Bosun for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a Bosun for a dry bulk carrier, with responsibilities including maintenance planning, supervising Able Seamen and Ordinary Seamen, and ensuring safe deck operations during cargo handling and anchoring. The role requires strict adherence to safety policies and directions from the Chief Officer.

The position is contract-based and based on shipboard duties, with responsibilities spanning training, tool maintenance, and coordination with deck officers to maintain vessel readiness

Qualifications

• Good team working skills.
• Ability to perform all tasks in an orderly, well planned way.
• Comfortable following instructions and asking for clarification if necessary.
• Good communication skills in particular giving clear guidance to others.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning and execution of maintenance and operational work tasks.
• Instructing and supervising Able Seamen and Ordinary Seamen in accordance with Company safety policy and quality standards.
• Effectively performing assigned tasks in conformance with safe work procedures and in accordance with instructions given by the Supervising Officer.
• Ensuring that work such as entry into enclosed spaces, hot work and work aloft is not undertaken without prior approval of the Chief Officer.
• Training and supervising all subordinates to effectively perform various work tasks as required.
• Maintaining all tools, equipment, stores etc, in good order and monitoring and/or obtaining stock as requested by the Chief Officer.
• Ensuring the readiness of the windlasses/winches for immediate use prior to entering confined waters and/or prior to arrival.
• Operating the windlass, under the direction of the Officer assigned to the forecastle mooring station, during anchoring or mooring operations.
• Anchoring duties as directed by the Chief Officer.
• During cargo operations, responsible to the Deck Officers for maintaining a safe deck watch (if required) and ensuring that the vessel remains securely moored.
• Assisting in cargo operations (inc. tank cleaning, sweeping) as required by the Chief Officer and/or Officer on Watch.
• Undertaking any other tasks, duties as instructed by the Chief Officer.

Job description

Bosun for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning and execution of maintenance and operational work tasks
• Instructing and supervising Able Seamen and Ordinary Seamen in accordance with Company safety policy and quality standards
• Effectively performing assigned tasks in conformance with safe work procedures and in accordance with instructions given by the Supervising Officer
• Ensuring that work such as entry into enclosed spaces, hot work and work aloft is not undertaken without prior approval of the Chief Officer
• Training and supervising all subordinates to effectively perform various work tasks as required
• Maintaining all tools, equipment, stores etc, in good order and monitoring and/or obtaining stock as requested by the Chief Officer
• Ensuring the readiness of the windlasses/winches for immediate use prior to entering confined waters and/or prior to arrival
• Operating the windlass, under the direction of the Officer assigned to the forecastle mooring station, during anchoring or mooring operations
• Anchoring duties as directed by the Chief Officer
• During cargo operations, responsible to the Deck Officers for maintaining a safe deck watch (if required) and ensuring that the vessel remains securely moored.
• Assisting in cargo operations (inc. tank cleaning, sweeping) as required by the Chief Officer and/or Officer on Watch
• Undertaking any other tasks, duties as instructed by the Chief Officer

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

The job requires:

• Good team working skills
• Ability to perform all tasks in an orderly, well planned way
• Comfortable following instructions and asking for clarification if necessary
• Good communication skills in particular giving clear guidance to others