Maldives State Shipping Company Private Limited
Maldives
Chief Officer

 

                                             

 

  Ref. Number: MSS/JV/2025/006                                                                                                          Date: 09th  February 2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

Position Name 

Chief Officer (Maldivians only)

No. of Position 

Worksite / Department 

MSS Vessel – 120 TEU

Salary  

  • Salary: MVR 35,705.50

Job Responsibilities 

  • Act as Officer in Charge in the Master’s absence.
  • Oversee 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
  • Actively understudy the Master in all aspects of his duties and responsibilities and assist as required.
  • Ensure safe navigation during watch duty.
  • Maintain familiarity with the Company's HSSEQ System.
  • Manage ballasting and deballasting, loading and discharging operations, trim and stability, tank cleaning, and gas inserting.
  • Plan mooring arrangements and brief the Second and Third Officers before arrival at port.
  • Ensure anchors are ready to be lowered when approaching a berth or transiting narrow waters.
  • Submit all loading or discharging documents, along with calculation results for the ship’s draft, stability, bending moments, and shear forces, before departure.
  • Keep the Master informed about the condition of the hull, tanks, holds, pipelines, and deck equipment.
  • Prepare watch lists for port stays and sea watches.
  • Ensure sufficient walkie-talkies are available and in working order.
  • Oversee the maintenance of all vessel areas, excluding machinery and engine-room stores and spaces, in accordance with the planned maintenance system.
  • Calibrate explosimeters, O₂ meters, and all other gas-detecting devices.
  • Ensure deckhands are efficiently employed during working hours and that proper on-the-job safety standards and routines are maintained.
  • Coordinate and oversee the Pumpman’s daily work during loading, discharging, and tank cleaning operations.
  • Prepare dry-docking lists for deck and cargo-related items in cooperation with the Chief Engineer.
  • Train the Second and Third 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 

16th  February  2025 / 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 letters by previous employers
  6. Application Form

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

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

 

09 February 2025
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