Daughter Craft Coxswain - ERRV/MRV

North Star Shipping; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days on/off rotation

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

North Star Shipping in Aberdeen is recruiting a Daughter Craft Coxswain for its ERRV/MRV fleet. Start Date VARIOUS. You will take charge of Daughter Craft and crew on launch under Masters orders, oversee maintenance of FRC and DC, and report defects to Chief Engineer and Master.

Duties include on‑deck duties, fire team participation, and monitoring contractor safety during maintenance periods. We offer a competitive salary, 28 days on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme, and access to our

Qualifications

• OPITO DC Coxswain certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Taking charge and command of Daughter Craft and its crew upon launch, subject to Masters orders.
• General upkeep and local repairs of Fast Rescue Craft / Daughter Craft.
• Running up FRC Engines to ensure they operate.
• Reporting all FRC / DC defects to the Chief Engineer and Master, and liaising with both regarding general upkeep of craft.
• General on deck daytime duties, as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Form part of the vessel fire fighting team.
• Monitoring safe working practices of shore contractors during periods of maintenance.

Education

OPITO DC Coxswain certificate

Job description

The Company currently has a vacancy for Daughter Craft Coxswains in its ERRV/MRV fleet. Start Date VARIOUS

Candidates must hold valid OPITO DC Coxswain certificate.

Daughter Craft Coxswain is responsible for the following:

• Taking charge and command of Daughter Craft and its crew upon launch, subject to Masters orders.
• General upkeep and local repairs of Fast Rescue Craft / Daughter Craft.
• Running up FRC Engines to ensure they operate
• Reporting all FRC / DC defects to the Chief Engineer and Master, and liaising with both regarding general upkeep of craft.
• General on deck daytime duties, as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Form part of the vessel fire fighting team.
• Monitoring safe working practices of shore contractors during periods of maintenance.

In return we offer a competitive salary, 28 days on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.