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Chief Officer – MUV Jobs in Dammam, Saudi Arabia at POSH Fleet Services Pte Ltd

Join our professional maritime operations team as Chief Officer aboard our fleet of vessels. This leadership role is responsible for the safe and efficient management of deck operations, cargo and cargo safety, stability and ballasting, safety management system execution, crew supervision, and support to the Master in overall vessel operations. The Chief Officer will report to the Master, coordinate with technical and shore-based teams, and ensure compliance with international conventions and company policies.

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Responsibilities for Chief Officer – deck operations, cargo, safety

  • The role of the Chief Officer is to manage the Deck Department and to assist the Master in the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.

  • In the event of the Master becoming incapacitated, the Chief Officer shall assume the role of the Master.

  • Should there is no standalone Safety Officer, the Chief Officer shall assume the role of shipboard Safety Officer.

  • The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, deck department maintenance, stability and ballast operations, maintenance of all lifting appliances and the handling and stowage of dangerous cargo including the hazardous materials/ COSHH database and management system.

  • Review with client representative new working locations, for gangway connections and lift plans according with IMCA guidelines.

  • Ensure IMCA guidelines are followed for Dynamic Positioning Operation, where applicable.

  • During anchor handling the Chief Officer is responsible for the planning and organization of the deck crew and of anchor handling equipment.

  • Their responsibilities also include the planning of working hours for the deck crew and to monitor that rest hour requirements are complied with.

  • Being responsible for the supervision, training, and evaluation of deck personnel. This includes maintaining and administering discipline to deck personnel.

  • During their watch (Navigation/Deck), they are responsible for the safety and integrity of the vessel and that relevant procedure for the loading and unloading of attending vessels and helicopters are followed by the appointed personnel.

  • They are to ensure that all work on deck is carried out in a safe and efficient manner. This includes responsibility for all entry work in accordance with the Permit to Work System.

  • The responsibilities also include reporting as required by Integrated Management System.

  • The Chief Officer acts as Stability Section Leader. Ballasting and de-ballasting to and from transit draught are normally carried out by Chief Officer.

  • Being responsible for all aspects of the ship’s fire, safety, security and emergency equipment (LSA / FFA). This is to include regular maintenance and training of ship personnel in the use and deployment of all fire, safety, security and emergency equipment.

  • Being responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established safety standards and work practices.

  • Being responsible for the inventory, requisition, and upkeep of all deck stores according to the vessel’s budget.

  • Through consultation with the Chief Engineer, ensuring that all enclosed / confined spaces, restricted areas (as per SSP), tank air vents and filling pipes throughout the vessel are clearly marked and identified.

  • Responsible to the Master for the overall cleanliness and good condition of the vessel’s accommodation.

  • Maintaining logbooks, sounding books, cargo space records, lifting equipment (including cargo gear) records, and towing equipment records accurately.

  • Ensuring that the Garbage Management Plan is fully complied with, and the garbage record book is fully maintained complete with waste disposal receipts.

  • Ensuring that all pollution prevention measures are in place and spill response equipment is maintained.

  • Ensuring the proper training and conducting of drills and exercises are carried out and officially documented as per SOLAS, ISM Code and ISPS Code requirements and in reference to the Company’s Drill and Training Matrix.

  • The sounding of tanks, cofferdams and bilges throughout the vessel at least once per day and the upkeep of the Sounding Records.

  • Maintain and monitor the watertight/weather tight integrity of the vessel.

  • If there are more than 2 qualified junior watch keeping officers on board, and the vessel is on sea voyages of 7 or more days, the Chief Officer is required to keep at least 1 navigational watch of 4 hours per week at Master’s discretion.

  • The Chief Officer acts as second in command in all fire-fighting matters and may be required to act as Team Leader of an emergency team.

  • During their watch, they are in charge of all Work carried out by the Deck department under the Permit to Work System and may be required to act as permit co-coordinator.

  • The Chief Officer’s duties in emergency situations are laid down in the vessel’s Emergency Response Manual and/or stated on the Muster List.

  • They are to carry out any lawful command as requested by Master.

  • The Chief Officer shall co-operate closely with all other…

Title: Chief Officer – MUV

Company: POSH Fleet Services Pte Ltd

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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