Bosun

88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; 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 in Manila seeks a Bosun to lead deck operations, supervise crew, and ensure safe cargo handling and vessel maintenance. You will apply strong leadership and ropework skills to maintain equipment readiness and comply with SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations.

Key duties include supervision of mooring, anchoring, and ballast activities, plus maintaining deck stores and promoting high standards of teamwork and housekeeping onboard.

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge includes SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations.
• Experience leading deck operations and supervising crew.
• Knowledge of ropework, knots, splices, and line handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cargo, ballast, mooring, and anchoring operations.
• Plan and oversee deck maintenance and equipment readiness.
• Maintain inventory of deck stores and supervise crew for safety and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and security procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mooring & Ropework

Anchoring

Deck Machinery Operation

Safety & Compliance

Time Management

Tools

Deck Machinery

Safety Equipment Maintenance

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: Support the effective management of the deck crew and operations, ensuring efficient cargo handling and vessel maintenance while prioritizing safety, security, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in cargo and ballast handling, mooring, and anchoring operations. Contribute to the planning and oversight of deck maintenance, ensuring equipment readiness. Maintain inventory of deck stores as delegated by the Chief Officer and supervise the deck crew to comply with safety, environmental, and security procedures and regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge: The Bosun 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 areas also include maintenance tasks, operating deck machinery, waste management, pollution control, and mooring operations.

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

Experience: Demonstrates reliability and leadership in managing deck operations, using deck machinery, rigging, and cargo handling equipment skilfully. Maintains high standards of deck condition and oversees the stowage and securing of deck equipment effectively. Shows advanced seamanship skills, including expertise 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/

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