The Chief Mate who respects his billet, who respects the work and the rights of those under him, and who makes them respect the ship and himself, in turn, may well feel satisfied. He has something concrete, something definite, and worth while; he has his vessel to be proud of, and to reflect credit upon himself and his service. Such an officer is a gentlemen in the finest sense of the word—with all of his duties, and they are many—he will find time to cultivate ideals and expand his soul.
The prize of command will soon be his, and then he can look forward to years of satisfying service as Master.
CHAPTER IX
RULES OF THE U. S. SUPERVISING INSPECTORS RELATING TO LIFESAVING
LIFE BOATS
The capacity of lifeboats shall hereafter be determined by an allowance of 15 cubic feet for each person carried.
Equipment for lifeboats.
All lifeboats on ocean steam vessels shall be equipped as follows:
A properly secured life line the entire length on each side, festooned in bights not longer than 3 feet, with a seine float in each bight.
One painter of manila rope of not less than 2¾ inches in circumference and of suitable length.