California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §860: The mate is the officer next in rank to the master, and in case of the master’s disability the mate becomes the master.

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A mate is a ship officer ranking below the master. If the master becomes unable to serve, the mate assumes the master's role.

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The mate is the officer next in rank to the master, and in case of the master’s disability the mate becomes the master. By so doing he does not lose any of his rights as mate.

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