Third Mate - Tankers

Seacor Holding Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwater seeks a skilled Third Mate for tankers to support bridge watch, cargo operations, and vessel safety across routes on the East/West/Gulf coasts and international waters.

Candidates must hold STCW credentials, USCG Medical, TWIC, and be able to travel internationally. Proficiency in cargo systems, safety equipment, and ship maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with petroleum cargo and ballast operations and regulations.
• Experience with Inert Gas or Nitrogen systems operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Maintenance Programs (ABS NS5).

Responsibilities

• The Third Mate is responsible to the Master for watch standing and navigational duties.
• Become familiar with cargo systems, pumps, and operation.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire and safety equipment as assigned by Chief Mate.
• Update emergency equipment plan and issue emergency station cards to officers and crew.
• Knowledgeable in Firefighting and Lifesaving Equipment and operations.
• Maintain logbooks for navigation and cargo watch operations.
• Turnover with relief prior to leaving the vessel.

Skills

Petroleum cargo operations

Inert Gas/Nitrogen systems

MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

STCW

USCG Medical Certificate

TWIC

Radar Observer (Unlimited)

Lifeboatman

Tools

ABS NS5

Job description

The name "Fairwater" speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title

Third Mate - Tankers

Schedule

75/75

Location

East Coast, Gulf, West Coast, International

Union

AMO

Required Qualifications

Languages

English

Minimum Credentials

STCW

• II/1: Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
• II/4: Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
• II/5: Able Seafarer- Deck
• IV/2: GMDSS Operator
• VI/1: Basic Safety Training
• VI/2: Survival craft, Rescue Boats
• VI/3: Advance Fire Fighting
• VI/4: Medical First Aid Provider
• VI/6: Vessel Personnel Designated with Security Duties

NATIONAL

• 3rd Mate Of Self Propelled Vessels Not Including Sail or Auxiliary Sail of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans
• Radar Observer (Unlimited)
• Able Seaman- Unlimited
• Lifeboatman
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate - STCW
• Valid Passport - must be able to travel Internationally with no felonies, DUI, or other convictions which would restrict entry into Canada or other nations
• Valid TWIC

Preferred Credentials/Qualifications

• V1-1: Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operation
• V1-1: Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation
• Tankerman PIC Limited to DL Cargoes

Experience

• Familiarity with petroleum cargo and ballast operations and regulations
• Prior experience/familiarity with Inert Gas or Nitrogen system operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Maintenance Programs (ABS NS5)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Third Mateis responsible to the Master for the proper performance of his assigned bridge watch standing and navigational duties. The Third Mateis responsible to the Master through the Chief Matefor watch duties pertaining to handling of oil or ballast, cargoes and various maintenance functions.
• The Third Mate must become completely familiar with cargo systems, cargo pumps and their operation.
• The Third Mate may be assigned by the Chief Materesponsibility for inspection, testing, and maintenance of the vessels fire and safety equipment. If assigned these duties the Third Mate will be responsible for maintaining records and maintenance routines of this equipment.
• Duties may include updating the emergency equipment plan and issuing emergency station cards to all officers and crew.
• The Third Mate must be knowledgeable in Firefighting and Lifesaving Equipment and operations.
• The Third Mate may be responsible to the Master for the maintenance and inspection of the following:
• Maintaining logbooks associated with navigation and cargo watch operations

• Flags
• Signal lights
• Line throwing appliance
• Other safety equipment
• Binoculars
• All other bridge equipment
• Starting, testing, and securing of bridge equipment as a Bridge Watch Officer per procedure
• Medicine chest and medical log as Medical Officer
• Voyage Management Software
• Safety meeting minutes
• Voyage reports

• The Third Mate must be able to perform a thorough turnover with their relief prior to leaving the vessel per procedure.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.