Able Seaman / AB

Scorpio; Pasay; On-site; PHP 268,000 - 469,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Rotation in schedule

Onboard health and life insurance

Digital payment solutions

Job summary

Scorpio seeks an Able Seaman (AB) to support deck operations aboard our vessel. The role involves navigation assistance, cargo and ballast handling, mooring and anchoring tasks, and maintaining deck readiness to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The AB will follow SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations, perform ropework and bollard operations, and contribute to maintenance and safety procedures onboard.

Qualifications

• Essential Knowledge: SOLAS, MARPOL, flag state regulations; seamanship theory and practice; firefighting and lifesaving appliances (FFA/LSA); emergency procedures; risk assessment and hazard identification; maintenance tasks and deck machinery operation.
• Essential Skills: effective communication and reporting; ability to operate, maintain and repair deck equipment; proficiency in anchoring, mooring, and ropework including knots and splices; time management and housekeeping; competent helmsman.
• Experience: reliable bridge team member with lookout, reporting and helmsman duties; deck operations with deck machinery, rigging and cargo handling; deck maintenance and seamanship skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in navigation, cargo and ballast handling, mooring and anchoring operations.
• Carry out deck maintenance and housekeeping tasks; ensure equipment readiness and provide assistance.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and security procedures and regulations.

Skills

Deck ops

Navigation

Cargo handling

Ballast ops

Mooring

Anchoring

Bridge teamwork

Job description

Able Seaman / AB

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: 3rd party Owner

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: 88 Aces Maritime Services Inc., Manila

Reporting To: SCB

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: Assist with deck operations, navigation, cargo handling, and overall vessel maintenance to ensure safe, secure, and environmentally compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in navigation, cargo and ballast handling, mooring, and anchoring operations. Carry out deck maintenance and housekeeping tasks as assigned, ensuring equipment readiness by providing assistance. Comply with safety, environmental, and security procedures and regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge: The AB must be familiar with company policies, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations. Key knowledge areas include the Theory and Practice of Seamanship, use and upkeep of firefighting and lifesaving appliances (FFA and LSA), emergency procedures, risk assessment, and hazard identification. Essential knowledge also includes maintenance tasks, operating deck machinery, waste management, pollution control, and mooring operations.

Essential Skills and Abilities: Effective communication and reporting skills are essential for the AB, along with the ability to operate, maintain, and assist in repairing deck equipment. Proficiency in anchoring, mooring, and ropework, including knots and splices, is crucial. Time management skills, prioritization, and a commitment to high standards of cosmetic maintenance and housekeeping are also required. Competence as a helmsman is essential.

Experience: Demonstrates reliability and leadership behaviors as an effective bridge team member, proficient in lookout, reporting, and helmsman duties. Shows a high level of reliability in deck operations, including the use of deck machinery, rigging, and cargo handling. Maintains the deck in good working condition, including cosmetic maintenance, and demonstrates seamanship skills in rope work and handling various types of lines, cables, and wires.

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/