ship chief officer

EightSix Network; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a vessel commander, where your expertise in navigation and leadership will ensure the safe and efficient transport of passengers and cargo. This role involves supervising deck crews, enforcing safety regulations, and maintaining navigational instruments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the comfort of passengers while navigating through various waterways. If you are passionate about maritime operations and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in commanding and operating vessels.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and navigational instruments.

Responsibilities

• Command and operate vessels for passenger and cargo transport.
• Supervise deck crews and ensure passenger safety.

Skills

Navigational Skills

Leadership

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Cargo Handling

Education

Marine Transportation Diploma

Captain's License

Tools

Navigational Instruments

Ship's Log

Job description

• Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews
• Command and operate coast guard vessels
• Ensure safety and comfort of passengers
• Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts
• Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo
• Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment
• Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways
• Enforce regulations in Canadian waters
• Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log
• Board vessels at berth or from pilot boats to advise ships' captains on the course to steer for safe passage into and out of ports, seaways or other waterways under pilotage authority