Able-Bodied Seaman (SF)

Damco Spain SL; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime company is seeking a candidate for a key role in marine operations, requiring a minimum of 12 months service on containers foreign going ships. Responsibilities include maintenance, safe execution of tasks, and participation in safety meetings. The ideal candidate should possess strong operational and maintenance skills while ensuring adherence to safety procedures. The company prides itself on diversity and inclusion, welcoming all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months service on containers foreign going ships.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on deck and accommodation.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance work ensuring safety and adherence to instructions.
• Assist with vessel storage and mooring operations.
• Participate actively in safety meetings and drills.
• Assist the Fitter under direction of Chief Engineer or Chief Officer.
• Ensure work/rest hour planning is maintained and report any non-compliance to OOW.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions and participate in safety meetings and drills.
• Maintain navigational watchkeeping lookout; assist helmsman when needed.
• Carry out work assigned by Chief Officer or OOW in vessel maintenance and housekeeping.
• Perform repair and maintenance on deck and accommodation using power/hand tools.
• Mooring/unmooring operations, rigging of gangways and pilot ladders.
• Carry out cargo lashing checks under Chief Officer instructions.

Skills

Safe operational execution

Maintenance skills

Communication skills

Navigational watchkeeping

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

We offer

A key position in the world’s largest Container shipping company. You will have challenging opportunities to contribute with and develop your competencies on technically advanced vessels with the best and latest machinery. You will also have the chance to influence and optimize efficiency and procedures in line with increasing empowerment of our vessels.

Key responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner following the Master's, Chief Officers and other Officers instructions, relevant legislation, and Company procedures.
• Assist with the storing of vessel whenever needed, as directed by the Master, Chief Engineer or their deputies.
• Keep the Chief Engineer, vessel management and other functions on board informed, to co-ordinate and control activities, maximise safety, quality and environmental protection.
• Assist the Fitter under direction of Chief Engineer or Chief Officer.
• Ensure work and rest hour planning is done regularly and requirements are complied with. Bring any challenges in rest hour compliance to the attention of Chief Officer / Officer of the Watch (OOW).
• Report any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions including exercising STOP WORK.
• Participate actively in safety meetings, post drill briefings and other meetings and provide feedback for overall improvement of the safety, compliance and operational aspects.
• Keep navigational watchkeeping lookout, whenever required, and report to the OOW as soon as vessels, navigational objects are sighted or heard; to perform the function as helmsman when required and provided being familiar with the vessel’s steering characteristics.
• To carry out any work assigned by the Chief Officer or OOW in the maintenance of the vessel and its equipment, good housekeeping and cleaning of the deck areas, accommodation and Engine Room, or other duties as requested and relevant to the job role and the ship’s safety.
• Perform repair and maintenance work on deck and accommodation using power tools and hand tools.
• Perform maintenance of lashing equipment as directed by the Chief officer.
• Carry out mooring / unmooring operations including operation of winches, windlass and handling of mooring ropes.
• Rigging of gangways and pilot ladders.
• Carry out cargo lashing checks under Chief Officer instructions.

We are looking for

Minimum of 12 months service on containers foreign going ships.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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