Bosun for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Bosun for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning and execution of maintenance and operational work tasks
• Instructing and supervising Able Seamen and Ordinary Seamen in accordance with Company safety policy and quality standards
• Effectively performing assigned tasks in conformance with safe work procedures and in accordance with instructions given by the Supervising Officer
• Ensuring that work such as entry into enclosed spaces, hot work and work aloft is not undertaken without prior approval of the Chief Officer
• Training and supervising all subordinates to effectively perform various work tasks as required
• Maintaining all tools, equipment, stores etc, in good order and monitoring and/or obtaining stock as requested by the Chief Officer
• Ensuring the readiness of the windlasses/winches for immediate use prior to entering confined waters and/or prior to arrival
• Operating the windlass, under the direction of the Officer assigned to the forecastle mooring station, during anchoring or mooring operations
• Anchoring duties as directed by the Chief Officer
• During cargo operations, responsible to the Deck Officers for maintaining a safe deck watch (if required) and ensuring that the vessel remains securely moored.
• Assisting in cargo operations (inc. tank cleaning, sweeping) as required by the Chief Officer and/or Officer on Watch
• Undertaking any other tasks, duties as instructed by the Chief Officer

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

The job requires:

• Good team working skills
• Ability to perform all tasks in an orderly, well planned way
• Comfortable following instructions and asking for clarification if necessary
• Good communication skills in particular giving clear guidance to others

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