Position Name 

Chief Officer

No. of Position 

1 

Worksite / Department 

MSS Opal (coastal trading)

Salary  

• Salary and Allowances: MVR 35,705.50

Job Responsibilities 

• Officer in Charge in the master’s absence
• In charge of the efficient operation of the deck department
• Serve as Safety Officer or Accident Prevention Officer
• Serve as Ship Security Officer or alternate Ship Security Officer
• The Chief Officer shall actively understudy the Master in all aspects of his duties and responsibilities and assist as required.
• Safe navigation during his watch
• The Chief Officer will be familiar with the content of the Company HSSEQ System
• Ballasting and deballasting, loading and discharging the vessel, trim and stability, tank cleaning and gas inerting
• He will plan the mooring arrangements and brief the Second and Third Officers prior to arrival in port.
• He will ensure that the anchors are ready to be lowered when approaching a berth or transiting narrow waters.
• Prior to departure, the Chief Officer will hand all loading or discharging papers as well as calculation results of ship’s draft, stability, bending moments and shear forces.
• Keeping the Master informed of the condition of the hull, tanks, holds, pipelines, and deck equipment.
• Preparing watch lists for port stays and sea watches
• Ensuring enough walkie-talkies are available and in working order.
• Maintenance, in accordance with the planned maintenance system, of all areas of the vessel, other than machinery and engine-room stores and spaces.
• Calibration of explosimeter, O2 meters and all other gas detecting devices
• Ensuring that the deck hands are efficiently employed during working hours and that adequate "on-the job" safety standards and routines are maintained.
• Coordinate and follow up Pumpman’s daily work during loading/discharging and tank cleaning operations.
• Dry-docking lists, in cooperation with Chief Engineer, for deck and cargo related items.
• Training the 2nd and 3rd Officers in cargo and ballast handling, cargo stowage and stability calculations

Required Qualifications 

• Valid Medical Certificate, Passport, CDC, COC, PSSR, EFA, PST, FPFF, PSCRB, SAT, SDSD, SSO, MFA

• Minimum 2 years of experience

Deadline 

1^st August 2024 / 1400hrs 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates may send the following documents to our email [email protected]

1. Cover letter
2. Copy of ID card
3. Copies of academic certificates
4. CV
5. Copies of reference letter by previous employers

For further clarifications you may contact us on +960 3029200.