MENUMENULOGINJOBSMateThe buck stops here. (With you.)Home » Explore Careers » Maritime Careers » Vessel Operations Careers » MateHS/GED and Certification OR Maritime Academy Degree$60K to $200KJobs: STATEWIDEHead of the deck department and second-in-command, after the Master. Responsible for the safety and security of the ship, welfare of the crew, cargo operations and stability, search and rescue, and training/supervising the deck crew. Can also be responsible for maintenance of the ship’s hull, cargo gears, accommodations, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances. The Mate assumes command of the ship in the absence of the Master.Here’s what you need:High school diploma or GED requiredIndustry training certification or Maritime Academy degree Links to Job and Other Cool Info:Mates: ship, boat, and barge overviewHere’s where you get it:Course/ProgramProvider/LocationDegreeCertificationLength Advanced Fire FightingAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Advanced Fire FightingUAS Ketchikan CampusAASUSCG1 week Advanced Fire RevalidationAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)UAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG5 days Assistance TowingAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Automatic Radar Plotting AidsAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 Week Basic MeteorologyAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Basic TrainingAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Basic TrainingUAS Ketchikan CampusAASUSCG1 week Basic Training for Polar OperationsAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG4 days Basic Training RevalidationAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Bridge Resource ManageAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Basic Training RefresherUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days Crisis Management and Human BehaviorUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG2 days Crowd ManagementAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Crowd ManagementUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 day Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)UAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 week Fast Rescue BoatUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG5 days First Aid/CPR/AED MarinerUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 day Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG/FCC2 weeks Intro to Nautical SkillsAVTEC – SewardNoAVTEC12 weeks Marine TransportationUAS Ketchikan CampusAASUSCG2-3 years Marine TransportationUAS Ketchikan CampusOECUSCG1 year Marlinspike SeamanshipAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Master 100 Ton/OUPVUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG2 weeks Master 1600 Ton PrepAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG2 weeks Master/Mate 200 TonAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG4 weeks Medical Care ProviderAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG3 days Operator of an Uninspected Vessel (OUPV)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG3 weeks Proficiency in Survival CraftAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Proficiency in Survival CraftUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG4 Days Radar Observer RecertAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Radar Observer RecertAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Cargo Handling and Stowage (Operational Level)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG5 days Radar Observer RefresherUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days Radar Observer UnlimitedAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Radar Observer UnlimitedUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG1 week Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW)UAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) AssessmentAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Small Vessel OperatorUAS Ketchikan CampusNoNo3 days TankshipAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 week Towing Assistance Mate/SteersmanUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG2 days Upgrade to 200 Ton Master/MateUAS Ketchikan CampusNoUSCG3 days Vessel Security OfficerAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG2 day Visual CommunicationsAVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 day Master 100 Ton/ OUPVUAA KPC Kachemak Bay Campus, HomerNoUSCG4 weeks/80 hours Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR)AVTEC – SewardNo2-day Assessment47 hoursVessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)AVTEC – SewardNoUSCG1 dayBasic Training RevalidationUAS KetchikanYesUSCG2 days MateAlaska Maritime Apprenticeship ProgramNoVariesVaries Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor CertificationAlaska Marine Safety Education AssociationNoUSCG Drill Conductor card2 days AMEC is a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).Learn More