Master-2

Svitzer; Al-Hidd; On-site; BHD 6,768 - 11,280; Full time

Job summary

SVITZER is one of the largest global companies within towage and related services. We employ over 4,000 employees and have a fleet of over 500 tugs.

We offer a competitive work/life balance and the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership. As a Deck Hand you will report to the Master, perform duties safely, stand watches, participate in drills, and help maintain the vessel in a ready state, following HMS policies and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Nav Watch Rating and safety knowledge required for deck operations.
• BasicSafety Training as per STCW A-VI/1.
• Security duties training per A-VI/6.
• Valid Seafarer Medical certificate required.

Responsibilities

• The Deck Hand reports to the Master.
• Ensure vessel is ready for deployment, safely and efficiently as directed by the Master.
• Perform all work tasks safely; seek guidance from the Master when in doubt.
• Propose safety initiatives to raise onboard safety levels.
• Participate in safety training and drills onboard.
• Carry out operational duties related to the vessel, including salvage support and equipment prep ashore.
• Maintain deck, engine room and accommodation areas; perform housekeeping as instructed.
• Stand watches as lookout on the bridge and deck as required.
• Stop Work when unsafe and inform the Master according to HMS policies.
• Understand and follow proactive reporting and near-miss procedures; Master to instruct.
• Comply with company safety management system regulations.
• Induct visitors and personnel accessing the vessel when required.

Skills

Nav Watch Rating

Education

STCW A-VI/1 – Basic Safety Training

A-VI/6 – Designated Security Duties

Seafarer Medical

Nav Watch Rating II/4 Unlimited

Job description

SVITZER is one of the largest global companies within towage and related services. We employ over 4,000 employees and have a fleet of over 500 tugs.

We offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership. We pride ourselves on providing best‑in‑industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• The Deck Hand reports to the Master.
• The Deck Hand contributes so the vessel is always available to be deployed in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by the Master and always in accordance with HMS policies/procedures and according to local legislation when applicable.
• To perform all work tasks safely and, if in doubt before the work starts, ask the Master for guidance.
• Propose initiatives for raising the onboard safety level.
• Active participation in safety training like drills onboard.
• To perform operational duties related to all tasks of the vessel, including assisting with salvage jobs, workshop jobs ashore or preparing equipment on shore/tow, not limited to.
• To perform maintenance and housekeeping duties on deck, in the engine room or accommodation as instructed by the Master.
• Stand watches such as lookout on the bridge and on deck as required.
• The Deck Hand has the obligation to Stop Work whenever a task is unsafe (by personal judgement) and then inform the Master. Deck Hands must know the procedure Stop Work that also includes the Take 5. Stop Work and Take 5 are the simplest measures Svitzer has for crew to prevent personal injuries. Master is responsible for instruction.
• The Deck Hand must know the procedure Proactive and Near Miss Reporting for the various types of occurrences that should be reported to the Master with the potential to cause injury, illness, pollution, defects or damage. Master is responsible for instruction.
• Comply with the regulations of the company safety management system.
• Induction training of visitors, employees and other persons authorized by SVITZER to access the vessel where a Master, Deck Officer or Chief Engineer/Engineer is unavailable.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• II/4 - Nav Watch Rating - Unlimited
• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)
• Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties A-VI/6
• Valid Seafarer Medical

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under‑represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!