chief mate
English
Noun
chief mate (plural chief mates)
- The officer who is second in command to the captain, and whose primary duties include managing the maintenance and upkeep of the vessel.
Usage notes
Outside of the United States, this rank is often called first mate, chief officer, or first officer.
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