Have temperature of holds taken twice a day—coal cargo every watch. Arrange for inspection and ventilation as weather permits. Carry on all work with as little interference as possible, when passengers are on board. Take into consideration the weather, when about to start painting. Always clean all surfaces before applying paint. See a daily washdown of all wooden decks. Keep all canvas dodgers and screens scrupulously white. Under him the boatswain carries on the work as outlined. Boat drills, fire drill, etc., are carried out under his direction while at sea and duly entered in the log. The Chief Mate should see that all necessary assistance is given to the officer of the watch—when he stands days duty—in matters of taking soundings, turning ventilators, setting and taking in awnings, heaving the deep sea lead, etc. Where the Chief Mate stands his watch, the watch officer on duty during a day watch is technically in full charge, and gives his orders direct. +Cooperation.+ The Chief Mate should manage his department so that he will obtain the cooperation of the heads of all other departments in the vessel, Chief Engineer, Purser, Doctor, Chief Steward, all should be in harmony. A thorough understanding of the work and needs of these officers helps toward the smooth working of a ship. +Conclusion.+ From the foregoing, it will be seen that the Chief Mate who attends to his duty in every detail is a very busy officer. It will also be noted that he is not called upon to handle the hose while washing down (I have seen this done), to juggle paint brushes, or sew a seam. The Chief Mate must first of all be a sailor—he must know how—his orders can only be successfully enforced when backed up by the knowledge and experience that tell him when things are going right or wrong. The dignity and power of command come to the sea officer who is fully competent and alive to the high responsibilities of his calling. Much of his duty can be delegated—its responsibility, however, always rests with him. 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: