21 September, 2024

Maritime Deck Officer

Vanuatu Ferry Limited

Location: 

Vanuatu

 

Due Date: 

01-10-2024

 

Type: 

Full Time

 

Organisation Description: 

Pax and Cargo vessels

 

Job Desctiption:

A qualified 'Deck Officer' will typically work for few hours on watch.
Whilst on watch, the Deck Officer is responsible for the safety of the ship's crew, its cargo and the vessel itself. Important decisions are made regarding the manoeuvring of the ship, with the objective of meeting tight schedules safely and efficiently. Navigating the vessel involves the use of technologically advanced equipment including sophisticated satellite navigation systems. There are also advanced radar systems able to automatically track approaching vessels and give warning if a risk of collision is detected. The Deck Officer will also monitor weather data receiving equipment from which optimum routes can be calculated.
On arrival in port the ship's crew are involved in the complex and exacting task of mooring the vessel. A Deck Officer will be in charge at both the bow and stern, whilst in constant radio communication with the Ship's Master on the bridge.
The priority is to unload and load the cargo as quickly and economically as possible. Overseeing this process is the responsibility of the Deck Officer.

 

Selection Criteria:

Minimum of 4 years as a Deck Officer on large vessel. Must have all the International Maritime Safety certificates, International Medical First Aid certificate, International Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations certificate(BOCT & AOCT) and International Security Duties Certificate.

 

Salary:

 

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email

 

Contact Person:

Catherine Keys

 

Contact Phone:

 

Email to send applications to:

catherine@vanuatu-ferry.com

 

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

 

Website:

 

How to apply - more information:

CV, Certificates and references if any

 For further information on the above job please contact the employer directly.

 

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