Polar Safety Officer & Bridge Watch Lead

Aroya Cruises; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Aroya Cruises seeks a Safety Officer to oversee bridge watchkeeping duties, safety compliance, and life-saving equipment readiness. The role reports to the Staff Captain daily and to the Master on safety matters, with emphasis on polar waters operations.

Responsibilities include conducting safety inductions and drills, leading investigations and audits, and coordinating with deck, engine, hotel, and expedition departments to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvement.

Qualifications

• COP Basic Polar Waters certification mandatory.
• Experience sailing in Ice and Polar Waters required.

Responsibilities

• Remain current on Bridge Watch Keeping duties and equipment; complete at least one sea watch per week.
• Serve as vessel’s Statutory Safety Officer; report to Staff Captain daily and to Master on safety matters.
• Monitor and promote compliance with maritime safety regulations, company policies, and expedition safety standards.
• Ensure readiness, inspection, maintenance, and certification of Life Saving Appliances, Fire Fighting Appliances, watertight integrity, and safety-critical equipment.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct crew safety inductions, mandatory training, drills, musters, and exercises per statutory and company requirements.
• Lead safety inspections, audits, accident investigations, root cause analyses, and follow-up corrective actions.

Education

COP Basic Polar Waters

Experience in Ice & Polar Waters

Job description

Aroya Cruises seeks a Safety Officer to oversee bridge watchkeeping duties, safety compliance, and life-saving equipment readiness. The role reports to the Staff Captain daily and to the Master on safety matters, with emphasis on polar waters operations.

Responsibilities include conducting safety inductions and drills, leading investigations and audits, and coordinating with deck, engine, hotel, and expedition departments to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvement.