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first mate

/ˈfɜːrst meɪt/

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/ˈfɜːrst meɪt/B2formal
  • ruМорской термин, обозначающий офицера на торговом судне, который является вторым после капитана и отвечает за палубные работы, обработку груза и надзор за командой.

A nautical term referring to the officer on a merchant ship who is second in command to the captain, responsible for deck operations, cargo handling, and crew supervision.

  1. Ship's officerB2formal

    The officer on a merchant ship who is second in command to the captain.

    ruСтарший помощник

    • The first mate was responsible for the cargo and crew.
    • He served as first mate on a cargo ship for five years.
    • The captain and the first mate discussed the navigation route.