Job Description
Bosun for Containership (Hiring Office: Shanghai)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Deck
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Shipboard
Type: Container Ship
Gross Tonnage: 9998
Dead Weight: 13300
Built Year: 2023
Flag: MHL
Engine Maker: MAN B&W
Joining Date: 08 September 2026
Key Responsibilities
The Bosun is responsible to the Chief Officer for:
· Assisting in the planning and execution of maintenance and operational work tasks
· Instructing and supervising Able Seamen and Ordinary Seamen in accordance with Company safety policy and quality standards
· Effectively performing assigned tasks in conformance with safe work procedures and in accordance with instructions given by the Supervising Officer
· Ensuring that work such as entry into enclosed spaces, hot work and work aloft is not undertaken without prior approval of the Chief Officer
· Training and supervising all subordinates to effectively perform various work tasks as required
· Maintaining all tools, equipment, stores etc, in good order and monitoring and/or obtaining stock as requested by the Chief Officer
· Ensuring the readiness of the windlasses/winches for immediate use prior to entering confined waters and/or prior to arrival
· Operating the windlass, under the direction of the Officer assigned to the forecastle mooring station, during anchoring or mooring operations
· Anchoring duties as directed by the Chief Officer
· During cargo operations, responsible to the Deck Officers for maintaining a safe deck watch (if required) and ensuring that the vessel remains securely moored.
· Assisting in cargo operations (inc. tank cleaning, sweeping) as required by the Chief Officer and/or Officer on Watch
· Undertaking any other tasks, duties as instructed by the Chief Officer
PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES
The job requires:
· Good team working skills
· Ability to perform all tasks in an orderly, well planned way
· Comfortable following instructions and asking for clarification if necessary
· Good communication skills in particular giving clear guidance to others
