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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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

WINCHES & FAIRLEADS

Coastal Marine Equipment, 20995 Coastal Parkway,

Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, 228-832-7655, 228-832- 7675, [email protected],

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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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