Job Description

Chief Officer for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Application Deadline: 26 May 2026

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Type: Bulk Carrier (Wood Chips vessel)Gross Tonnage: 57541Dead Weight: 71033Built Year: 2023Flag: SGPEngine Maker: MAN B&WJoining Date: 12 August 2026

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Officer is responsible to the Master for:· Acting as the Deck department team leader in an emergency/crisis response situation· Maintaining the upkeep of the hull, deck fixtures, fittings, crew accommodation areas (including toilets, washrooms, galley/mess), forecastles and Bosun's storerooms which must be kept in a clean and tidy condition· Maintaining discipline within the deck department· Administering and controlling of deck stores and equipment including inventory and expenditure control and requisitioning· Maintaining an up to date and accurate record of deck maintenance· Monitoring all situations which may result in environmental pollution incidents and to take appropriate preventative measures· Keeping a safe navigational watch as instructed by the Master· Acting as the ship’s Safety Officer including the promotion of safe working practices and the conducting of regular safety inspections· Ensuring all shipboard safety equipment is maintained and regularly tested· Acting as Ship Security Officer along with the associated duties contained in the Ships Security Plan (note, in some cases the Chief Engineer may be appointed by the Master for this role)· Taking charge of a mooring party· The Chief Officer is to be given the opportunity to understudy the Master whenever such an opportunity arises including on-board ship handling training. Such training to be recorded in ADM30a and reported in their appraisal report.· Any other duties as instructed by the Master· Recording incidents and dangerous occurrences· The promotion of safe working practices including the use of safety equipment and protective clothing throughout the ship· The health and safety of visitors and contractors by laying down written specific procedures to be followed during their period on board
· Responsible for the up keep of the Ship Safety and Training Record Book
· Acting as designated Garbage Management Person along with the associated duties contained in the Ships Garbage management Plan.

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

The job requires:

• Very good leadership skills; in particular the ability to gain respect, to motivate and to set a positive example
• Very good managerial skills; in particular the ability to contribute positively to onboard team spirit that takes account of different National cultures
• Very good planning and organizational skills; in particular the ability to be flexible during changing conditions/situations
• Good communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused at all times, in particular during emergency and/or difficult situations