Second Officer for Marella Cruises

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent maritime operator seeks a qualified Second Officer (Safety) for their cruise operations. The position carries responsibilities for safety management and navigation, including conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will work onboard and must hold a Management Level CoC as required by STCW. This role offers the chance to develop skills in a dynamic marine environment, with an emphasis on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Management Level CoC as per STCW.
• Experience in safety and navigation roles on a vessel.
• Ability to conduct safety trainings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety operations and inspections are conducted as per the PMS.
• Manage direct reports and ensure effective line management.
• Participate in emergency drills and respond as per the muster list.
• Participate in emergency drills and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Bridge Watch Keeping

Safety Equipment Maintenance

Navigational Procedures

Compliance with Safety Regulations

Team Management

Education

Management Level CoC – STCW Reg.II/2

Job description

Second Officer for Marella Cruises

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

We are looking for an experienced 2nd Officer (Safety). Joining date: 15/Feb/2026 on board cruise vessel MARELLA EXPLORER – Contract 3 months On / 2 months Off.

Reporting line: Staff Captain.

Direct reports: 3rd Officer (Safety), 3rd Officer (Navigation).

Department: Deck.

Qualifications: as per C601D (Marella Cruises) Training & Certification Matrix – Management Level CoC – STCW Reg.II/2.

Key Responsibilities

2nd Officer (Safety)

• Being the Bridge Watch Keeper as required by the Bridge Operations Manual and Bridge Resource Management (BRM).
• Carrying out lifting appliances and wires inspections and maintenance.
• Carrying out safety equipment maintenance and inspections as required by the PMS.
• Monthly LSA checks according to PMS instruction, reporting any defects within the unplanned maintenance section of the PMS and bringing to the attention of the Ship’s Statutory Safety Officer.
• Preparing weekly summary of checks and planned work for Safety Officer.
• Preparing monthly summary of all checklists for Safety Officer.
• Supporting Safety Officer during passenger and crew drills.
• Supporting in Lifeboat training and lowering.
• Inventory and PMS maintenance related to safety.
• Conducting safety trainings when Safety Officer is indisposed.
• Maintaining and inspecting LSA deck equipment.
• Maintaining the working area clean, safe, and handling tools and equipment with care.
• Participating in emergency drills and responding to actual emergencies as per the Muster List.
• Adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during work activities.
• Adhering to and complying with all company policies and procedures, manuals and directives.
• Performing duties and tasks according to above but not limited to that.

2nd Officer (Navigation)

• Being the Bridge Watch Keeper as required by the Bridge Operations Manual and Bridge Resource Management (BRM).
• Responsible for the standards of Bridge Procedures and watch keeping, reporting any deficiencies to the Staff Captain and to the Master.
• Preparing and delivering the Itinerary / Voyage Briefing.
• Coordinating all Charts, Nav Warnings, Notices to Mariners, T & P’s, Publications, Sailing Directions and ECDIS.
• Keeping the Master informed of the navigational progress of the voyage, weather forecast and they keep the Master apprised of all other matters relevant to the navigation of the ship.
• Being operationally reliable for all instruments used for Navigation, working in close cooperation with the Chief Electrician and ETO and report any defects directly to the Master without fail.
• Understudying the Safety Officer in their role as Statutory Safety Officer.
• Coordinating and maintaining the Deck Log Book and Official Log Book.
• Maintaining the working area clean, safe, and handling tools and equipment with care.
• Participating in emergency drills and responding to actual emergencies as per the Muster List.
• Adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during work activities.
• Adhering to and complying with all company policies and procedures, manuals and directives.
• Performing duties and tasks according to above but not limited to that.

Responsibilities

• Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.
• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as directed by the Head of Department.
• Ensure any direct reports are line managed effectively in accordance with Marella and V.Ships Leisure appraisal policies.
• Ensure accessibility to direct reports and support individual’s needs, sourcing advice and reporting matters of a personal nature confidentially to the Head of Department where necessary.
• Other shipboard tasks pertaining to departmental operations as directed by Head of Department.
• Attending trainings and office visits arranged by V.Ships Leisure where possible.