Bridge Watch Officer: Navigation & Safety Lead

PCH Prestige Cruise Services LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Prestige Cruise Services LLC is seeking a Watch Keeping Officer to command during watch, ensuring navigation safety and compliance with SOLAS and SMS. The role involves coordinating with the Master, maintaining logs, charts, and weather assessments, and participating in daily stability checks and emergency drills on board.

Candidates should hold Deck Officer licenses, STCW 95 certificates, and have passenger-vessel experience.

Qualifications

• Deck Officer qualifications and licenses in compliance with international regulations.
• Deck Officer License endorsed by the Flag State and STCW 95 certificates.
• Chief Officer License preferred but not required for certain bridge watch duties.

Responsibilities

• Bridge watch duties as assigned (04-08; 16-20 etc.) with navigation and safety focus.
• Maintain charts, publications, and NAV notices up to date for itinerary.
• Monitor ship’s stability calculations and assist safety drills on board.
• Prepare handover reports and ensure compliance with SMS and regulations.

Skills

Seamanship

Communication

Team Work

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Education

Deck Officer License and STCW 95 certificates

Experience on passenger vessels as Deck Officer

6 months experience on passenger vessels (preferred)

Job description

PCH Prestige Cruise Services LLC is seeking a Watch Keeping Officer to command during watch, ensuring navigation safety and compliance with SOLAS and SMS. The role involves coordinating with the Master, maintaining logs, charts, and weather assessments, and participating in daily stability checks and emergency drills on board.

Candidates should hold Deck Officer licenses, STCW 95 certificates, and have passenger-vessel experience.