1st Officer Navigation

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.; Normandie; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is seeking a Watch Keeping Officer to stand bridge watch on board, acting on behalf of the Master during his watch.

The role requires strict adherence to SMS, safety drills, and bridge procedures while ensuring accurate log entries and navigational reporting. Responsibilities include navigation planning, weather assessments, vessel stability checks with the Staff Captain, and training new bridge officers on equipment and procedures.

Competenze

• Deck Officer qualifications and licenses in compliance with all International and National conventions and regulations.
• STCW 95 certificates are required; Chief Officer license preferred but not mandatory for this role.
• Experience on passenger vessels as Deck Officer or equivalent is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Maintain navigational watch and report to the Master as required.
• Ensure Ship's Safety Management System is followed and drills conducted.
• Manage logbook entries, weather updates, and navigational warnings.
• Assist with ship stability calculations and bridge equipment familiarization.
• Coordinate with Staff Captain and Safety Officer on safety drills and passenger safety.

Conoscenze

Seamanship

Communication

Team Work

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Formazione

Deck Officer qualifications and licenses

Deck Officer License (Flag State)

Chief Officer License (preferred)

6 months shipboard experience on passenger vessels

Strumenti

ECDIS

Radar

Descrizione del lavoro

Watch keeping Officer – On behalf of the Master, in command during his/hers watch

Responsibility and Authority

• Safety of Navigation, as specified.
• During the watch adhere to Emergency Procedures, as specified.
• When vessel in port, comply with procedures, as specified.
• When on watch enter in the deck logbook time and location of entry whenever a Work/Enclosed Spaces Permit is issued, as specified.
• Prepare for the pilot card information sheet.
• Consult with the Master and assess accurate weather forecasts and navigational warnings for the relevant area prior departure.
• Inform the Master of navigational progress during the voyage cruise including speed and other relevant matters.
• During the watch monitor the Watertight Doors status, as specified.
• Together with the Staff Captain conduct daily ship’s stability calculation ensuring that at all times the vessel is complying with the requirements as described in the Ship’s Stability Book.
• Follow up in the daily Ship’s Stability Calculation during the assigned watch.
• When on watch provide positive report regarding the Bridge readiness, as specified.
• When on watch cooperate to ensure Safe Access to the Vessel, as specified.
• To prepare a handover report prior leaving the vessel, as specified.
• Comply with all requirements of the SMS – checklists, etc.
• Familiar with the other watch keeping officers’ duties.
• As a watch standing officer, be knowledgeable of all relevant environmental regulations within the itinerary that the vessel is sailing in.
• Attend mooring stations as instructed by the Staff Captain.
• Carry out tank inspection as delegated by Staff Captain as specified.
• Ensure that all aspects of company’s OH&S are effectively applied during his/her working activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Specific Requirements for the assigned duties

BRIDGE WATCH 04-08; 16-20 / NAVIGATION - (1st NAVIGATION OFFICER)

• Ensure that the navigational charts required for the itinerary and for planning are available on board.
• Correct and update the nautical publications and charts up to the latest appropriate Notice to Mariners/correction available.
• Ensure that canceled charts are clearly marked as such and removed from the bridge.
• Verifying the ship’s stability this to include training to all deck officers.
• Training and auditing of new bridge officers’ familiarization to the bridge equipment.
• Daily calculations of sunrise and sunset times and delivery of this information to the Cruise Director and the Information Desk and notify all Department Heads on time zone changes.
• Assist in Familiarization with the Vessel process for the new joining & lower-ranked Officers as specified.
• Assist the Staff Captain and the Safety Officer concerning emergency drills for guest and crew as needed.
• Cooperate with the Safety Officer in applying instruction and training programs to Crewmembers, including but not limited to all Safety Drills as needed.

Education and Experience

• Deck Officer qualifications and licenses in compliance with all International and National conventions and regulations.
• Deck Officer License, endorsed by the Flag State, and all of the certificates as required by the STCW 95.
• Chief Officer License, endorsed by the Flag State and all of the certificates as required by the STCW 95 is preferred but not required for the Officer assigned to the bridge watch 04-08; 16-20 / Navigation.
• Some experience on passengers' vessels as Deck Officer or equivalent position preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experiences on passenger's vessels as Deck Officer or equivalent position preferred for assigned to the bridge watch 04-08; 16-20 / Navigation.
• Managerial skills including but not limited to:
  • Seamanship
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Time Management
  • Computer Literacy
  • Customer Service

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.