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3rd Officer Aberdeen, Scotland

Serco Ferries (Guernsey) Crewing Ltd

Full Time Aberdeen, Scotland 49163 - 51638 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Description

A challenging and rewarding opportunity exists for a highly motivated Third Officer within the NorthLink Ferries fleet.

Context/Job Purpose

The Third Officer is responsible to the Chief Officer and Master at all times. During Bridge Watchkeeping and Loading Officer duties the Third Officer has functional authority over the Deck crew assigned to the watch.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. In charge of a Navigational Watch.

2. In charge of car deck operations during loading/discharging during designated periods.

3. Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of charts, including electronic charts, and all nautical publications, including in electronic format, if required.

4. Emergency Duties as per Muster List.

5. Partake in weekly Emergency Drills.

5. Ensuring that all L.S.A. & F.F.A. are in good working order and up to date as per the planned maintenance system.

6. Upkeep of records in approved planned maintenance system as per designated areas of responsibility.

8. Any other duties required by the Chief Officer or Master.

Certification Requirements

Essential

· Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate of Competency

· GMDSS GoC

· ENG 1 – No restrictions

· Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques

· Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

· Proficiency in Elementary First Aid

· Proficiency in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

· Proficiency in Security Awareness

· Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

· Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats

· Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting

· Proficiency in Medical First Aid

· HELM Operational Level

· ECDIS Generic (May be included with NAEST)

· NAEST (O)

· Crowd Management

Desirable

· Chief Officer Unlimited CoC

· Crisis Management

· ECDIS Type specific

· Certificate of Proficiency in Passenger Safety, Cargo safety and Hull Integrity on Ro-Ro Passenger ships

· Crew Resource Management

· Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

· Training in Carriage of Dangerous Goods

· Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Place of Work

The Third Officer may be required to work on any vessel owned, managed or chartered by the ship owner out of the Northern Isles locations that the operator has vessels operating. The normal work pattern is two weeks on/off with annual leave.

It is preferred that Candidates live within the local vicinity of our Ports (Aberdeen, Orkney & Shetland).

To apply please register and apply via our recruitment portal -

https://northlinkferries.ankaarecruiter.com/JobSeeker/

Closing Date for Applications: 5 May 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £49,163.00-£51,638.00 per year

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