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For more information:

Office of Marine Programs
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay Campus
Narragansett, RI 02882-1197
Phone: 401-874-6211
Fax: 401-874-6486
Email: OMP@gso.uri.edu

Deck Department

Cheif Mate
Second Mate
Boatswain
Seaman

Chief Mate
The Chief Mate is second in command on the ship. This Officer is in charge of the Deck Crew, Boatswain and Able Seamen, and is responsible for all aspects of deck operations. The Chief Mate of the R/V Endeavor is Armando Gundin.

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Second Mate
The Second Mate is the Navigator and also a bridge watch stander. This Officer is responsible for plotting all navigation tracks, updating charts and nautical publications. The Second Mate of the R/V Endeavor is Bruce Collins.
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Boatswain
The Boatswain, more commonly referred to as Bosun, runs the deck crew and is responsible for the safe and efficient operations on deck. The Boatswain of the R/V Endeavor is Jay St. Germain.
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Seaman

These able-bodied seamen are Charles Baker and Paul Rousell.


There are three Able Bodied Seaman, more commonly referred to as AB’s, and they work for the Bosun. They stand watch on the bridge as lookouts and Helmsman. The also work on deck assisting science deploy and retrieve equipment, and conduct ships maintenance.

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