Dredging Operations: 2nd Officer on Watch

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Rotation schedules

Training opportunities

Career development

Global projects

Job summary

Van Oord is seeking a 2nd Officer to manage navigational watchkeeping and deck activities on dredging vessels. You will ensure safe vessel handling, contribute to voyage planning, and uphold high safety standards while working with an international crew.

In this role, you will develop professional and leadership skills, mentor junior deck crew, and operate with advanced vessel systems to maintain compliance and efficiency in challenging projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• CoC as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) or higher.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as 2nd Officer on dredging vessels.
• Valid STCW certification for 2nd Officer Unlimited.
• Experience with dredging operations, voyage planning, navigational watchkeeping and electronic navigation systems.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage navigational watchkeeping duties and bridge administration.
• Focus on proactive risk identification and route monitoring.
• Integrate mission equipment operations into watch routines.
• Oversee operational activities to ensure tasks are carried out safely and according to plan.
• Support the development of less experienced deck crew members.

Skills

Strong communication

English language

Vessel navigation

Tools

Electronic navigation systems

Job description

Van Oord is seeking a 2nd Officer to manage navigational watchkeeping and deck activities on dredging vessels. You will ensure safe vessel handling, contribute to voyage planning, and uphold high safety standards while working with an international crew.

In this role, you will develop professional and leadership skills, mentor junior deck crew, and operate with advanced vessel systems to maintain compliance and efficiency in challenging projects worldwide.