Radio Operator Purser

Mar Recruitment & Consulting; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on board

Board provided

Job summary

Engineering Oil & Gas Company in Spain seeks a Radio Operator Purser for offshore operations. You will manage radio comms, ensure SOLAS/GMDSS compliance, and coordinate with Masters and helicopter services.

The role requires STCW certificates, English proficiency, and at least three years on offshore vessels. Rotation and on-board accommodation are provided. Starting date and duration are subject to assignment.

Qualifications

• STCW 95 certificates and medical fitness as per IMO/ILO standards.
• Proven experience in offshore radio operations and vessel communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all radio and communication equipment onboard.
• Ensure SOLAS/GMDSS compliance and log all correspondence.
• Coordinate weather bulletins, distress signals, and helicopter comms as needed.
• Maintain radio log-book and distribute mail per Master instructions.

Skills

Knowledge of English

Radio operator experience

Crew administration

Education

STCW 95 certificates

National certificate Reg. IV/2

Job description

Engineering Oil & Gas Company is looking for a Radio Operator Purser - Brazill

MISSION

• Operate and maintain all radio and communication equipment onboard and ensure mandatory provisions, relating to its operation (as laid down in the radio regulations), are adhered
• Assure efficient co-ordination of personnel tracking system and administration of personnel matters on board, if required

TASKS

• Report to Master/OIM, ensure compliance with the radio watchkeeping requirements of SOLAS, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Global Maritime Distress Satellite System (GMDSS) regulations
• Maintain a continuous watch on the dedicated distress, urgency and safety communications, receive weather forecast bulletins and meteorological warnings and other Maritime Safety Information, inform the Master/OIM as soon as a distress, urgency or safety communication is received, communicate with helicopter services and maintain radio contact with all helicopters intending to land or depart from the vessel, as required
• Maintain the radio log-book, ensure all outgoing correspondence is approved by Master (General and Marine), Chief Engineer (Technical) and Superintendent (Projects), log incoming and outing correspondence and arrange distribution accordingly, log/arrange/distribute incoming and outgoing mail as per standing instructions issued by Master
• Organize Radio communications and, where required, vessel personnel administration system

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English
• All STCW 95(and amendments) required certificates:
• National certificate of competence and endorsement Reg. IV/2
• Medical Fitness Reg. I/9
• Completion of all training and certifications requirements as described in the Training Matrix

Requirements

• B2 Portuguese
• Valid GMDSS
• Three (3) years’ experience in offshore vessel administration
• Three (3) years’ experience as a radio operator
• Project/Vessel: Normand Frontier
• Location: Worldwide (currently for Brazil)
• Starting date : To be confirmed
• Duration of assignment : until 31 Dec 2026, subject to renewal
• Rotational scheme: To be confirmed
• Working days/hours: 7 days per week/12 hours per day
• Consolidated monthly salary: To be confirmed
• Overtime: per every extra hour worked beyond above mentioned working hours per day
• Accommodation and board: Provided on board