Third Officer

Additional Information

Basic Qualifications

• Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch unlimited license or higher
• Experience as Junior Watch Keeper preferably on medium to large cruise vessels
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English
• Enthusiasm about guiding other team members
• Flexibility and a cool head in dynamic, ever-evolving environments

Responsibilities

• Assist on the Navigation Bridge Watch.
• Oversee the corrections and update of all publications in the Radio Station and radio signals publications on the Bridge.
• Test the GMDSS communication equipment and properly log results in the Radio Logbook and the preventive maintenance system.
• Verify the safety management system updates for applicable deck department items.
• Oversee flags inventory and requisition.
• Assist the Chief Officer Safety with day-to-day operation and maintenance of LSA and FFE as well as other projects assigned by the Chief Officer or the Staff Captain.
• Maintain and upkeep of ship’s certificates and documents under Staff Captain’s guidance.
• Provide professional and social guidance to subordinates by exemplary personal behavior.
• Carry out Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan and sending out distress signals under the Master’s orders.
• Uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under your control.