MENUMENU LOGINJOBS Mate The buck stops here. (With you.) Home » Explore Careers » Maritime Careers » Vessel Operations Careers » Mate HS/GED and Certification OR Maritime Academy Degree $60K to $200K Jobs: STATEWIDE Head 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 required Industry training certification or Maritime Academy degree Links to Job and Other Cool Info: Mates: ship, boat, and barge overview Here’s where you get it: Course/Program Provider/Location Degree Certification Length Advanced Fire Fighting AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Advanced Fire Fighting UAS Ketchikan Campus AAS USCG 1 week Advanced Fire Revalidation AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 5 days Assistance Towing AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Automatic Radar Plotting Aids AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 Week Basic Meteorology AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Basic Training AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Basic Training UAS Ketchikan Campus AAS USCG 1 week Basic Training for Polar Operations AVTEC – Seward No USCG 4 days Basic Training Revalidation AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Bridge Resource Management AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Basic Training Refresher UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 3 days Crisis Management and Human Behavior UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 2 days Crowd Management AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Crowd Management UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 day Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 week Fast Rescue Boat UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 5 days First Aid/CPR/AED Mariner UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 day Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) AVTEC – Seward No USCG/FCC 2 weeks Intro to Nautical Skills AVTEC – Seward No AVTEC 12 weeks Marine Transportation UAS Ketchikan Campus AAS USCG 2-3 years Marine Transportation UAS Ketchikan Campus OEC USCG 1 year Marlinspike Seamanship AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Master 100 Ton/OUPV UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 2 weeks Master 1600 Ton Prep AVTEC – Seward No USCG 2 weeks Master/Mate 200 Ton AVTEC – Seward No USCG 4 weeks Medical Care Provider AVTEC – Seward No USCG 3 days Operator of an Uninspected Vessel (OUPV) AVTEC – Seward No USCG 3 weeks Proficiency in Survival Craft AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Proficiency in Survival Craft UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 4 Days Radar Observer Recert AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Radar Observer Recert AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Cargo Handling and Stowage (Operational Level) AVTEC – Seward No USCG 5 days Radar Observer Refresher UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 3 days Radar Observer Unlimited AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Radar Observer Unlimited UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 1 week Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 3 days Rating forming part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) Assessment AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Small Vessel Operator UAS Ketchikan Campus No No 3 days Tankship AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 week Towing Assistance Mate/Steersman UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 2 days Upgrade to 200 Ton Master/Mate UAS Ketchikan Campus No USCG 3 days Vessel Security Officer AVTEC – Seward No USCG 2 day Visual Communications AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Master 100 Ton/ OUPV UAA KPC Kachemak Bay Campus, Homer No USCG 4 weeks/80 hours Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) AVTEC – Seward No 2-day Assessment 47 hours Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) AVTEC – Seward No USCG 1 day Basic Training Revalidation UAS Ketchikan Yes USCG 2 days Mate Alaska Maritime Apprenticeship Program No Varies Varies Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Certification Alaska Marine Safety Education Association No USCG Drill Conductor card 2 days AMEC is a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). Learn More