1st Officer / First Mate

The 1st Officer is a licensed Deck Officer who typically serves as the second or third most senior deck officer after the Captain and Chief Officer. Their role involves standing navigational watches on the bridge, supervising deck crew, and often having specialized responsibilities such as managing the ship's safety equipment, fire-fighting apparatus, or the environmental management system. They must be capable of assuming command in various emergency scenarios.


Search Results: First Mate

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  1. 1st Navigation Officer / 2nd Captain for River ships Maine, Danube, and Rhine region

    Relieve the Captain, stand navigational watches, supervise nautical crew and safety equipment, ensure compliance with regulations, and perform ship upkeep on European river cruise vessels.

    September 2, 2026 - Grand Circle Cruise Line - English

  2. 1st Officer

    Windstar Cruises seeks an experienced First Officer to join its candidate pool, leading bridge operations, safety and environmental duties on cruise vessels; 3 months on/3 months off.

    September 1, 2026 - Windstar Cruises - English

  3. River - Nautic - 1st Officer

    Lead navigation and safety on Viking river vessels, conduct watches, safety drills, training and administrative duties to ensure compliant, punctual, guest-focused operations under the Captain.

    August 29, 2026 - Viking - English

  4. 1st Officer - Cruise

    Licensed watchkeeping deck officer responsible for navigation, safety, tender operations, deck maintenance, crew supervision, emergency readiness, and training aboard cruise vessels.

    August 26, 2026 - Navis Consulting - English

  5. First Deck Officer

    Oversee bridge navigation and watchkeeping, manage maneuvering and safety operations, lead deck team, and contribute to exceptional guest experiences aboard cruise vessels.

    August 23, 2026 - MSC Cruises - English