• Application Deadline:
• Position: Second (2nd) Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Rivers


• Job Field Oil and Gas / Energy 
  

Job Description and Duties:

The 2nd Officer is a Navigation and Watch Keeping Officer and Bridge Team Member; Reports to the Master and to the Staff Captain; During his/her watch the 2nd Officer is representing the Master and is in command on the bridge; Responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel.

• During the watch adheres to the emergency procedures and monitors bridge equipment and watertight doors status


• Ensure that the bridge is operated in accordance with all applicable regulations and company policies, during all prevailing circumstances and conditions


• Updates the various bridge logs Bridge Log Book, Garbage Log Book, Ballast Log, etc.


• Assist the lower-ranked deck Officers in in familiarization with the bridge instruments and equipment


• While the ship is in port the Watch Keeping Officer observes gangways, supervises the moorings and is aware of any significant work in progress as well as monitors the in-port manning duties


• When the ship is anchored the OOW makes sure that tender operations are performed in a safe manner and according to schedule


• Responsible for the ship’s stability system during the watch


• Assists the Safety Officer with related crew training and participates in safety drills

Requirements:

• Unlimited Officer of the Watch license, Second Officer for for vessels >500GT plus all required STCW 95 certificates


• Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility


• Minimum 6 months experience as a Deck Officer on board ships and up to date experience of all current navigational electronics and computerized equipment


• Very good verbal and written command of the English language


• Computer literacy basic Windows based programs


• Good administration skills and ability to prioritise


• Decision Making, coaching and team building skills


• Experience with DP2 AHTS