Chief Officer

Job description Duties as follows: Deputising for Master, in the event of his absence on board. The safe navigation of the vessel, during his hours of watch. The safe and efficient running of the Deck Department. (This role may be delegated on certain classes of ship). Designating duties to additional crew members such as Deck Cadets, Apprentice Deckhands and Supernumeraries, as and when applicable. Maintenance of all marine safety equipment. Loading potable water, as per requirements. Coordinating on board fire fighting response, and overseeing all internal fire fighting activities on board, as and when required. Carrying out vessel inspections according to Safety Inspection Programme, and reporting any / all recorded defects to Chief Engineer. Liaise with ship\’s staff regarding defects to be raised. Liaising with ship\’s staff and Vessel Superintendent regarding defect status. Ensuring that all wires and shackles etc. are properly certified and in date, and that they are not used beyond their S.W.L. The Chief Mate must also ensure that they are correctly registered in the lifting register or cargo securing manual, whichever is applicable. Carrying out 6 monthly lifting equipment checks and for keeping relevant colour coding up to date and correct. Monitoring safe working practices of shore contractors during periods of maintenance. Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to and policing the company\’s safe systems of work, including permit to work. Supervising the safe and efficient loading / unloading and sea fastening of any deck cargoes carried, when applicable. Emergency training of all personnel on board in the use of L.S.A. equipment. Supervising the approved planned maintenance of all load line and L.S.A. equipment on board. Monitoring the vessel\’s L.S.A. and fire fighting appliances and for carrying out tests of the Fire Detection System. The above checks and tests are to be logged in the Safety Officers Record Book. Any arising defects are to be reported via Safety Meeting Minutes and Voyage Defects List. Investigating any accidents, incidents or near misses and providing an accurate and detailed report to Master (for onward transmissions to the QHSE Department). The Chief Mate shall act as Shipboard Safety Officer. (on ERRV other vessels may delegate other officers) Actively promoting and progressing the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy. Actively promoting inter-departmental communications. Stop the job when required. Ensuring all personal original certification is on board and valid when sailing including ENG1, CoC and STCW95 and OPITO. This must also include a valid passport. Reporting any illness or injury to crewing agent that may affect his capacity on joining. Job requirements Chief Mate COC Relevant STCW Certificates ENG1 Medical Non-UK Candidates must hold Proof of competence in English Language More info To apply for this position, use the \’Apply for this job\’ button. For more information, please call or send an email to the vacancy contact person. #J-18808-Ljbffr