Tanker Third Mate

OSG Ship Management; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OSG Ship Management in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Third Officer to support the bridge team and uphold maritime standards. The role includes watchkeeping duties and broad vessel safety responsibilities to protect crew and cargo.

You will ensure equipment is well maintained, update muster lists and station bills, and assist the 2nd Officer with navigational publications under Master supervision. The position reinforces Health Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and requires knowledge of

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Company’s MS requirements related to the position.
• Safekeeping of a navigation watch when the vessel is at sea or as delegated by the Master.
• Maintain deck and engine room, life-saving, fire-fighting and safety equipment when off watch.
• Ensure safety equipment is positioned per the ship-approved Safety Plan.
• Maintain lifeboats and life rafts to the Company’s standard.
• Note, log, and act on expiry and renewal dates as due.
• Maintain and recharge fire extinguishers as needed.
• Update Muster Lists, Station Bills and bunk cards as instructed by the Master.
• Assist 2nd Officer with chart and publication corrections as designated by the Master.
• Co-operate with Master to maintain a safe environment compliant with Health Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.

Job description

The Third Officer is responsible for:

• Compliance with the Company’s MS requirements related to the position;


• The safekeeping of a navigation watch when the vessel is at sea or as delegated by the Master;


• At sea, outside his watch, the maintenance and upkeep of deck and engine room, life-saving, fire-fighting and safety equipment, with particular emphasis to the following


• All safety equipment is positioned according to the ship-approved Safety Plan;


• All lifeboats and associated equipment, including life rafts, are maintained to the Company’s standard;


• Expiry and renewal dates are noted, logged, and acted upon when due;


• Fire extinguishers are maintained, tested and kept charged at all times. Fire extinguishers that have been discharged will be recharged promptly.


• Updating of Muster Lists, Station Bills and individuals’ Station Bills / Bunk Cards
  as instructed by the Master.


• The assisting of 2nd Officer with chart and publication corrections as designated by the Master.

The Third Officer shall co-operate with Master in maintaining an environment that is safe and without risk to health in accordance with the objectives of the Company’s Health Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
The Third Officer must also have a working knowledge of the requirements in the Company’s VRP, SMPEP, Waste Management guidelines, Ballast Water Management Plan and Vessel Security Plan.