Second in Command on a Merchant Ship

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Canada, Group 1266, Puzzle 5 (Melting Pot).

Question

Second in Command on a Merchant Ship

Answer

FIRSTMATE

Word Meaning:

FIRST MATE — An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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