1) Deck officer 2) Nautical terminology 3) Officer on a ship
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A second mate (2nd Mate) or second officer (2O) is a licensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship holding a Second Mates Certificate of Competency, which is issued by the administration. The second mate is the third in command (or on some ocean liners fourth) and a watchkeeping officer, customarily the ship`s navigator. Other duties ....
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