Job Description

Ordinary Seaman for Containership (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

Key Responsibilities

The Ordinary Seaman is responsible to the Bosun/Supervising Officer for:

· Performing lookout/helmsman duties on bridge watches

· Carrying out maintenance work and other operational tasks as required

· Assisting in mooring operations as required

· Adopting safe working practices

· Performing Safety & Security rounds as instructed by the Bosun/Supervising Officer

· Responsible to the Deck Officers for maintaining a safe deck watch and ensuring 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 Bosun/supervising Officer

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

The job requires:

· Good team working skills

· Ability to perform all tasks in an orderly way

· Comfortable following instructions and willing to ask for clarification if necessary