Job Description

Reporting structure

Job Summary and Purpose

The Third Officer understudies and assists the Second Officer. He must keep a navigational watch.

During cargo operations, he will assist with cargo operations, stability, ballast operations, moorings and ship security during the period of his watch.

Accountabilities

• He is responsible for the safety of all personnel working for him.
• He is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all deck portable firefighting equipment and lifesaving appliances.
• He is responsible to the Master for the completion of records of on -board training.
• Where required shall act as nominated officer for the GMDSS station with responsibility for associated tests and records.
• He is responsible for the upkeep of the Recreational and Technical library.

The Third Officer must carry out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master.

A Junior Officer is an ex-cadet recently qualified as a Third Officer who may complete a probationary contract prior to full unsupervised OOW duties.

Accountabilities - 2

Accountabilities - 3

Competencies

Bridge Teamwork

Cargo Planning

Chart Corrections

Communications with other nationalities

Diversity Awareness

Emergency procedures

Experience in environmental protection and use of anti-pollution equipment.

Experience of managing crew members

Experience of transiting high density traffic areas

Experience with multinational crews

Experience with Products Crude and LNG Cargo

Experience with role of Shipboard Safety Officer

Experience with Tankers of all sizes

GMDSS Operation

Hazards associated with cargoes.

IT experience

Maintenance of bridge equipment

Maintenance of LSA and FFA equipment.

Nautical Publications

Newbuilds

Operational experience of various types of lifeboat

Other types of ship’s

Passage Planning, Rule of the Road

Personal safety, Ship safety & protection of the environment.

Preparations prior to commencement of Operations

Previous Oil major experience

PSC, SIRE, ISM, ISPS and other industry inspections.

PTW systems, ISM requirements, Risk assessment

Refit Experience

Role of the Master

SMS management and implementation, PPE requirements

Support of Chief Officer

Teamwork

Written and spoken English to high standard.

Education

Class 3

Key Result Areas

Interactions and Working Relations

Financial Authorities

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills