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Job Title: Chief Lifeboat Cox’n
Reports To: Cadet Third Mate
General Summary: This rate is responsible for the supervision of all lifeboat and rescue boat crews on the ship.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Assist with the selection of lifeboat crews.
2. Responsible for training all boat crews to a fully proficient level.
3. Supervision of the maintaining of all equipment, gear, provisions, and other items associated with lifeboats and rescue boats.
4. Conduct weekly drills with lifeboat and rescue boat crews during the academic year prior to cruise.
5. Ensuring that all crews are fully knowledgeable in all facets of lifeboat Launching, retrieval, and maintenance.
6. Participate in regular meetings with other Coxn’s, ship rates, and ship’s crew on safety and abandon ship matters.
7. Ensure that all lifeboat and man overboard drills are conducted in accordance with USCG requirements and regulations.
8. Immediately report any deficiencies in equipment to the Cadet Third Mate and/or the ship’s Chief Mate.
9. Maintain a complete maintenance log on all boats.
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
1. Full knowledge of all lifeboat launching commands and procedures.
2. Ability to capably command and maneuver a lifeboat and rescue boat underway.
3. Must have the ability to take command of a team of midshipman and delegate tasks in a clear and efficient manner.
4. Must have knowledge of all USCG requirements relating to lifeboat and rescue boat equipment and provisioning.
5. Must be able to operate all equipment associated with lifeboats and rescue boats.
6. Must have knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems associated with the boats.
7. Knowledge of adverse weather and high speed rescue as well as lifeboat marshaling.
Education and Experience:
Previous supervisory experience is an advantage. Successful completion of freshman
Cruise and cadet shipping is a requirement. Small vessel handling and repair and knowledge of marlinespike is essential. Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures are also important.