Third Officer

V.Ships Asia Group Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Ships Asia Group Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Third Officer responsible for routine checks and maintenance of lifesaving and firefighting appliances, and for navigation and cargo watches.

Designated Officer of Navigational Watch with SOLAS compliance and ECDIS, you will support Master and Chief Officer across Singapore and international waters. You will assist in cargo operations, mooring duties and safety procedures, reporting deficiencies to the Chief Officer and maintaining proper deck

Qualifications

• Designation as Navigational Watch Officer with Singapore flag recognition.
• ECDIS and SOLAS-based lifesaving equipment knowledge.
• Proven STCW-compliant safety training and cargo ops expertise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lifesaving equipment and vessel lifeboats per SOLAS requirements.
• Maintain firefighting appliances and extinguishers to readiness.
• Report any deficiencies in lifesaving or firefighting gear to Chief Officer.
• Maintain Lights, Shapes, Flags, Halyards and signaling equipment.
• Keep a safe navigational watch as instructed by Master.
• Take charge of a mooring party and cargo/port watch as needed.
• Understudy the Second Officer when opportunities arise.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Master.
• Assist in cargo, ballast and cargo spaces preparation and planning.
• Monitor cargo and ballast operations and maintain proper watches.
• Ensure vessel remains securely moored and deck security is maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Officer in charge of Navigational Watch CoC (Singapore flag)

ECDIS

STCW safety training (Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Ops)

STCW safety training (Basic Oil Tanker and Cargo Ops)

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat

STCW Proficiency in advanced Gas tanker cargo

STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

Job description

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