, 1050 Trinity Road, Ashland City, TN
37016
WINDLASSES (ANCHORS)
Coastal Marine Equipment Inc., 20995 Coastal
Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, 228-832-7655,
228-832-7675,
sales@coastalmarineequipment.com, Contact:
Ralph Waguespack,
www.coastalmarineequipment.com
WINDOWS
Diamond/Sea Glaze, 19372-94th Ave, Surrey, BC V4N 4E4,
Canada
WINDSCREEN & WINDOW WIPERS
Hepworth Marine International , Hepworth House, Brook St.,
Redditch, Worcestershire B98 8NF, UK
Kobelt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 8238-129 Street, Surrey, BC
V3W0A6, Canada
SURFACE PREP TOOLS
Aurand Mfg., 1210 Ellis St., Cincinnati, OH 45223
Daleseide, 200 Dairy Ashford, Ste. 440, Houston, TX 77077
TANK LEVELING INDICATORS
Ian-Conrad Bergen, 3119 North Davis Highway,
Pensacola, FL 32503, 850-434-1286, 850-434-1246,
sales @icbergeb.com, Contact: Ron Monell,
www.icbergan.com
Technical Marine Service, Inc., 6040 North Cutter Circle, Suite
302, Portland, OR 97217-3956
TESTING SERVICES
BMT Fleet Technology, 311 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 1ZB,
Canada
TOWING EQUIPMENT
Harvey Gulf Marine, 3817 Spencer St, Harvey, LA 70058
TRAINING
Calhoon MEBA Engineering School, 27050 St. Michaels Road,
Easton, MD 21601
DM Consulting, 12316 Dormouse Road, San Diego,
CA 92129, 858-705-0780, 858-538-5372,
jstiglich@aol.com, Contact: Joe Stiglich,
www.drydocktraining.com
Employment/Recruitment ? www.MaritimeJobs.com
Chief Mate
Job Location: USA, Tampa
TECO Energy is interested in building
careers, not filling positions. Our goal is to
recruit and retain the best talent possible.
That's why we've developed a comprehen-
sive benefits package around the 5 key
dimensions that embody the entire work
experience: compensation and benefits,
work/life balance, culture, development,
and rewards.
TECO Ocean Shipping offers paid travel,
advancement opportunities from within,
and paid training
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:
Second in command of the vessel.
Assumes command in Master's absence.
Responsible for safe loading, stowing, car-
riage, and discharge of cargo. Responsible
for deck maintenance,ensuring all equip-
ment in good working order. Responsible
for fire and safety equipment, ensuring all
ready, available and in good working order.
Supervises deck personnel, promotes
safety, and performs administrative duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILI-
TIES:
1. During assigned watch, responsible for
the safe navigation, communications and
general safety of the vessel. Immediately
informs Master of any close quarters situ-
ation, fog or reduced visibility,
emergency communications or any time
there is doubt or reservations concerning
safety of the vessel or crew.
2. As necessary, train, supervise and
assist mates and seamen in all aspects of
vessel operations,including all emergency
response situations.
3. Conduct annual performance evalua-
tions of deck unlicensed personnel for the
purpose of developing their skills and
improving performance.
4. Cargo operations - plan and supervise
the loading, stowage and discharge of the
cargo, coor-dinating with the ballast/de-bal-
last operations. Prepare the Notice of
Readiness, and the Notice of Completion
Forms.
5. Responsible for availability and condition
of all vessel safety equipment, ensuring full
compliance with all regulatory require-
ments w.r.t. inspection, maintenance, test-
ing and record keeping.
6. Responsible for the maintenance of
deck, deck equipment, accommodations,
and cargo holds, making the most effica-
cious use of vessel personnel and/or
shoreside assistance for preservations or
repairs.
7. Responsible for the inspection of cargo
holds, ladders, slope sheets, sugar sump
plating, etc. upon completion of discharge.
Responsible for the inspection of all rig-
ging, cargo gear, booms, cranes, winches,
ground tackle, etc. at least once each
month, and the maintenance of records
pertaining to these inspections.
8. Supervise inventory and requisition pro-
cedures for deck department equipment
and supplies.
9. Administrative duties will include: prepar-
ing U.S.C.G. 735's for crew members,
approving deck overtime, submitting pay-
roll, record keeping, conducting meetings,
preparing reports, implementing company
policies, conducting performance
appraisals and any other related duties as
assigned by the Master.
10. Successfully complete all training pro-
grams.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SUPERVISION:
Junior Mates, Bosun', Able Bodied
Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, and Deck
Cadets. (2 Officers and Unlicensed
Seamen plus Cadets, as assigned.)
CONTACTS (internal and external):
Internal - Master, Fleet Manager.
External - TECO Stevedoring, Purchasing,
Human Resources, Payroll, Technical Reps,
Outside Contractors, U.S. Coast Guard,
A.B.S., Regulatory Inspectors, Agents, and
Stevedores.
JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES:
Safety Leadership
Attention to Detail
Communication (Oral & Written)
Adaptability
Delegation
Attracting and Developing Talent
Individual Leadership (Influence)
Technical/Professional Knowledge
Judgment (Problem Solution)
Planning and Organizing (Work
Management)
Teamwork
Motivational Fit
Customer Service Orientation
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.
(Waived for employees hired prior to
1995).
LICENSES/ Master 1600 tons
CERTIFICATES: Chief Mate - Oceans,
Unlimited with Radar Endorsement
S.T.C.W. Certificate with required endorse-
ments
GMDSS Operator Certificate (Maintainer's
preferred)
CPR Certificate (EMT Preferred)
TECO offers a competitive salary and ben-
efits package including medical, dental, life
insurance, 401(k), and retirement. TECO
Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Kandy Reed
TECO Ocean Shipping
Email: kandy.reed@tecoocean.com
Web: http://www.tecooceanshipping.com
Mate
Job Location: USA, Seattle
Sea Coast Transportation is based out of
Seattle, WA. We operate tug and barges
from Alaska to Los Angeles and mainly
carry clean oil. We currently have postions
for 2nd Mate and Chief Mate. Must have a
miniumum USCG 200 ton license with a
towing endorsement. Must be a US Citizen
or equivalent
Lisa Garcia
Sea Coast Transportation
2700 W. Commodore Way
Seattle WA 98199 USA
Phone: 206-443-9418
Fax: 206-260-3130
Email: lgarcia@sea-coast.com
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