Bosun MFV Mercury

Oceana Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceana Group seeks a capable crew member to support the Mate on the MFV Mercury, based at Lucky Star site in St Helena Bay. The role involves maintaining a safe navigational watch and actively participating in fishing operations on deck.

Requirements include 3+ years on purse seine vessels, valid SAMSA medical and STCW-F certifications, a radio license, and a Seaman's Discharge Book. French? (no) English primary. Role is full-time, on-site at St Helena Bay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience on Purse Seine Fishing Vessels.
• Valid SAMSA medical certificate.
• Valid Grade 4 Watchkeeper Certificate/Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on fishing vessels (≥24m) limited waters [STCW-F 11/4].
• Valid Restricted Radio License.
• Pre Sea and a Seamans Discharge Book.
• Valid Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mate with the following duties: maintaining a safe navigational watch.
• Lead and participate in fishing activities on the deck.
• Understand and operate hydraulic and electronic equipment onboard.
• Ensure overall safety of the crew.
• Coordinate net repairs onboard.
• Be responsible for the vessel in the absence of the Skipper.

Skills

Strong communicator

Bilingual

Net mending skills

Job description

The following permanent position has become available within our pelagic fleet. This position will operate from our Lucky Star site in St Helena Bay.

The incumbent will report to the Skipper of the vessel MFV Mercury.

The successful applicant will support the Mate in the bridge and handle certain tasks on deck during fishing Operations.

Key Job Outputs

• Assist the Mate with the following duties:
• Maintaining a safe navigational watch
• Leading and participating in fishing activities on the deck
• Understanding and operating hydraulic and electronic equipment onboard
• Ensuring overall safety of the crew
• Coordinate net repairs onboard
• Responsibility for the vessel in the absence of the Skipper

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Working knowledge of the following Legislation:

Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations
Code of Safe Working Practices for Fishing Vessels
Safety Manual System of the Pelagic Fleet Operations
Small Pelagic Fleet permit conditions and Operating Manual

• Net mending skills
• Good knowledge of ropes, wires, knots and splicing
• Strong communicator

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience on Purse Seine Fishing Vessels
• Bilingual
• Valid SAMSA medical certificate
• Valid Grade 4 Watchkeeper Certificate/Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on fishing vessels (≥24m) limited waters [STCW-F 11/4] - minimum
• Valid Restricted Radio License
• Pre Sea and a Seamans Discharge Book
• Valid Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates

Closing Date: 6 November

In support of the company's Employment Equity Plan, appointments will be aligned with the EE Plan and the fishing industry's applicable Sector Targets.