Chief Officer

• Second in Command of the vessel;
• Assists Master in emergency situations;
• Assists Master in implementing Company policies and Safety Management System;
• Acts as Senior DP Operator, Safety Officer (when appointed), Medical Representative and chair's vessel safety committee if dedicated safety officer not onboard;
• Act as Ship Security Officer (SSO) or his Deputy if so required by the Ship Security Plan;
• Officer of the watch, directly responsible to the Master for Navigation and Bridge watchkeeping duties;
• Ensuring logbooks kept updated in an orderly presentation according to instructions for log keeping;
• Maintains stability and trim of vessel to ensure statutory criteria compliance;
• Maintains adequate fresh water on sailing and liaises with ER whilst at sea;
• Liaises with Chief Engineer to pre-plan tank rotation for fuel consumption;
• Responsible for maintenance and service of all lifesaving, firefighting appliances and water tight integrity as required by statute;
• Responsible for updating LSA & Fire Fighting Training Manuals with ship specific content;
• Responsible for providing department specific training for new personnel in his/her department;
• Member of the PEC Committee;
• Maintains all lifting appliances, deck machinery, including certification, ancillary equipment and updating planned maintenance programmes in conjunction with the Chief Engineer;
• Maintains fabric of vessel excluding machinery spaces;
• Responsible for all garbage is handled in accordance with outlined procedures and recording;
• Maintains stock levels of deck stores;
• Ensures any deck cargo is secure at all times and organizes cargo transfer operations;
• In port, arranges vessel security arrangements, organizes watch keeping arrangements and provision of safe means of access;
• Responsible to follow up on own competence like relevant personal certificates, courses, medical license and informing crew department of own training needs

• Chief Mate Unlimited Certificate of Competency
• Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificate (Offshore Unlimited)
• Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties Certificate (SSO Certificate considered an asset)
• STCW MED BS, PSC, AFF
• General Operators Certificate (GMDSS)
• Passenger Safety Management Training
• Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR
• Valid Seafarers Medical
• Valid Canadian Passport
• Certificate of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats would be considered an asset

• Experience in OSV operations including Anchor Handling and Towing is required
• Experience on large AHTS vessels will be considered an asset
• Possess a high commitment to customer service and safe working practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• A high-level knowledge of ISM, ISPS, Transport Canada, and all applicable legislative requirements for operating vessels in Canada
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written
• Capable of discussing issues and topics of importance at every level
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask

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