2nd Officer

88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Proper Rotation

Career Growth

Free WiFi Onboard

Life & Health Insurance

Mental Health Services

Healthy Onboard Meals

Digital Payment Solutions

Crew Savings Plan

Job summary

88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated is seeking a capable 2nd Officer to ensure safe navigation and cargo operations aboard our fleet in Manila. You will support environmental protection, operational efficiency, and high safety standards while adhering to SOLAS and MARPOL regulations.

The role requires strong vessel-watchkeeping and passage-planning skills, with experience in bridge equipment maintenance and medical inventory oversight.

Qualifications

• Must understand SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations.
• Proficiency in watchkeeping, passage planning, bridge equipment maintenance, and waste management practices.
• Experience leading bridge team and ensuring safety on board.

Responsibilities

• Prepare passage plans and oversee safe navigation during watch.
• Oversee cargo and ballast operations and maintain bridge/GMDSS equipment.
• Implement waste management and manage medicine inventory and crew health records.

Skills

Bridge operations

Watchkeeping

Voyage planning

Risk assessment

Emergency procedures

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with us, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! We are an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Represented by the ITF, we adhere to ILO standards, ensuring fair practices and safe conditions. Please note that we follow a merit-based recruitment process and never charge fees for job offers.

Role Purpose: Ensure safe navigation and cargo operations in compliance with regulations, supporting environmental protection, operational efficiency, and high safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare passage plans, oversee safe navigation during watch, execute cargo and ballast operations, maintain bridge and GMDSS equipment, implement waste management, and manage medicine inventory and crew health records.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The 2nd Officer should have a strong grasp of company policies, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations. Essential knowledge includes bridge operations, risk assessment, emergency procedures, cargo and ballast operations, and Medical Officer duties. Proficiency in watchkeeping, passage planning, bridge equipment maintenance, and waste management practices is required. Clear communication and adaptability to modern technology are essential.

Experience: Demonstrates leadership behaviors and reliability as an effective bridge team member, with proficiency in watchkeeping, voyage planning, and bridge equipment maintenance. Consistently supports cargo and ballast operations while understanding the importance of environmental regulation compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Proper Rotation
• Career Growth
• Free WiFi Onboard
• Life & Health Insurance
• Mental Health Services
• Healthy Onboard Meals
• Digital Payment Solutions
• Crew Savings Plan

For more information on our benefits, please visit our Careers at Sea page: https://www.scorpiogroup.net/careers-at-sea/

About 88 Aces, Manila

88 Aces Maritime Services stands as a premier Marine HR provider in Manila, rooted in a proud legacy of excellence as part of Scorpio, which has over seven decades of dedication to world-class shipping. Since its founding in 2018, 88 Aces has committed to the highest standards in crew management, seafarer training, and welfare support, fostering a skilled, reliable workforce to meet the evolving demands of the global maritime industry. With a team that oversees more than 70 vessels and an extensive network of over 2,000 qualified seafarers, 88 Aces is also dedicated to the well-being of its seafarers and their families, providing essential support and resources to strengthen their lives at sea and at home. This dedication makes 88 Aces a trusted partner in delivering first-rate maritime talent and care for international shipping needs.

www.88acesmaritime.com