MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Designated Officer for routine checking and maintenance of lifesaving and firefighting appliances. Officer of the Watch for Navigation & Cargo operations or the vessel operating in Singapore and international waters. Accurate and timely preparation of specific documentation as required for vessels’ port/arrival-departure.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Third Officer is responsible to the Master and Chief Officer for:
- Maintaining lifesaving equipment, including vessel lifeboats, ensuring that such equipment is kept at a constant state of readiness according to SOLAS requirements
- Maintaining all firefighting appliances, including hoses, breathing apparatus and extinguishers (including those located in the Engine Room), ensuring that such equipment is kept at a constant state of readiness according to SOLAS requirements
- Reporting to the Chief Officer any deficiencies in lifesaving or firefighting equipment, which may affect safe vessel operations
- Maintaining Lights, Shapes, Flags, Halyards and Sound Signaling Apparatus
- Keeping a safe navigational watch, as instructed by the Master
- Taking charge of a mooring party
- Keeping a cargo/port watch, as instructed by the Chief Officer
- Understudying the Second Officer whenever suitable opportunities arise
- Undertaking any other tasks, duties as instructed by the Master
Cargo Operations Responsibilities (As applicable to Vessel Type)
The Third Officer is responsible to the Chief Officer for:
- Assisting in all cargo, ballast and cargo spaces preparation, including operations planning.
- Monitoring cargo and ballast operations as instructed by the Chief Officer
- Ensuring that a proper deck and security watch is maintained
- Ensuring that the vessel remains securely moored at all times
PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES.
The job requires:
- Good leadership skills; in particular the ability to gain respect, to support others and to set a positive example
- Good managerial skills; in particular the ability to make a positive contribution to team working which takes account of the different cultures onboard
- Good organization skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused at all times but in particular during emergency and/or difficult situations
Requirements
- Officer in charge of Navigational Watch Certificate of Competence recognised by Singapore flag
- ECDIS
- Basic and Advanced STCW safety training Requirement
- STCW Prof. in Adv Oil Tanker Cargo Ops
- STCW Prof. in Basic Oil Tanker and Cargo Ops
- STCW Proficiency in advanced Gas tanker cargo.
- STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat