Chief Officer

Condor Ferries; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime transportation company in the United Kingdom is seeking a competent Chief Officer to join their team onboard Voyager. The Chief Officer will report to the Master and play a crucial role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant vessel operations. This includes managing navigational duties, ensuring safety practices, and directing the Bridge Team. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and technical skills, alongside a commitment to safety. This is an opportunity to join a reputable company with a long-standing history in maritime services.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage the Bridge Team effectively.
• Technical knowledge in vessel operations and regulations.
• Commitment to safety procedures and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal provisions are followed for vessel safety.
• Assist the Captain during navigational maneuvers.
• Manage cleanliness and upkeep of the vessel's areas.
• Implement and maintain the Garbage Management Plan.
• Supervise onboard commercial operations and bunkering activities.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Safety commitment

Navigational duties

Seamanship

Job description

We are seeking a competent and proactive Chief Officer to join our team onboard Voyager. Reporting directly to the Master, the Chief Officer will play a central role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant vessel operations.

This position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and a commitment to safety, as well as active involvement in the vessel’s commercial and navigational duties.

• Ensure that all legal provisions in addition to those that are part of good seamanship are taken to ensure that the vessel can sail, manoeuvre and navigate safely
• Assist the Captain on the bridge during manoeuvres and when transiting narrow fairways.
• Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the Hull, Deck, and Bridge areas.
• Ensure proper onboard implementation of the Garbage Management Plan and maintain the Garbage Log in accordance with MARPOL regulations.
• Manage the Bridge Team, providing leadership and direction to both officers and crew members within the department.
• Guarantee all legal provisions and best seamanship practices are in place to ensure the vessel is always ready to sail, manoeuvre, and navigate safely.
• Handle and manage any litigation or claims related to property damage or personal injury occurring within their area of responsibility (e.g., commercial operations, vehicle loading, external decks).
• Supervise and coordinate all onboard commercial operations, including bunkering activities.
• Responsible for loading vehicles with due regard to:
  • Port of discharge
  • Height
  • Weight

Ensure vessel is properly secured to linkspan, if applicable

Condor Ferries was founded in 1964 and initially operated a passenger service between France and the Channel Islands. In 1985 the first service linking the Channel Islands with the UK was launched and since then Condor Ferries has operated a year-round service connecting the UK, Guernsey and Jersey and the port of St Malo in France. Each year we carry over 1 million passengers and 200,000 passenger vehicles on our services.